Drag Specialties Ride-Height Adjustable Shocks - 13" - C16-0173HAGB

Elevate your riding experience with the Drag Specialties Premium Ride-Height Adjustable 13" Black Shocks, specifically engineered for Harley-Davidson Softail models from 2018 onwards. These high-performance rear shocks combine advanced technology with durable construction to deliver superior comfort and precise handling.

Description

Experience a significant upgrade in both comfort and control with these premium Harley-Davidson Softail adjustable shocks. Designed with robust nitrogen-charged steel monotube damper bodies and hard chrome-plated shafts, they ensure consistent damping performance and exceptional durability over countless miles. The innovative dual-rate progressive wound springs are meticulously engineered to provide a smooth, compliant ride over various road conditions while maintaining excellent bottoming resistance. Riders can fine-tune their suspension with the adjustable spring preload, allowing for personalized setup based on load or riding style. Furthermore, the ride-height adjustable feature offers flexibility, allowing for a +/- 1/2" adjustment from the listed 13" length, enabling riders to achieve their preferred stance and handling characteristics. These striking 13" Black Shocks feature an all-black aesthetic, including black springs, damper bodies, and matching end caps/eyelets, seamlessly integrating with your motorcycle's style. Installation is straightforward, utilizing your existing hardware for a hassle-free upgrade.

Features & Highlights

• Advanced Monotube Design: Nitrogen-charged steel monotube damper bodies with hard chrome-plated shafts provide consistent, fade-free damping and exceptional longevity.
• Superior Ride Comfort: Dual-rate progressive wound springs absorb small bumps smoothly while offering firm support for larger impacts, ensuring a comfortable ride across diverse terrains.
• Customizable Performance: Easily adjust spring preload to dial in your suspension for rider weight, passenger, luggage, or specific riding preferences.
• Personalized Ride Height: Achieve your desired motorcycle stance and handling with ride-height adjustability, offering +/- 1/2" variation from the 13" length.
• Sleek All-Black Aesthetic: Featuring black springs, damper bodies, and matching end caps/eyelets for a cohesive and aggressive look on your Softail.
• Simple Installation: Designed to mount effortlessly using your motorcycle's existing hardware, making for a convenient upgrade.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Drag Specialties Shocks
• Product Type: Rear Shocks
• Length: 13"
• Damper Body: Nitrogen-charged steel monotube
• Shaft Material: Hard chrome-plated steel
• Spring Type: Dual-rate progressive wound
• Adjustments: Spring preload, Ride-height (+/- 1/2")
• Color/Finish: Black (shocks, springs, damper bodies, end caps/eyelets)
• Fitment: Harley-Davidson Softail 2018+
• EAN: 13102260

Important to Know

• Reduced Travel: Shocks shorter than OE length will have reduced travel, potentially affecting ride quality and handling.
• Clearance Concerns: Lowering the motorcycle reduces ground and cornering clearance. Always confirm wheel travel can be altered without causing clearance issues (e.g., swingarm/axle to exhaust, chain/belt guard, or tire contact) before installing shocks of a different length than OEM.
• OE Mount Covers: Original Equipment upper shock mount covers are not compatible with these shocks.
• Compatibility Restriction: Not designed for use with rear lowering kits.
• Potential Custom Mounting: May require custom mounting for models equipped with OEM-style offset mount shocks.
• Hardware: Utilizes existing mounting hardware (hardware not included).