OK, looks like there is a lot of us interested in the "cheap" lowering studs for the rearend of our bikes. I am going this way until I can afford the air ride or new shocks. Is there anyone out there that can steer all of us straight on this topic?

I would like to know "how to install them"(they pressed on or threaded on), "how to set the pre-load afterwards" and any problems to look for after installed?

 

I've done this. It's very simple as long as you have something to press the shock and take the pressure off the circlip that holds it together. I used an old hand operated press. It's hard to explain exactly, but once you pick the clip out using a flat blade screwdriver and release the pressure, it's a piece of cake to put on the longer stud and re-assemble the shock can. The stud is threaded into the shock plate that is retained by the clip. You can't take the stud off without the shock being disassembled in this manner.
As far as the pre-load afterward, it's done the same way as stock with a spanner wrench.
Like I said, this is really easy to do as long as you have something to press with.
Good luck.

 

done the very same thing a couple of times and if you can get it pressed in to release the clip its actually a pretty easy mod...need to have the bike in the air

 

Here's what they look like installed,(sorry about the picture quality) The only problem I get is some bottoming out when I hit a bump. They are adjustable I just rather have it slammed

 

here's the site...it'll be the third selection to the right when you open the site..part# 30-5048C
http://www.progressivesuspension.com...ies/index.html

 

Nice looking ride