The OPs problem is the blocks.......... dump 'em.

 

Mine came in Friday and I will install them next week. Did you take the additional 5% summer discount?

 

my 08 streetglide was horrible to ride until i got a pair of take off shocks from my friend's 09 roadglide, an inch longer than my 08 sg shocks. that made a huge improvement in ride. sure the low look is popular, but while riding, i don't want my bike's suspension to hammer me.

 

I have these shocks on my Street Glide now. They are way better than the factory air shocks!
Even my wife (who normally won't comment on any changes I make to the bike) mentioned how much better the ride was.

Yep, these are what I have. I went with the standard height shocks.
I really can not tell any difference in the ride height sitting on the bike.

Since they are longer, I am sure if I parked next to a factory 12" shock bike I might see a little difference.
I say that, because by itself you really can't tell.

The much better ride was well worth it.

Anytime you "lower" a bike (or any vehicle for matter), you reduce the amount of suspension travel.
In order to prevent bottoming out with that reduced travel, manufacturers make the suspension stiffer.

 

Just follow this advice:

....and you'll be fine! Don't waste any time, just do it....

 

Ohlins 2-2a are a 12" shock with a 83mm stroke , this is the longest stroke I've seen in a 12" shock and would produce a smooth ride

 

It is their superior damping over most other shock brands which give them a smooth ride. The extra travel simply helps deal with bigger bumps!

I have 13" #3-3s, with 'only' 77mm travel, but even better quality damping, which are quite wonderful.

 

I too have the 3-3s but adjusted them down to 12 3/4" length and couldn't agree more on the quality of the ride