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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 11:02 AM
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If the top of the shock hits the fender could I put a spacer in there to bring the shock out without a problem....
 
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 11:42 AM
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a set should have been provided for you.contact progressive if you didnt receive one.
 
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You really want the shock to be perfectly vertical, not angled from top to bottom or it will affect how well it works. You can use a spacer as long as it keeps the shock straight up and down.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 12:32 PM
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Ditto.. if you received the right parts you should have been good to go. The only problem I had on my fxd was getting the rubber grommets inside the shock ends.

The 970's are awesome!
 
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please let me know what came in your kit and we will help you out.
 
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