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Old Jul 26, 2014 | 06:20 AM
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I'm lowering the back of my BO this weekend but not sure what kits are available for lowering the front? Does progressive make a kit? what has everyone else used?
 
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Originally Posted by BlueGhost1963
I'm lowering the back of my BO this weekend but not sure what kits are available for lowering the front? Does progressive make a kit? what has everyone else used?
Cheapest is made by Dead Creak Cycles($80)

1)DCC-MU-HD-2096 No Shock Removal - Ultimate Easy Softail Lowering Kit, Includes 1.5" and 2" Complete Kit

Mid Range($400-$500)

2)Progressive 422's (422-4037C)

Expensive but the Best

3)Shotgun Shock
 
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Originally Posted by Hunter5179
Cheapest is made by Dead Creak Cycles($80)

1)DCC-MU-HD-2096 No Shock Removal - Ultimate Easy Softail Lowering Kit, Includes 1.5" and 2" Complete Kit

Mid Range($400-$500)

2)Progressive 422's (422-4037C)

Expensive but the Best

3)Shotgun Shock
Might want to read that question again there Hunter.

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I'm lowering the back of my BO this weekend but not sure what kits are available for lowering the front? Does progressive make a kit? what has everyone else used?
 
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Old Jul 26, 2014 | 09:18 AM
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Might want to read that question again there Hunter.
Lol. You are correct on that 24v...I'm still sleeping.
 
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chuckles, already have the kit for the rear, was looking for the front....
 
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Old Jul 26, 2014 | 10:09 AM
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who makes a 2 by 2 exhaust with the cross over chamber? or is it better to go to a 2 to 1? I want to keep the low end but also raise the heartbeat.
 
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Vance and Hines Big Shots have a cross over. I really like my 2 into 1 Big Radius, but everyone has them.
 
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will I need to retune after I put either on?
 
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Need is a funny word. Many will tel you that you do not need to reprogram until you do filter and exhaust. The factory map is pretty lean to start, so in my opinion, you should recalibrate when making any breathing change from stock.
 
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Need is a funny word. Many will tel you that you do not need to reprogram until you do filter and exhaust. The factory map is pretty lean to start, so in my opinion, you should recalibrate when making any breathing change from stock.

so that is a yes? not changing the breather just the exhaust.
 
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