Progressive shocks
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From: rockford
Progressive shocks
I just bought a set of 412 series shocks for my 97 Sportster. It says in the instructions to check clearance on the lower end of the shock to the belt drive. It says if there isnt enough clearance to remove lower cover. Looking at the shocks it appears I need a tool from Progessive to do this, to compress the springs. Anyone done it with out this tool or should I just order it up and be done with it?
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Are you sure they're referring to the shock (cover)? I believe they mean to remove the lower belt cover...call them to verify, but there shouldn't be any removable cover on the shock...from what I see.
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Yes they came with a spacer and it has an offset eye for the lower mounting point. I found instructions and yes it says remove lower chrome cover, http://www.progressivesuspension.com...rings/3080.pdf ,
I havent mounted them yet, its -3 below here just making sure I have the correct tools when I do
I havent mounted them yet, its -3 below here just making sure I have the correct tools when I do
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It also refers to an offset lower eye, which may help you install them so nothing rubs. The offset probably avoids the need for including separate spacers, which we referred to previously.
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I replaced my lower ones (& springs) due to some rub marks.
The OP won't have to remove his for installation.
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Ok did a mockup on shocks with covers, too close for me. So descision to take off lower covers. No shock tool so got creative, and used two long clamps to pull down top shock cover and remove the retainer. Once I got the hang of it no issues on both shocks. Took lower cover off recompressed spring put the lock back into place done.
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Ok did a mockup on shocks with covers, too close for me. So descision to take off lower covers. No shock tool so got creative, and used two long clamps to pull down top shock cover and remove the retainer. Once I got the hang of it no issues on both shocks. Took lower cover off recompressed spring put the lock back into place done.
