422 Shocks
Shocks seem to be s good ride still with a little drop
Progressive 422 adjustable shocks for 1989-1999 Harley-Davidson Softail, featuring high-pressure gas-charged monotube damping and 2 inches of ride-height adjustment. Preload is tunable for varying loads and rider weights, with your choice of standard or Heavy Duty valving.
Fits 1989-1999 Harley-Davidson Softail models. Will not fit 2000 and newer Softail chassis.
Yes. The shocks adjust from stock height to 2 inches lower, and preload is user-adjustable without tools at the adjustment collar.
Heavy Duty valving is for two-up riding, towing, or heavier loads. Standard suits solo riders and lighter duty. Progressive recommends Heavy Duty if you regularly carry a passenger.
Yes — these shocks bolt directly into the stock Softail mounting points on 1989-1999 models without frame modifications.
No — this part is for 1989-1999 Softail models only. 2000 and newer Softails require a different shock design.
The chrome collar at the top of each shock knob tightens to increase preload, and loosens to decrease it. Rotate in equal amounts on both shocks to keep height balanced.
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm — California Prop 65 (Y). www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
| BRAND | Progressive |
| TYPE | Shocks and Struts |
| SKU | T14-614061 |
| WEIGHT | 11.9 lb |
Shocks seem to be s good ride still with a little drop
Seriously these are heavy duty. By heavy duty I mean its like driving a brick down the road. The front and rear adjusted as soft as they go it has gotten a little better but its still very stiff. I would recommend going with the normal suspension unless your riding double and carrying about 300lbs on top of that.
Money well spent.<br />I'm 210 so i went with the heavy duty.<br />Firmed up soft tail suspension and now its actually a fun ride.
Easy to install. Perfect ride
I just installed these on my 1995 FLSTC. Everything with the installation went well and the shocks provide a nice ride. I was replacing another set of 422's that had an oil leak on one of the shocks with only a few thousand miles. Hope these last longer.
Very responsive suspension. Easy to adjust. From the factory setting of 1 inch lower than stock you can figure 4/16 of an inch equals 1 inch in adjustment. If you can't afford an adjustable compressor air ride suspension that usually cost 1700-2100$ this is a great compromise. You will need a lift to install this one and you will also need the K&L Multi-Lift Motorcycle Lift Ramp(910-201). That part is a must to get the lift from underneath the bike once it is lowered. I originally lowered the bike 4 inches...to much and it is highly not recommended, 2 3/4 inches is perfect for the softail to still have a good ride quality and have a lowered look and stillmaintain safe ground clearence.