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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 04:56 PM
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Yesterday I attempted to adjust the preload on my Fatboy shocks when I discovered that the rubber bushings at the end of the shock stems were completely deteriorated. They had turned to a Gummy Goo. WTF? I can only guess that some sort of solvent got onto the rubber and dissolved them. Never seen this before. Luckily I had an old set but I need to purchase new ones.

Question' Does anyone make Polyurethane Shock Bushings specific to softails?
 
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 06:26 PM
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Question' Does anyone make Polyurethane Shock Bushings specific to softails?[/QUOTE]

GOOD QUESTION. I GOOGLED WITHOUT SUCCESS. JP CYCLES HAS A LOWERING KIT FOR $90 THAT CLAIMS TO HAVE "PRO-THANE" BUSHINGS...WHAT EVER THAT IS. I WOULD GO WITH RUBBER. BEST I CAN DO FOR YA!!

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