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Old Feb 6, 2017 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Back-n-Black
Installed the Dead Creek 2" drop collars on saturday, Easy and still rides great.


Looks good man
 
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Old May 31, 2017 | 07:02 PM
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Just ordered this kit from Dead Creek Cycles as the first completed part order for my upcoming build adventure!
 
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Old May 31, 2017 | 08:18 PM
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back again--- check your PMs
 
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Old Jun 13, 2017 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by CubeDweller
Just ordered this kit from Dead Creek Cycles as the first completed part order for my upcoming build adventure!
How was the install? If it is not too much trouble, could you upload a picture of the directions? I couldn't find them online. I'm curious.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2017 | 02:33 PM
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I just did the dead creek cycles rear kit as well. Install was a snap. I was taking my time and organizing some tools as I was installing the kit. Took less than an hour. Honestly, its a 30 minute job but like I said, was more piddling around then working. Just do a youtube search for softail lowering kit. There is a video that shows a woman installing the kit. Shows step by step. Very clean, very easy. It rides different, still good, just a bit more stiffer.

I also did the progressive drop ins in the front. Here is the after pic:

 
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Old Jun 13, 2017 | 04:37 PM
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I've had my shock collars installed for 5 years or so. Love them and the price is right.

https://www.softailloweringkit.com/


The SS is nice...but i could never see spending that kind of coin. I don't have anywhere to hide a pump on my bike anyway.

 
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Old Jun 14, 2017 | 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by teebeejek
How was the install? If it is not too much trouble, could you upload a picture of the directions? I couldn't find them online. I'm curious.
I haven't installed it yet--and honestly haven't even opened the box yet. I have a laundry list of mods that I am doing and am trying to collect all of the parts before I get started. As was mentioned, there are some good installation videos online but I will try to post some pictures of the instructions once I crack open the box.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2017 | 09:04 PM
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I wish they made those collars in 1", not sure if I want to go 1.5" lower...my condo curb catches me sometimes at stock height.
 
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Lowered front w/Progressive Monotubes and rear w/422's w/RAP. I am very happy with mine. Tried to download some pics but it stops at 99% and wont fully load pics :/
 
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Old Jun 14, 2017 | 11:30 PM
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I lowered mine an inch in the front with progressive and 2 inch in the rear with Arlen ness
 
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