Lowering my 2006 fatboy

[mqhybrid]

I have removed the rear shocks from my 2006 fatboy. too change out the top adjusters and put in the ones to lower it. but i am unable to remove them
they only seems to screw down and up then they stop out both ways. could anybody give me some advise please...

 

[glider]

Have you tried removing the rear bolts back by the swing arm?

 

[mqhybrid]

yes have the rear shocks out and i have even tried to hold the main cylinders in a vise and i still can't get them out..
:bigsmiley31:

 

[glider]

It sounds as if you are trying to remove the threaded portion of the shock here. You have to remove a snap ring in the groove at the top of he shock to get this out. Usually the lowering kits are added to this section like an extension and not a replacement.

 

[ekw13Fatboy]

Try this link. it's from Arlen Ness, so I give credit to the author. 17-100 ADJUSTABLE SLAM KIT FOR 2000-UP SOFTAIL MODELS

I've used this kit on a Deuce and Fatboy.

 

[ekw13Fatboy]

Those instructions will work with any similar kit you purchase, since they basically the same now. You can also print or save that PDF file to take with you to the shop.

 

[glider]

Good info. I'll add it to the self help area.:s

 

[mqhybrid]

thank you very much your advice help out great when i got the kit it did not have any instruction :bigsmiley17:

 

[ekw13Fatboy]

Thanks, just trying to help a rider.

 

[glider]

Thanks, just trying to help a rider.

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