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Old Jul 31, 2013 | 11:46 PM
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k this all new to me but here we go so i need help and ive been getting alot of mixed answers i got a 2010 road glide custom. i got a kit with everything to run a 23'' rim. hhi 7degree triple trees (no neck cut) 1'' extentions that come with the trees and a 2'' progressive drop in drop kit. so heres the qeustions.do i need to run the 1'' extention?will i bottum the front end out if i dont use them? if i do use them is the front end of the bike going to sit high? ive been getting so many diff. answers this is my last hope on finding one. sorry for being the new guy looking for some big answers tearing the bike down in the morning.
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Old Jul 31, 2013 | 11:57 PM
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your going to run a 1" extension with a 2" drop kit? Your more apt to bottom out from the 2" drop kit
 
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 12:04 AM
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that what came in th kit from hill county customs it just seems like ur robbing peter to pay paul the rim alon will raise it 2 1/2 inch. though
 
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