I've heard that 2005 electra glide air shocks will bolt right up, does anyone know for sure

 

air shocks are air shock for HD... i went with the 12in lowering shock... worked great rides like a caddy!

 

Here's some information on the air shocks: https://www.hdforums.com/m_1972403/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm

JRK5892,
Did you have any quality issues with the chrome? I bought a set off eBay from American Classic Motors and the chrome is pretty bad, also has ripples in the base metal. I installed them with separate Schrader valves andone wouldn't hold air for more then two days, and the other one would not take any air, almost seems like the port inside the top of the shock wasn't drilled all the way thru. They sent out another set and the chrome is worse then the first set. If you didn't have any issues with the chrome, where did you buy them?

 

I wouldn't mess around with those chrome chineese knock offs. Actual Electraglide shocks are very reasonably priced and work great.Look for a set with all the hardware and just bolt em up and go.You should be able to find a decent set of used Electraglide shocks for around $50 plus shipping, the low profile ones will run a bit more.I liked mine allot but they just didn't look right once I chopped my fender and I didn't want to go the whole lowering block route.

 

They look like there identical to the Harley low profile shocks,......Like they came from the same manufacture.

 

no crome issues at all... they look great... powdercoating them black chrome this weekend... i got mine from easternperfomance

 

THANKS FOR THE INPUT , I WASN'T SURE

 

MY BUDDY IS LOWERING HIS ELECTRA GLIDE , I'M GONNA MOUNT THOSE, BUT IF I WAS BUYING I'D GO THRU PROGRESSIVE

 

No telling what American Classic tried to sell you. They tried selling me Sporty 412's , after installing them and finding out they were not the correct ones, the idiot I spoke with seemed to discount gravity and spring rates, saying"Well, if there are different shocks, why does Drag Specialties only list one part number". Come on now, how can the shocks be the same for two totally different weight bikes. No kidding, that was his lame azz excuse. I did finally get my refund, full refund no 'restock' fees. However they left back feeback to my excellent record. I'm still fighting with eBay over that one. American Classic Motors is a scam outfit.

 

Hmm, you may be right I'm just going by what I've read on this forum.Most of us that have used the standard Electraglide shocks, used,straight off an Eglide have not had any problems.While all the issues with chrome and funky air valves have been the aftermarket lowering shocks they're selling on Ebay.It would be interesting to hear if some one using the Harley 12" lowering shocks is having any problems.