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Mar 16, 2013 | 06:14 AM

tacoma5432

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Shocks PSI 12 SG

What are all of you running in your stock shocks? I am 300 lbs and my old lady is 130 lbs... I know the stock shock suck and I need to suck it up and replace them but id like to hear what you all run. Thanks

Mar 16, 2013 | 07:37 AM

grbrown

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This is a common subject and was recently discussed here. Air pressure has been a debating topic since the 80s when Harley first installed their air shocks. I don't think I have ever seen a consensus, so be prepared to experiment! Or chuck them in the bin and get some decent ones! If you put 'shocks' into 'Search' you will never be able to read all the results......

Mar 16, 2013 | 07:53 AM

NECaveman

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I would pump mine up to 15-20psi solo and 25 or slightly higher two up. The issue I had was if I could get the solo/two ride set right for today, it would not be the same tomorrow and I repeated the air in/air out process daily. The ride was not always acceptable. I replaced the air shocks with the HD premium adjustable shocks and they are better ride solo/two up.

Mar 16, 2013 | 07:54 AM

89FLHT

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on my 11 SG they provide a reccommended guide in the owners manual. I run 26 to 28 when I'm solo. And 40 2 up. I'm 225 with about 10 lbs of stuff in the bags most of the time. The ride feels good and does not bottom out too easily.

Mar 16, 2013 | 07:55 AM

wintersucks

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I have almost identical payload here and I run 38-40 psi....... not the ride I expected for 20K either. Still in limbo over which replacement shocks to go with.

Mar 16, 2013 | 08:01 AM

tacoma5432

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Quote:

Originally Posted by wintersucks

I have almost identical payload here and I run 38-40 psi....... not the ride I expected for 20K either. Still in limbo over which replacement shocks to go with.

Ive been keeping it around 40 psi for 2 up. as for the aftermarket shock every one has opinions, i guess im just gonna have to buy something and if they suck i will be out the cash. But you are absolutely correct on it not being the ride expected for over $20,000. The seat change helped a little.

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