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Old Aug 23, 2009 | 03:09 PM
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Default good leads on lowering the front end

should a guy just go with the parts offered by HD to lower the front end or go with an aftermarket company? Anybody have any experiance in this area?
 
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Old Aug 23, 2009 | 04:12 PM
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I'm curious as well
 
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Old Aug 23, 2009 | 05:43 PM
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Progressive Springs is what I used.....I think i paid around $100. for the set, did the install myself....very easily done. Nice thing with the Progressive Springs you have an option of a 1" or 2" drop all in the same kit.
 
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