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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 07:28 PM
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Have a 2010 fat boy. I want to drop the back end. I know progressive shocks are the way to go but I need some extra squid to go that route. I see there are kits and not sure if that is the was to go or not. Looking for a 2" drop max. Anyone do the kits before? Any plus/minus to the kit over a progressive set?
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 10:13 PM
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I ran a 1" drop on mine for a year and had no issues at all with the ride. When i swapped rear fenders i went to a 2" drop with the cheap stud kits. It rode like a brick, needless to say i have found some extra cash to put the platinum air ride on.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 03:38 AM
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I used Harley's 'profile' lowered shocks....been very happy with the looks and ride for a couple of years now.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 03:50 AM
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Originally Posted by coronerrpm
Have a 2010 fat boy. I want to drop the back end. I know progressive shocks are the way to go but I need some extra squid to go that route. I see there are kits and not sure if that is the was to go or not. Looking for a 2" drop max. Anyone do the kits before? Any plus/minus to the kit over a progressive set?
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I've fitted fournales air shocks, they can be lowered once run in and they never bottom out. I have them only slightly lower than normal but they can drop a lot further. You can get them with a built in air compressor that can change the ride height with a switch. Only catch is the price - about $1500

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/bertozz...n/photostream/
 
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go with the lowering bolts that way you can adjust the height to what you want and they are cheap , have a look on ebay for them
 
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I have the Progressive 422's and like them pretty good. Running about a 1.5" to 2" drop.
 
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I have a set of lowering bolts give me 20$and I'll ship them to your house
 
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WAHOG - What did those shocks cost and where did you get them?
 
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I have used Progressive, great product.
 
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