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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 11:42 PM
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Last night I attempted to install my new progressive 412 11". I got the right one on no problem. However the left side (sprocket) is being a pain. I got the top on but can't get the bottom to line up. I am going about this the hard way though. No lift and doing it by myself.
So can someone please help me out. I need to get the bike up about an inch or an inch and a half just to get the bottom bolt through. Would adjusting the other installed shock up to highest setting work or am I going to have to do something more drastic?
Thanks in advance.

FWIW, I posted in the suspension section but looking for a quick answer. Wanting to finish even though the Iowa weather blows.
 
Old Mar 2, 2008 | 01:31 AM
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Your gonna need another set of hands... [sm=smiley32.gif]
 
Old Mar 2, 2008 | 03:40 AM
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Yep another pair of hands, just get them to lift the rear of the bike n pop it in. ( the shock )
 
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Thats what I was afraid of. I wanted my wifes help but she and the kids have the flu. Thats super.
 
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