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Old May 12, 2014 | 02:36 PM
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Hey all I am looking at lowering the *** of my 97 wide glide a bit. There are currently progressive shocks on there they look older not sure what model but they are stock height. I like the looks of the 11.5" harley fox shocks and the price but dont want to sacrifice too much ride quality and 2 up capability. Unfortunately progressive only makes the expensive model of shocks in 11.5 and I just cant afford that. So my options are get the harley low profile shocks or get 12" progressive 412s. Just dont know if that 1/2 inch drop will lower it as much as I want. Any input from harley low pro owners?
 
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Old May 12, 2014 | 05:57 PM
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I went with a set of stock Fatbob covered shock, picked up a set on the forum used for 100.00, they are 12inch and I love the ride, much better than stock dyna shocks, also HD sell these as there premium lowering shock for 500.00 where I live
 
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Old May 12, 2014 | 06:18 PM
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Any idea if the fatbob shocks will fit on older dynas? I have a 97
 
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Just had an idea. Since I already have progressive shocks will lowering blocks (1") affect my ride quality that much? This is a much cheaper solution
 
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Old May 13, 2014 | 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Brandonml
Any idea if the fatbob shocks will fit on older dynas? I have a 97
The fatbob shocks I got were from a 2010, my bike is a 2002 and zero issues installing,should fit your 97 no problem as for lowering blocks what I found it changed the angle of the shock too much and I had to increase preload otherwise it was too soft
 
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