Progressive 422's Install
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Progressive 422's Install
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I found one of my stock shocks on my 2000STC caked with dried fluid, the other was clean. Decided shocks may need replacement.
My question to the experts.......having only ever replaced shocks and fork springs on the Sporty, I have no experience replacing Softail shocks. I have a HD rolling jack with tie down points as well as a scissor jack. Can this upgrade be safely accomplished with the lifting capabilities I have. Service Manual says "suitable lift"
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I found one of my stock shocks on my 2000STC caked with dried fluid, the other was clean. Decided shocks may need replacement.
My question to the experts.......having only ever replaced shocks and fork springs on the Sporty, I have no experience replacing Softail shocks. I have a HD rolling jack with tie down points as well as a scissor jack. Can this upgrade be safely accomplished with the lifting capabilities I have. Service Manual says "suitable lift"
The Progressives are on their way!
Last edited by Wagondog; Dec 23, 2022 at 01:50 PM.
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Thanks for your reply
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Hopefully my Indy that did my cam chest allows me to borrow his Snap-On adapter. If not I have to torque it the way we did it in the 60's.....short 3/4" box wrench and dead blow hammer with threadlock. Not the best but gets it done.
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You dont need to takeoff the rear tire and as far as torque is concerned just snug them down and then after a few miles of riding double check to make sure they are still snug.
Even though I didnt have a problem getting the nuts to break loose I have read where others have had issues so my recommendation is to go in the day before youre going to do the shock swap and spray everything down with WD-40 or some other form of lubricant.
This is an easy job that you likely will not have any issues with as long as you have basic mechanical skills.
Lastly dont get discouraged if you dont get immediate results as far as shock improvement over OEM.
It takes a little tweaking to fine-tune the shocks to your liking.
Also I found my 422 RAPs to actually perform better after a couple thousand miles on them so I believe there is a break in period.
Even though I didnt have a problem getting the nuts to break loose I have read where others have had issues so my recommendation is to go in the day before youre going to do the shock swap and spray everything down with WD-40 or some other form of lubricant.
This is an easy job that you likely will not have any issues with as long as you have basic mechanical skills.
Lastly dont get discouraged if you dont get immediate results as far as shock improvement over OEM.
It takes a little tweaking to fine-tune the shocks to your liking.
Also I found my 422 RAPs to actually perform better after a couple thousand miles on them so I believe there is a break in period.
Last edited by Bluraven; Dec 24, 2022 at 06:48 AM.
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Thanks Bluraven
The more posts I read the easier the shock upgrade is becoming. My skills allowed me to do wheel removal, brake pads and bleeding, floating rotor install and a bunch of other stuff.
As far as being equal to OEM, my reasoning for upgrading is that I saw the one shock leaking. Good time for new 422's. Not sure I will feel the difference in suspensions, we shall see.
I have always believed that when you stop moving the body surrenders. Been moving 75 years and plan on keeping it that way. My Softail is therapy to keep me going.
The more posts I read the easier the shock upgrade is becoming. My skills allowed me to do wheel removal, brake pads and bleeding, floating rotor install and a bunch of other stuff.
As far as being equal to OEM, my reasoning for upgrading is that I saw the one shock leaking. Good time for new 422's. Not sure I will feel the difference in suspensions, we shall see.
I have always believed that when you stop moving the body surrenders. Been moving 75 years and plan on keeping it that way. My Softail is therapy to keep me going.
