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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 08:53 PM
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Just ordered my progressive 422 lowering shocks for my 97 softail custom. I can't wait to install! Any tips or tricks when installing ??
 
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 08:59 PM
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Put WD-40, Blaster,or some kind of penetrating oil on them before they are delivered .. Save a little grief loosening the bolts right off the bat ..
 
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 10:10 PM
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Just installed mine last night. Set them to the height you want before you install them. I had mine tightened all the way and then realized I needed to loosen them to get it lowered 2".
 
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 08:18 AM
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Ok will do ... wise guy do you ride 2 up at all .. i usually dont, but all my gals have been bugging me to get them out on the bike. i want to go the full 2 inches down hopefully no problems with bottoming out as other had.
 
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