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Old Nov 29, 2013 | 10:55 AM
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Looking at the three most popular choices, Progressive (944), Ohlin and JRI. Of course price ways in and the 944's can be had for considerably less money. Does anyone have experience the 944's vs the others? I like the idea of no tool spring adjustment on the Progressive shocks. All suggestions or reviews appreciated.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2013 | 11:06 AM
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We have nothing but positive feedback on the 944 from Progressive. In my opinion you will not find a better spring shock on the market. Not to mention at only $525 (on sale now for $472.45 for Black Friday Weekend) you can't beat the price.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2013 | 11:08 AM
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I'm happy with my Terry Cable shocks.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2013 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Litewings
Looking at the three most popular choices, Progressive (944), Ohlin and JRI. Of course price ways in and the 944's can be had for considerably less money. Does anyone have experience the 944's vs the others? I like the idea of no tool spring adjustment on the Progressive shocks. All suggestions or reviews appreciated.
For one to accurately answer your question, obviously one would have had to go DEEP into their pockets to buy and try all three...Normally, one just bites the bullet and picks one. I know that I've seen many positive comments on the Progressives, and Ohlins. I reckon what you'll have to do is go back and review all the review and comments on this subject...and there are many... and then bite the bullet your own self and buy one of the three. Then you can comment on 'em too!

From what I've read, when it's time, I'm going with the Progressive 944s. I've had excellent results with Progressive products in the past. You can be well assured that either of the first two will give you improved performance over stock. I'm not familiar with the third.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2013 | 11:20 AM
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Just got some Ohlins to replace my Progressives. Maybe they aren't twice the $ better but my butt/back is worth something.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2013 | 12:22 PM
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progressive if money is a priority,jri if its not.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2013 | 12:29 PM
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jri are very spend but all metal and adjust without special tools(just use a screwdriver on the locking) both damping and preload,and i pretty sure they have the most stroke.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2013 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by EasternPC_Forum
We have nothing but positive feedback on the 944 from Progressive. In my opinion you will not find a better spring shock on the market. Not to mention at only $525 (on sale now for $472.45 for Black Friday Weekend) you can't beat the price.
Matt,

How do we get that pricing? When I go to your site, I show a price of $531.95. Do you have a coupon code?
 
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Matt,

How do we get that pricing? When I go to your site, I show a price of $531.95. Do you have a coupon code?
The coupon code is BLACKFRIDAY You can use that to save 10% which will give you that price with the heavy duty. For the standard duty it would drop it to $478.75. You can enter that code or just give me a call.
 
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Originally Posted by EasternPC_Forum
The coupon code is BLACKFRIDAY You can use that to save 10% which will give you that price with the heavy duty. For the standard duty it would drop it to $478.75. You can enter that code or just give me a call.
Thanks, I just ordered.
 
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