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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 02:24 AM
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Originally Posted by perki48
Not according to the part numbers, Wideglides are longer. Check JP part # 711-521, vs 711-522.
there are no part numbers for the struts. they are part of the frame and not removable.

as i stated earlier the chrome strut covers are different lengths - one is for a bobtail fender, the other is for all other fenders. But the strut covers are not necessary, they are just that, a cover. A lot of guys on this forum with blacked out bikes don't use them at all, they're for looks.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 07:13 AM
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The fender and strut covers from FXD, FXDC, FXDL, FXDB from '06 up will fit your '08 wide glide
 
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by perki48
Not according to the part numbers, Wideglides are longer. Check JP part # 711-521, vs 711-522.
They aren't calling them what they should be, those are just the covers and yes, if he wants to run them you are correct, he will need new ones.


You can see the actual struts in this picture, they are the same length as the Wide Glide but are not removable.

 
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Originally Posted by ackman1968
They aren't calling them what they should be, those are just the covers and yes, if he wants to run them you are correct, he will need new ones.


You can see the actual struts in this picture, they are the same length as the Wide Glide but are not removable.

OK, Thanks for setting me straight.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by perki48
OK, Thanks for setting me straight.
It's easy to get misinformed, on a Softail you'd be absolutely right. Those bikes have removable struts where ours are welded in place and covered in bling.
 
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Originally Posted by ackman1968
It's easy to get misinformed, on a Softail you'd be absolutely right. Those bikes have removable struts where ours are welded in place and covered in bling.
Naw, I wasn't misinformed, just ignorant of the fact that they were not the same as my Shovelhead...........DUH
 
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