didn't think about the eliminator shocks. i've read (on another forum) that a lot of guys use rebel shocks to lower other bikes. 1 1/2 " should be perfect.
the tweak isn't the fender, but the rails. they aren't straight or even; or is this what you meant by the bulletin? it wasn't noticeable with the original uncut fender but is a turd in the punch bowl now. attaching a pic that shows the tweak, as well as the super awesome drilled muffler the p.o. did