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Old Feb 21, 2010 | 09:13 PM
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the best way to lower an ultra without giving up the comfortable ride?
 
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Arnott air ride in the back and Progessive in the front lowerd one inch the front.
Went with the 12 " shocks in the back so the 1" lowering was consitant front to rear when fully aired up then you can drop it another 2" without any air in the shocks or anywher in between. I like it and for the price you can not beat it!
 
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so will this keep the ride as comfortable as it is??
 
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No it will not be the plush mush of the stock ride the rear will be fine and be an inmprovement but the front firms up a bit gone is front brake dive unless your on the brakes hard.
 
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Arnott air ride in the back and Progessive in the front lowerd one inch the front.
Went with the 12 " shocks in the back so the 1" lowering was consitant front to rear when fully aired up then you can drop it another 2" without any air in the shocks or anywher in between. I like it and for the price you can not beat it!
+1 On the Arnott! I have basically the same set up but, w/ HD lowered front end. If I were to do it over I'd go Progressive in the front, HD's bottoms out too easy.
 
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ok maybe i should have been more clear, i just want to lower the rear will the lowering blocks do this without changing the ride?
 
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Don't want to change the ride, but want both feet on the ground? Send your seat to MCC and have them to fix your seat. No wrench needed. I'm happy with my MCC seat.
 
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dont need it lowered i want it lowered, i flat foot it with no problem
 
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