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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by JAT
I think the 416's are air shocks.
Then price may be the biggest factor. Don't know how the ride would compare between 416s and RK take-offs. The cost difference is pretty significant.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by WhiskeySierra
Then price may be the biggest factor. Don't know how the ride would compare between 416s and RK take-offs. The cost difference is pretty significant.
Yep, that's what I am thinking too. I am pretty new to this and want to make sure I'm not missing something.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 09:08 AM
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I just bid and won some take offs on ebay for $57.00 shipped.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 06:20 PM
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swapped my progressive 440s to Road king shocks today.Wow, so much better.Thanks for all the help guys. Now to sort out the front end. Anyone tell me what springs I would use to improve the front forks to stop them compressing as much as they do as stock?
 
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