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Old Aug 11, 2023 | 03:56 PM
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Having trouble finding an rear axle with 11 1/2 inch bearing surface not counting the threads. 3/4 inch diameter.
 

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Old Aug 11, 2023 | 04:50 PM
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Is this a (year) stock Shovelhead and swingarm?

I doubt HD still carries them, so have you checked Dennis Kirk or J&P? Or worse case the online auction site?

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Old Aug 11, 2023 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Cliffw
Having trouble finding an rear axle with 11 1/2 inch bearing surface not counting the threads. 3/4 inch diameter.
Try Paughco or VTwins, sounds like you have a wider swingarm. you need the overall length needed not the bearing area alone. 3/4" axles come in a lot of sizes due to custom frames and such. 12-3/4" fits most wide hardtail & belt swingarms, 14" can be had.


Edit, take the length measurement from the inside of the head to the end of the threads. How most catalogs will list length.
 

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Old Aug 12, 2023 | 06:48 AM
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I think I may have one that size. I will check later this morning.
 
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Nope sorry. The one I have is 12" OAL, 10-1/4" Bearing surface, and 10-1/2" from base of head to start of threads.
 
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