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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 08:21 PM
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Just ordered the progressive droP in kit for my front end. Question is do I have to lower my rear at all? My bike has a 21" front. And stock rear shocks I believe are 12". I have the customs bags so I dont think I could drop the rear even if I wanted to... Any help ???? Btw bike is 08 fxdl
 
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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 08:53 PM
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you do not NEED to lower the rear. do you plan to lower the front at all?
 
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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 08:57 PM
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If I don't have to I don't want to I have a mold in my bags if my shock ... I mean I'd like to but I do t think I can... How much can I lower the front w/o doin the rear.lookin at the bike now stock it looks level
 
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personally I would leave it level, down the road if you want it lower you can always slip the tubes in the trees
 
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