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Jul 14, 2008 | 09:49 AM

sledhead140

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progressive shocks

hey guys, just orderd the 422's for my night train. has anyone installed them by themself? difficult? if a bike lift is needed i'll have to take it to the stealer.

Jul 14, 2008 | 10:11 AM

XARAN

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RE: progressive shocks

Very easy to do yourself.
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Heres a link to some ino
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www.fatbillscustoms.com

Jul 14, 2008 | 11:44 AM

tmitchellof PG

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RE: progressive shocks

The hardest part will probably be loosen the nuts that have been loctited.
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Jul 14, 2008 | 11:50 AM

rockerhead

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RE: progressive shocks

Try a heat gun on the nuts first, it will be a lot easier.

Jul 14, 2008 | 01:10 PM

sledhead140

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RE: progressive shocks

will i need a lift to do the install?

Jul 14, 2008 | 01:23 PM

Tin Gizel

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RE: progressive shocks

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will i need a lift to do the install?

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Without a lift, once you remove the bolts the rear end will bottom out.&nbsp\\; I'm sure there's a way you could do it without a lift, but it'd be a helluva lot easier with it.
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Plus, with the money you save not going to the stealer, you'd own the lift.

Jul 15, 2008 | 06:40 AM

aviscomi

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RE: progressive shocks

I installed the 422s on my Train about 3 weeks ago and I used a Bike lift and floor jack. Lifting the bike gives you a bit more room to turn your wrench.