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Old Apr 7, 2015 | 12:03 PM
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Looking for help here. My brother has a bad back and an 86 heritage. I'm looking to see if I can help him out and get some info on shocks for his ride. I've searched on here and the Shotgun seems to be a popular way to go, however I haven't seen anything for an 86.

Any suggestions or comments to help out would be greatly appreciated!

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Old Apr 7, 2015 | 12:10 PM
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yeh that's a tough one- You try calling Shotgun to see if they have an application for the 86? I'm sure Works makes a set of shocks and they do ride better than OE, but if you want an air suspension then it's either Shotgun or Legend.
 
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Also consider a better supportive seat with gel foam and integrated driver back rest, and not as much forward reach to the bars. That can be a big help to a bad back.
 
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ok thanks
 
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They list 89-99 . Call to see if there's a chance it might work. They are good people that stand behind their stuff.
 
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Shot Gun can do them for a 87, and I think a 86 is the same.
Here are a few others.
http://tedtine.com/performance-produ...AIL-99-LC.html
http://www.worksperformance.com/html/softail.html

http://www.platinumairsuspension.com...idehd-evo.html
http://www.airbagit.com/v/vspfiles/p...iker_PAGE.html


http://www.airfxairride.com/vtrear.html


Might be worth looking into.
 
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Awesome thanks!

Looks like there are a few choices.
 
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Works has them for 84 to 99, pricey but might be a consideration and They make a few different spring rates also.
 
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