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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by jrjones
I have done mine. Wasnt a bad mod just take your time and follow the steps. Also go with some pretty good size zip ties. Didnt at first and had one pop while compressing springs. As for the ride it is a stiffer feeling front end but not to bad. I really look the look it gives though. If you got any question about it just shoot me a PM.

Ok thinks will do. How is the ride on the highway?
 
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 04:50 PM
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I have front and back lowered. I know as long as the road is good things are fine. If you get on a bumpy road it can get a little bad. Also big bumps or if you hit a bridge that is uneven with the road it can be bad. I love it though. I just road last summer from NC to FL and back. Wasnt bad at all. Also if you dont like it you will see it isnt that hard to take the front end apart. So you can also put the old springs back in if you dont like it. Mine are some where in my parts pile in the attic cause I have no intention of putting them back on.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 08:31 PM
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I'd like to do this to my Heritage Springer. I have the rear lowered and it would look good with a little drop in the front. Does it affect the ride much, or does it just bottom out more easily, and ride about the same otherwise? Thanks in advance!
 
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 07:39 AM
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bottoms out and kills the ride. Did it and took it off.Not worth the look if you ride a lot IMHO.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by 97HeritageSpringer
I'd like to do this to my Heritage Springer. I have the rear lowered and it would look good with a little drop in the front. Does it affect the ride much, or does it just bottom out more easily, and ride about the same otherwise? Thanks in advance!
You might want to check out this thread: https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...-rake-kit.html It basically changes the rake, kicking the front end out a little, which lowers the frame and retains the amount of travel.
 
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