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Old Jan 13, 2025 | 05:13 PM
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I have a 2015 softail slim, I’m wanting to convert front end to a springer. All springers I have looked at have 3/4” axles, is it ok to run 3/4 axle in front and 1” in rear? If not what are my options for running a springer with stock 1” axle? Thank you, this is my first time asking a question sorry if I sound dumb.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2025 | 05:31 PM
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You need to know the diameter and length of the lower tree stem to be sure if it will fit your frame. No clue as to what front wheel ya wanna use. IF a wheel has 1" axle bearings, ya gotta change em to 3/4" bearings to work.
 
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Originally Posted by TexasScooterTrash
You need to know the diameter and length of the lower tree stem to be sure if it will fit your frame. No clue as to what front wheel ya wanna use. IF a wheel has 1" axle bearings, ya gotta change em to 3/4" bearings to work.
right on brotha, i was gonna throw on a 84-99 wide glide wheel, i was just concerned about downsizing the axle diameter from the stock 1” to the 3/4 safety wise.
 
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[QUOTE=JayTee433;21915997, i was just concerned about downsizing the axle diameter from the stock 1” to the 3/4 safety wise.[/QUOTE]

100% Non issue.
 
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Yes.
 
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what does 1" rear and 3/4" front have to do with anything. shoot with the right materials, you could run 1/4". do not get your panties in a wad, just rhetorical jest!!!
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Originally Posted by bustert
what does 1" rear and 3/4" front have to do with anything. shoot with the right materials, you could run 1/4". do not get your panties in a wad, just rhetorical jest!!!
hummmmmm
right on man that’s why I’m on here trying to learn. Thanks bro
 
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Originally Posted by eighteight
100% Non issue.
Thank you man
 
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Slightly late, but just Fyi, your original axle size is 25mm (not 1")
 
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