Softail Rear Shock Replacement

[90FXRS]

I've looked through the self-help, tips forum but really didn't see a direct answer for my question. I've got all of the bolts cracked loose. Do I really need to lift the bike and all that to change the shocks? Couldn't I just leave it on the ground and do one at a time? The pre-loads are set and the shocks are ready to go on. The lift I have is the basic floorjack style and it appears it would be more of a hinderance than help. Thanks

 

[Mad Dog Jim]

I cheated. Floor jack to lift then two jack stands to hold it up but be careful...

 

[90FXRS]

Y'all can disregard this question......found my answer.

 

[ProF]

Y'all can disregard this question......found my answer.

Don't leave us hanging....what did you do?

 

[90FXRS]

Yes it can be done. Since the bike is on the ground there's not much room underneath so you will need that spline adaptor from Snap-On or something similar. First I cracked the bolts on the swingarm loose then took the nuts off the front. Removed one shock, put the new one on.....repeat for the other side. Went for a test ride and all is well.

I found the adaptor, SRES24, on Ebay for $25.