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Old May 9, 2013 | 05:51 AM
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For the fronts, I ordered and put in progressive springs...HUGE POSITIVE DIFF., no sag, better ride by far! In the rear I put in progressive 442s and lowered it 1.5 inches....MUCH better!!!! I would do shocks, not lowering bolts in the back...you will be a happy boy...Good luck. Front springs were 75 bucks and the rears 380 bucks at dennis kirk. 1 hour to install fronts, 2 hours for rear...plus beer.
 
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Progressive gas monotubes up front, Shotgun shock on the back. It's the only way to go for the "cool look", ride, comfort, performance and safety.
 
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Thanks guys. It sounds like I got what I need.
 
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I have since dropped the front 2" and put an 80 spoke 21" wheel with no clearance problems and no scraping yet!
 
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