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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by low_wgn
i am missing the spacers...i have one of them but not the other. i am going to contact progressive and if they wont send them to me i will just make some. thanks for the help
I've purchased and installed a couple of sets of Progressive shocks. You do have to pay attention to the offset on the lower shock mount, but the shock sets I got from Progressive, all came with a plastic bag containing an assortment of different size spacers.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 05:18 AM
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Hi all,

I just had a question regarding the progressives. I've recently received mine which I had ordered from Ebay and had been used for about 6 months.

I expected them to be in better shape. They have a few surface scratches here and there. I just wanted to ask if it would be a good idea to paint them? Or what is the best solution to get them looking brand new again?

Sorry to move away from the thread topic.

Thanks!
 
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by cHarley
I've purchased and installed a couple of sets of Progressive shocks. You do have to pay attention to the offset on the lower shock mount, but the shock sets I got from Progressive, all came with a plastic bag containing an assortment of different size spacers.
+1 What cHarley said, just play around with the spacers, you will get it. Ride Safe.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 09:04 PM
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thanks again, i should be getting the spacers from progressive this week. I contacted them and they are sending them to me free of charge. I just didnt tell them that i bought these used.
 
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