Progressive Shocks

dgconstable · 01-22-2014, 09:44 AM

Hello folks,

I'm installing a set of 416 Progressive Shocks on my '03 Nomad. I took my old shocks off and it looks like I just have to bolt these right on. The bushing int he shock is already the correct size.

I have been told that I need to use washers on the top and bottom of shock but I don't see how this would work? The instructions with the shocks are pretty terrible.

Anyone have any input?

Peg · 01-23-2014, 02:07 AM

Gadget might have a few words of advice?

dgconstable · 01-23-2014, 07:10 PM

Thanks for the pointer. Very confusing considering the rubber goes around both ends of the shock. I guess I could trim the rubber a bit as it seems the bushing is actually just shorter than the width of the rubber.

dgconstable · 01-26-2014, 07:03 PM

No other help here? No one else here has progressive shocks on their nomads?

dshelly · 01-26-2014, 07:45 PM

Plenty of guys have progressives. Post a pic maybe you'll get more help that way.

dgconstable · 01-26-2014, 08:09 PM

Pictures of washers.. I bought the shocks used. Previous own said the washers were all used at the top of the shocks.

Bdog · 01-26-2014, 11:09 PM

I have the 412's..same idea ..use a couple washers on the inside..this will line the shock up with the bottom mount.

dshelly · 01-27-2014, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bdog

I have the 412's..same idea ..use a couple washers on the inside..this will line the shock up with the bottom mount.

Hey Bdog, since you are a fellow Canadian maybe you could make him some custom spacers ? If I had the dims I'd make em but it would cost him more to have them shipped.

dgconstable · 02-02-2014, 02:27 PM

Previous owner of these sent me 8 washers that he said he used with these 416's on his Nomad. I'm having trouble understanding where he used them on the shocks but I think he used all 8 on the top mounts? As you can see by my picture 4 are smaller washers and have a small hole and 4 are larger washers with a larger hole. Would one assume that two larger washers went on the inside and the two smaller washers were on the outside? What about the chrome washer and lock washer that came on the factory shocks?

Again, the instructions that came with the progressives are probably some of the worse I have ever seen. I've contacted Progressive support and they are non-existent as well.

Jllm02199 · 02-04-2014, 02:29 PM

My 412's bolted straight on. No washers needed.

dgconstable · 02-05-2014, 04:11 PM

I was told if you don't use the washers they will bind. Will see in a few months when I get back out on the road how it goes.

01-22-2014, 09:44 AM	#1
dgconstable Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: PEI, CANADA Posts: 351	Progressive Shocks Hello folks, I'm installing a set of 416 Progressive Shocks on my '03 Nomad. I took my old shocks off and it looks like I just have to bolt these right on. The bushing int he shock is already the correct size. I have been told that I need to use washers on the top and bottom of shock but I don't see how this would work? The instructions with the shocks are pretty terrible. Anyone have any input? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-23-2014, 02:07 AM	#2
Peg Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: West Coast, North Island, New Zealand Posts: 1,375	Gadget might have a few words of advice? __________________ Nothing screams poor workmanship like wrinkles in the duct tape '02 1500 blonde Nomad (Sold) '97 800 burgundy Classic (Sold)
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01-26-2014, 07:45 PM	#5
dshelly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgrade, MT Posts: 2,824	Plenty of guys have progressives. Post a pic maybe you'll get more help that way. __________________ Dave "(dshelly)" Shellenberger 2014 Harley Ultra Classic 2007 1600 Nomad (Black) Shellenberger Machine Belgrade, MT Various Bagger Member (Harley Chapter) VBA # 2395 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-26-2014, 11:09 PM	#7
Bdog Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ft. Mcmurray Ab. Posts: 1,447	I have the 412's..same idea ..use a couple washers on the inside..this will line the shock up with the bottom mount. __________________
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02-04-2014, 02:29 PM	#10
Jllm02199 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Morrow, Ga. Posts: 830	My 412's bolted straight on. No washers needed. __________________ 02 1500 Nomad (07 1600 Motor) 160,000 Red & Black 12" mini apes Galfer lines (6' over) EJK Dobeck Reckless Fairing. Led H4 headlight All LED lights Rockford Fosgate radio
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01-23-2014, 07:10 PM	#3
dgconstable Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: PEI, CANADA Posts: 351	Thanks for the pointer. Very confusing considering the rubber goes around both ends of the shock. I guess I could trim the rubber a bit as it seems the bushing is actually just shorter than the width of the rubber.
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01-26-2014, 07:03 PM	#4
dgconstable Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: PEI, CANADA Posts: 351	No other help here? No one else here has progressive shocks on their nomads?
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02-02-2014, 02:27 PM	#9
dgconstable Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: PEI, CANADA Posts: 351	Previous owner of these sent me 8 washers that he said he used with these 416's on his Nomad. I'm having trouble understanding where he used them on the shocks but I think he used all 8 on the top mounts? As you can see by my picture 4 are smaller washers and have a small hole and 4 are larger washers with a larger hole. Would one assume that two larger washers went on the inside and the two smaller washers were on the outside? What about the chrome washer and lock washer that came on the factory shocks? Again, the instructions that came with the progressives are probably some of the worse I have ever seen. I've contacted Progressive support and they are non-existent as well.
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02-05-2014, 04:11 PM	#11
dgconstable Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: PEI, CANADA Posts: 351	I was told if you don't use the washers they will bind. Will see in a few months when I get back out on the road how it goes.
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