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Old Sep 14, 2022 | 05:59 AM
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I think, now a days…with all the quality aftermarket shocks out there vs. OEM…WHERE you ride is a much bigger component of this.
Metro Detroit, I would argue, worst in the country. I’m sure there are worse out there…but, they’re pretty bad.
The motor city has motor shitty roads. So bad, the current hag in the governor’s office ran on “fix the damn roads” on her ticket…. And of course, has done little in that dept.

Minor dips and bumps compared to frost heaves/freeze joints, pot holes…assemblies of cold patch, etc., are just different, period.
there are several really good companies out there, I’ve tried a few of them. ALL offered much improved ride and tracking over stock…both old school air shocks and current premium by HD lineup.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2022 | 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Rounders
I suppose this is the same with many things in life, until you try something better.
Ya dont know what ya dont know......
 
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