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Custom Vehicle Discussions => 2001 FXDWG2/2002 FXDWG3 => Topic started by: Buy early on May 15, 2011, 10:28:10 PM

Title: Help needed for shock mod
Post by: Buy early on May 15, 2011, 10:28:10 PM

I'm looking to replace the stock shocks on my WG2 with the Progressive 812's (photo below). As I recall, the WG2 & 3 had a factory lowered suspension. The Progressive site says the stock WG shock measurement was 12.6". They sell the 812 shock in 11", 11.5" 12" and 12.6" lengths. How can I make sure I get the correct replacement? Is the measurement I want to make from center to center on the mounting holes of the shock?

Title: Re: Help needed for shock mod
Post by: ACE on May 27, 2011, 07:23:48 PM

IM looking as well for new shocks but i would like to know the same thing witch one would be a better size shock and im 5'11" 275 and i normaly have my wife that about 140 on my scoot with me so what would be the best for a dude like myself

Title: Re: Help needed for shock mod
Post by: Buy early on May 27, 2011, 07:55:54 PM

found out the shock length on the WG2's and WG3's is 11.5".

Title: Re: Help needed for shock mod
Post by: Larry on May 28, 2011, 10:09:18 AM

I have a new set of the stock shocks from harley in  the box and they measure 11.75 center to center. Tried a set of 11 inch 440's once on a lowrider once looked cool rode like a ridged. Remember a 1 inch shorter shock lowers  the bike at least 1.5 to 2 inches lower.    Larry

Title: Re: Help needed for shock mod
Post by: sean18337 on June 21, 2011, 11:08:20 AM

What shocks do you guys recommend?
Has anybody tried the new progressive cartridges for the front??

Title: Re: Help needed for shock mod
Post by: ACE on May 21, 2012, 12:53:47 AM

Thanks everyone for the shock size