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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 10:15 AM
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has anyone used the lowering shocks from hd? they say that the shocks lower the seat height 3/4 of an inch. does that mean the entire back end will go 3/4 too? if anyone has pics of them installed thatd be great[sm=biker.gif]
 
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 02:45 PM
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I have a set of Deluxe shocks on my Heritage.&nbsp\\; Same thing just not chromed.&nbsp\\; My&nbsp\\; stealer had a set of brand new take offs...
 
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 02:51 PM
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 03:32 PM
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Yes it will lower the rear of the bike 3/4.
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Unlesss you are getting a great deal, look at just buying a lowering kit (Burn Out Cycles, Arlen Ness ect) and installing it on your stock shocks, you will have the same ride but with a greated amount of adjustability. Adjust from stock to 2" lower.
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Better yet is replace the shocks with a better quality shock from Progressive ect.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 12:52 PM
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are the shocks for a deluxe lower than the other softail shocks stock?
 
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 02:07 PM
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I just replace my rear shocks which had the HD lowering kit installed with a set of 422's\\; I have the orignals w/kit listed on ebay. But if another member is interested in them I will cancel the auction.
 
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