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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 11:22 AM
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I would like to lower only the front end of my 05 fatboy. I like the way the rear sits. The front end kits at the dealer state,they must be used with a rear lowering kit or you will see handling problems. Has anyone lowered just the front end and if so what are your thoughts?

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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 01:50 PM
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anybody out there.
 
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If you lower the front I would imagine that your cornering clearance will decrease, but not as much as it would if you lower both front and back. I keep mine stock height as I don't care too much how it loks sitting there...IMO...
 
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