When did HD change axle sizes?
I'm wondering if an 01 front end is same axle size as an 05.

Thanks for the help.

Randy

 

dont know if the fronts been changed but the rear axle nut is metric on 06 now

 

Here's the axle info..

.. to the muscular 160mm rubber in back. On top of the new tough look, you’ll notice performance upgrades, too. Beginning with a whole new gearbox. The all-new 6-speed Cruise Drive™ transmission is ready to kick its legs out on the open road. The clutch takes less effort to pull, making all six gears even more satisfying. A new frame, new 1" front and rear axles, and a wide swingarm make handling tighter than ever. Also for 2006, you’ll find all Dyna 1450cc Big Twins equipped with consistently smooth-operating Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) standard for the first time ever. You might find it hard to believe, but we did all this without compromising affordability. No one but Harley-Davidson® could ever take the factory custom to a place this good.

 

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the rear axle nut on 06 is 1 1/8 not metric.

nick 06 bob

 

I just went to Lowe's and got an 1 1/8 socket to remove the rear axle nut. The socket fits but is a little loose. I don't know if that normal or if the nut is metric on an 2006 Wide Glide. Do you guys know for sure?

thanks
malcolm

 

Bet it's metric? My 05 has a 1" axle on front and a 3/4 or 7/8 on rear not sure ATM, Sleepy time !

 

I used a 1 1/8 socket on mine but I think it really takes a 28 mm socket. The 1 1/8 was a bit sloppy.

 

Since the original question was about front axle size, I believe the axle changed to 1" on Wide Glides in 2006 and on the narrow front end Dynas in 2004.

 

I'll ditto that Murph. The axle size went up to 1 inch in 2004 and newer. I have a 2003 Dyna (narrowglide front end )and it is the last year using the 3/4 inch axle....pg