Lowering Bolt Question
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Lowering Bolt Question
So, I need to drop my *** end and I don't have the coin for air or even for the 422s right now. I was thinking about getting a set of the $20 bolts but have seen a couple of the progressive kits for $100.
So, I might be able to swing the $100 if it's a substantial improvement in ride. If not, I'd rather just go with the $20 bolts.
But I stumbled across a discontinued kit for progressives that aren't chrome but are advertised for 2000 - 2006. Now, I thought the rear shocks were the same from 2000+. Am I wrong? Do you think this kit will fit? For $20 I'm inclined to try it unless someone tells me for sure they aint gonna work.
Anyone have any insight?
So, I might be able to swing the $100 if it's a substantial improvement in ride. If not, I'd rather just go with the $20 bolts.
But I stumbled across a discontinued kit for progressives that aren't chrome but are advertised for 2000 - 2006. Now, I thought the rear shocks were the same from 2000+. Am I wrong? Do you think this kit will fit? For $20 I'm inclined to try it unless someone tells me for sure they aint gonna work.
Anyone have any insight?
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If you are going to buy the lowering bolts, just buy the $ 20 ones off of Ebay, they are basically the same thing as the $ 100 bolts from HD. I have 9K miles on the el cheapo ones from Ebay with no problems.
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+1. this is the kit that I used and Im very happy with it.I dont have a press and the tools to disasemble the stock shocks or I might have just used the bolts. the burnout kit doesnt require any shock disasembly and its fully adjustable for the height that you want.
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2000' - later... are the same.
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If you can swing $110, these are same brand I'm running (mine aren't the narrow ones). They're adjustable, and after 1 year+ I've had no complaints.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ULTIM...item3a56988437
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ULTIM...item3a56988437
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These are the progressives I was talking about. Has anyone used these?
I think I read someplace that they have a preload which softens the ride a little versus just extending the shock which, from what I understand, stiffens up the rear end. You can find these on ebay for $100. I just happen to have found a set for $20 (but not chrome - which I don't care about) but it states that they are 2000 - 2006.
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/701-...paign=products
I think I read someplace that they have a preload which softens the ride a little versus just extending the shock which, from what I understand, stiffens up the rear end. You can find these on ebay for $100. I just happen to have found a set for $20 (but not chrome - which I don't care about) but it states that they are 2000 - 2006.
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/701-...paign=products
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If you can swing $110, these are same brand I'm running (mine aren't the narrow ones). They're adjustable, and after 1 year+ I've had no complaints.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ULTIM...item3a56988437
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ULTIM...item3a56988437
Thanks, ElSupremo. I'll deffinately keep those in mind. Have you done any two up riding with those or just solo?
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I've only done solo, but they should work just as well for 2-up. You can raise or lower with them, and adjust preload for solo or w/passenger.