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Old Apr 10, 2022 | 07:50 AM
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Sounds like you might have to use a nut splitter or dremel cutting wheel to get that nut off.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2022 | 08:47 AM
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I know of a few companies that use the extra bracket RWD comes to mind.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2022 | 10:14 AM
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I have the 14" SuperShox with their lowing brackets, and everything went together easily, and as expected... I've had them for a few years now and love them!
There is some sort of anomaly going on with the nut or the stud or both.... badly cut threads or something somewhere.
I'd put something (non-marring) between the bracket and the shock to add a little pressure to separate them, WHILE turn the nut counter clock wise, and see if with a little pressure the nut come off.
Once you get the nut off of the stud you should be able to see what the culprit is.
Probably an easy fix... just maybe not today.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2022 | 03:00 PM
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To the original poster, please give us an update after you talk to Brian or figure it out yourself. I’m about a week away from installing those shocks and relocation mounts on my Ultra Limited. I’ll be following this thread.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2022 | 07:47 AM
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I've put on, and removed Super shox off of my bike, on to new bike, a few times, never an issue. Gotta be cross threaded, or over tourqued, unless it's a bad bracket, I'm sure Brian will make it rt for you, regardless
 
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Old Apr 11, 2022 | 02:15 PM
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Definitely call Brian and see what he thinks. I am sure it was a bad tread or something along that line. Things happen. Brian is a good dude and makes great parts.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2022 | 09:37 AM
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Evidently, the OP hasn't resolved the issue, or just never updated his issue on this forum.....TOO BAD because I'll be installing the same in a couple of weeks and would like to know.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2022 | 07:59 PM
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I have had no problem with mine. I have also taken mine off and on a couple times trying to make my mind up if I want to keep 13 inch in the rear or 12 inch using the lowering blocks.
 
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No probs installing mine
 
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Old Apr 15, 2022 | 10:51 AM
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Hopefully getting my set next week!
 
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