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Old Sep 4, 2017 | 06:20 AM
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Anybody here used the kit from softailloweringkit.com?

Trying to get a lower seating position on a 2008 Harley Fatboy.
 
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there's lots of threads on those an they get good reviews...there's videos on YouTube showing the installation...I only want to lower mine about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch...that would require the new adj studs to replace the non adj ones in the stock shocks...install looks like a pain in the @$$.

the one you showed the link to are easy to install since the shocks don't have to be removed.
 
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Originally Posted by langwilliams
there's lots of threads on those an they get good reviews...there's videos on YouTube showing the installation...I only want to lower mine about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch...that would require the new adj studs to replace the non adj ones in the stock shocks...install looks like a pain in the @$$.

the one you showed the link to are easy to install since the shocks don't have to be removed.
Will 1/2 to 3/4 inch make that much difference? I was wondering if 2" would be enough for me. Will 2 inches make much difference? I'm trying to get a lower seating position to feel more in the bike.
 
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Old Sep 4, 2017 | 07:15 PM
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I've used em....easy peasy. I did the 1.5"and like the stance. Might toss the 2" on now that I have upswept pipes and won't drag at all
 
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I’ve also used it, works fine.
 
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I like the stance of this bike. Would a 2" drop give me a stance like this?
 
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I used this kit to lower my Rocker 1.5", before getting Progressive 422 shocks. The install is super easy!

I actually ended up with (2) kits, and still have the unused kit that I'm selling, and can save you a few bucks! Let me know if your interested...
 
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Originally Posted by Rocker B
I used this kit to lower my Rocker 1.5", before getting Progressive 422 shocks. The install is super easy!

I actually ended up with (2) kits, and still have the unused kit that I'm selling, and can save you a few bucks! Let me know if your interested...
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You got it, just emailed...
 
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Originally Posted by skewzme
I like the stance of this bike. Would a 2" drop give me a stance like this?


Negative, that bike is on air ride. I am running the softail lowering kit, easy install and has held up well. I went 2" and heres the stance
 
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