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Sep 27, 2019 | 12:38 PM

Bob Whirl

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Short shocks

Any idea whether the 11" shocks that they say fit the 04 Road King classic will actually work? I have the stock 13" on now with lowering blocks and still need a little more.

Sep 27, 2019 | 04:03 PM

FrankEV

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I believe you should be able to use 11" shocks but I've been told that you can not use both the lowering blocks and 11" shocks.

I have Suspention Technologies 11" shocks on my '19 SGS and am very happy with them.

Also know, the ride will be a little stiffer with the shorter shocks.

Sep 27, 2019 | 04:18 PM

Bob Whirl

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Originally Posted by FrankEV

Thanks Frank. With the lowering blocks and the 13s on now, bolt to bolt in the original position is like 11 1/2 .

Sep 27, 2019 | 04:36 PM

nobodyknowsme

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Bob, as opposed to sacrificing ride comfort, have you considered heels on boots? When I upgraded my shocks with Pro Action I was first talked into 12". I didn't care for them but very happy with their 13". To be honest I didn't notice any difference in seat height.

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Sep 28, 2019 | 12:43 AM

bklynbob

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Cut the seatdown,thicker heels and soles on boots...anything but shorter shocks.

Sep 28, 2019 | 08:58 AM

Kermie

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11" shocks are going to be a tough ride. If you are not planning long trips, and just local runs, then you probably can pull that off, but if you plan to do some riding....not a good choice.

Sep 28, 2019 | 08:22 PM

piasspj

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With lowering blocks on my 08 UC it would bottom out occasionally. The tire contacted and wore through wires under the fender. Last year I replaced the shocks with 11" take-offs from a newer model.