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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 06:42 AM
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Who makes the the best lowering blocks( strongest most reliable).
 
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 08:19 AM
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LAChoppers, but I don't like lowering blocks. I installed 13.5" Progressive 440's on my bike and thought lowering blocks would be needed. Since they move the pivot point for the shocks to behind the axle they make the ride choppy on small bumps. I took them off and found I didn't need them after all.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Sancheese
Who makes the the best lowering blocks( strongest most reliable).

I run this one, and have for about a year and a half and ~6000 miles. No issues or problems.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-HARLEY-...sories&vxp=mtr
 
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 09:08 AM
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I have those exact ones for sale that HERE posted. You can have for $20 shipped, as long as you're in the 48 Lower..they are rock solid, I didn't even ride with them though, as it didn't work with the look I was going for. PM me if you're interested.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by HERE
I run this one, and have for about a year and a half and ~6000 miles. No issues or problems.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-HARLEY-...sories&vxp=mtr
I just bought that one for the wifes sporty.. I figured for 25 bucks it was worth a try..
 
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 09:20 AM
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It was $25 well spent. I had seen a few instances where the aluminum ones would twist and even crack so I wanted something steel. These have done great so far. I inspected them about a month ago for any signs of wear/stress/cracks. Nothing. They look great.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 11:22 AM
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They should be here in the next couple days.. I'll let yall know when I get them installed..
 
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 01:05 PM
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I have these http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rear-Shock-L...e21605&vxp=mtr.

I bought the kind listed above but with the shocks I had they didn't fit. Read a bunch here on this form that you should get the ones that are one piece billet ones and that that wielded ones can break. I like the set I have now much better. Looks good and I'm not mechanic but one piece has got to be better then multiple wielded pieces.
 
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This is what I have been running on several bikes for years. No problems.

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One peice, CNC machined from 6061 T651 Billet

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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 02:29 PM
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DK, those are identical to the LAChopper lowering blocks I have and don't use.
 
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