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Old May 10, 2013 | 02:28 PM
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I have a 2004 Fatboy looking to put air ride on it I found a set up from 99 and older just wondering if I can make this fit my bike and if not what exactly is different in the shocks thanks
 
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Old May 10, 2013 | 04:32 PM
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Hit up JD at Shotgun shocks. He can answer all your questions
 
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Old May 10, 2013 | 06:11 PM
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^^ http://www.shotgunshock.com/



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Old May 10, 2013 | 07:43 PM
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Air ride = Shotgun Shocks.
 
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Old May 10, 2013 | 08:09 PM
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The attachment points on both ends of the 99 and earlier have eyes on both ends with bolts that go through them where the later ones have a straight bolt on one end that goes through a hole In the frame with a couple of rubber bushings. I know this is probably as clear as mud, but I do not think you can make the earlier ones fit on the newer ones.
 
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Old May 10, 2013 | 08:37 PM
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Ya, what jim said. it won't fit.
 
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