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Dec 31, 2008 | 05:23 PM

hardyf111

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Rear Lowering Kit

I am planning to install a rear lowering kit. The instructions say to finally "torque the shock bolts to factory specifications."

So... what are the torque specs for shock bolts on a 2008 Road Glide?

Yes, I know to get a factory manual, and I will. But I still would like to know the specs now

Thanks in advance,

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Thanks in advance.

Dec 31, 2008 | 07:16 PM

Kbore

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SInce you havn't recieved any replies yet, here are the specs for an 02' Road King to maybe get you going:

Top Bolt 33-35 ft lbs
Bottom Bolt 35-40 ft lbs (Blue Loctite)

Not saying these are the factory specs for your 08 Glide, these are in the manual for '02 Road King.

Jan 1, 2009 | 07:33 AM

hardyf111

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Thanks

Jan 1, 2009 | 02:08 PM

JHeiser

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I torqued mine to 35 fts lbs top and bottom per the installion sheet that came with the lowering kit - mine is Los Angles Choppers lowering kit (bought it at J&P) installed it on my 2007 RK.

I lowered mine for the style/look (my legs are plenty long enough). Why did you decide to lower yours?

Last edited by JHeiser; Jan 1, 2009 at 05:23 PM.

Jan 1, 2009 | 03:38 PM

EasternSP

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You probably have the air shocks on your RG. The lowering kit may cause additional wear on the shocks. I installed a lowering kit on mine and not long after, the shocks wouldn't hold air. I replaced them with the progressive 440s and removed the lowering kit. Anyway, torque would be about 35ftlbs top and bottom.