hmm...Come to think of it, maybe I did have to do that...

I just used a side grinder I believe.

 

Durablue website Part: 20-1066 Lowering Kit Yam Raptor '01-04-front 71.34
DB at Motoman - 59.99
DB at Motoworld - 72.47
DB at K&K atv - call for price
CFM kit on ebay

 

I'm selling mine. I bought them for my aunt, but she didn't like them, so I took them off and they are for sale. PM me if you want them.

 

CFM is my fav. Definetly easier to install/remove then the durablue set up.

 

Double check this, but I think the Dura Blue front lowering kit, mounts at the
top of the shock - and supposedly you cant use your headlight assemblies at
the same time.

CFM mounts at the bottom. I dont know about any others.