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Old May 6, 2016 | 07:45 AM
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Hey guys just got my hands on a 2013 street glide. Changing cams out to some 2nd hand woods tw222 that I picked up and I've read that some suggest changing lifters. Not trying to break the bank with $300 woods but the standard s&s ones look reasonable.
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Hey guys just got my hands on a 2013 street glide. Changing cams out to some 2nd hand woods tw222 that I picked up and I've read that some suggest changing lifters. Not trying to break the bank with $300 woods but the standard s&s ones look reasonable.
Any suggestions?
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Definitely change the lifters. 13's had -C lifters made in mexaco and subject to failure. S&S standard are good lifters and should serve you well.
 
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When I did my 103 build I went with the Woods lifters. They were super noisy and then I switched to the S&S ones. I already had the S&S roller rockers, so I thought why not try their lifters. Much quieter than the Woods. So, go with them. I asked the same question on here several years ago and another product with positive comments were the Gaterman lifters.
 
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Which s&s do you suggest? There's 3 kinds. Motor is mostly stock.
 
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S&S standards
 
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S&S std lifters.
We stock them, and the premiums as well.
The std lifter is tougher than most suspect.
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As I recall, I used the premium ones that did not have the travel limiters.
 
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We use the non-limiter lifter here.
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Originally Posted by Hillsidecycle.com
S&S std lifters.
We stock them, and the premiums as well.
The std lifter is tougher than most suspect.
Scott
If I'm using the s&s quickee adjustable rods what is the recommendation for adjustment? I know some say the woods 222 is noisey.
 
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