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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 04:46 PM
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im looking to lower my rocker 2" but im tossed between buying a 422 progressive shock or just buying the lowering bolt for my existing shock, the price difference is about 400$, but my question is there a noticeable difference in feeling and drive?

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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 04:51 PM
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Yes, big difference! Besides, I think the bolt(s) can only lower 1". If you don't have an issue spending $400 then get the 422s.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 09:17 AM
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thx i guess its the the 422s
 
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 09:32 AM
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had them both, the both will lower the same amount, huge difference in ride, get the 422's
 
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 10:30 AM
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Night & Day difference. 422's Rock
 
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 11:01 AM
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Do a search on EBay for the 422. I got mine for $350 and at times they are on there cheaper still.

I had the Harley lowering bolts and the ride sucked...Like the 422 a lot better. This is on an 08 Fatty.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 11:30 AM
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Here are some on ebay for 349.95 - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=370080466998
 
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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Ditto on the e-bay search......... $350 here also.
 
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I was just going to ask the same question, I am going for the 422's do like the low look
 
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 11:34 PM
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I went with the 422 on my 04 Fatboy. Love the look and boy is it low. Could have went 2 inches but I stopped at 1 1/2. Still have to play with the preload on mine but I love them so far.
 
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