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Apr 20, 2010 | 08:46 PM

murf1

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Shock Question

Looking to replace shocks on a 86 softail custom, I'm getting varying info, some applications show 84-88 models are the same and 89-99 the same, Then others show 84-99 all the same, anyone know what the break in years really is, and what is the difference, the 89 and up look the same as my 86.

Apr 21, 2010 | 05:23 PM

murf1

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should have included that I am looking at adjustable shocks to lower the bike.

May 7, 2010 | 03:48 PM

brinsr

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Did you ever get this figured out? Is it possible to take a 2000 & up and just change the ends? Can it be done?

Aug 31, 2010 | 10:06 PM

luther

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There is a difference in the 84-88 shocks. The body is shorter and diameter is smaller. Some companys still make that version, and there is also a narrow body adjustable that will fit 84-99. I think it's O. D. is 2". Don't think I'd buy them.