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shock bushings - 3/31/2008 3:28:08 PM

pyro

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I would like (need) to replace the shock mount bushings for my '77 but havn't yet been able to find them in any catalogs. What I do find for replacements are for years up to 71 and after 79 (if I remember correctly). What's with the 8 year skip? Did HD use an oddball shock that doesn't cross with anything else? Who made them at that time? Are they really that different? Please tell me I don't have to get new shocks just to replace the rubbers in them.

Rich

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RE: shock bushings - 3/31/2008 3:33:59 PM

xxxflhrci

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You can get them. I replaced the ones in my '77 a year or two ago. I have an indy buddy that ordered them for me.

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RE: shock bushings - 5/17/2008 5:32:06 AM

supr2nr

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Hey pyro I know this is an old question by you. But I wondered if you ever found the bushings you needed. If not another forum has a really nifty idea on how to make your own. Check it out.

http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=112910

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