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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 10:57 AM
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Default Rear Shocks ?

Does anbody know if the stock rocker shocks sit lower than stock fatboy shocks? If so any idea how much lower?
 
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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 11:20 AM
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They both have 5.1" ground clearance, if that helps.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 11:43 AM
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I actually was wondering if they are the same shocks used on a deluxe. I know the deluxe shocks are shorter than other softail shocks. I found a pair of take offs from an 09 rocker cheap I thought it would be a good option to try to lower my bike some, then if I don't like them take them off and put my stock ones back on. But I'm not sure if they are the same ones as on a deluxe.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by jed1069
I actually was wondering if they are the same shocks used on a deluxe. I know the deluxe shocks are shorter than other softail shocks. I found a pair of take offs from an 09 rocker cheap I thought it would be a good option to try to lower my bike some, then if I don't like them take them off and put my stock ones back on. But I'm not sure if they are the same ones as on a deluxe.
Actually the Deluxe shocks or the HD Low Profile Shocks are about 1" longer . On a Softail longer shocks mean lower bike.

I think the Rocker Shocks are standard lenght .

If you want to lower it cheap just use the bolts
 
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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 12:48 PM
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This might suggest that the Rocker shocks aren't compatible:
ProfileŽ Low Rear Suspension - Black

"Fits '00-later SoftailŽ models (except FXSTD and FXCW/C). Does not lower '05-later FLSTN, FLSTSB, FLSTFB, FLSTSE, '07 FXSTD, and FXSTSSE/2/3 models."
Although many things that say "(except FXCW/C)" really do fit fine, such as footpegs.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 01:40 PM
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Thanks for the info. By the way Xaran I meant longer just had one of those brain fart moments
 
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