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Old 05-20-2008, 10:49 PM
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Default softail rear shock removal

I can't get them out of the frame!
They are unbolted but seem too long.
Rear tire is off for other reasons, swingarm is raised all the way. They are too long to get the front shaft out of the frame all the way to drop them down.

What am I doing wrong? New shocks here tomorrow and I need to figure it out.

Looking for ideas. Cutting them out is one i have already [&:]
 
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Old 05-21-2008, 08:40 PM
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If you lift up on the swingarm you should be able get a few more inchesto slide themout, goodluck!
 
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You have to make sure the shocks are adjusted to the shortest length possible to ease in the removal.
 
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Old 05-25-2008, 11:52 PM
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I got them out, thank you.
They had blown and were stuck at full extension.
Prybar and a heavy rubber mallet got them out.
New ones slipped right in.


 
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