Progressive shocks

danb · 12-30-2021, 09:44 PM

I just installed 444 progressives on my 04 Nomad. I installed them with the bushings provided. What I'm wondering is has anyone else had to modify the bushings like in the article in Gadgets fixit page? I wont beable to ride for a while so cant check the ride yet.
Dan

andyvh1959 · 12-30-2021, 11:08 PM

All about the binding. If the shocks as you installed have any resistance in the bushings at the shocks eyes it'll really compromise the ride. The shock bushings must still be free in the shock eyes even after fully tightening the bolts. If not, adjust the bushings as needed like on the Gadgets page.

danb · 12-31-2021, 07:57 AM

Ok thanks, I'll check it out.

danb · 12-31-2021, 05:35 PM

Just checked to see if they rotated easily and everything was good. So should be good to go .

**vulcanscott** · 01-01-2022, 09:35 AM

I have a new set of 430s for the Nomad I need to fit them and remove the lowering links at the same time due to the shocks being 1 inch shorter than stock . Tortuga I got Your Message but the forum will not let me respond

12-30-2021, 09:44 PM	#1
danb Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Hawarden, IA Posts: 29	Progressive shocks I just installed 444 progressives on my 04 Nomad. I installed them with the bushings provided. What I'm wondering is has anyone else had to modify the bushings like in the article in Gadgets fixit page? I wont beable to ride for a while so cant check the ride yet. Dan Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-30-2021, 11:08 PM	#2
andyvh1959 Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Green Bay WI Posts: 759	All about the binding. If the shocks as you installed have any resistance in the bushings at the shocks eyes it'll really compromise the ride. The shock bushings must still be free in the shock eyes even after fully tightening the bolts. If not, adjust the bushings as needed like on the Gadgets page. __________________ My $1200 Vulcan, to start from.
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vulcanscott Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: chandler okla Posts: 854	I have a new set of 430s for the Nomad I need to fit them and remove the lowering links at the same time due to the shocks being 1 inch shorter than stock . Tortuga I got Your Message but the forum will not let me respond Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by vulcanscott; 01-02-2022 at 01:00 PM.
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12-31-2021, 07:57 AM	#3
danb Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Hawarden, IA Posts: 29	Ok thanks, I'll check it out.
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12-31-2021, 05:35 PM	#4
danb Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Hawarden, IA Posts: 29	Just checked to see if they rotated easily and everything was good. So should be good to go .
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