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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 08:53 AM
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I have the 24 piece VIM Tools Hex Master Set:
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In regard to the axel mount plat I agree with rail, Top-Down Products makes the best one out there and the customer service is second to none.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Rail
TopDown Products has the best axle side mount I've seen.. The recess on the rocker swingarm makes it hard for a standard axle mount to work properly..
that's my problem i was wondering about the recess and how the fit would be i bought one not thinking now i gota find out how to make it work
 
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 10:52 AM
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any ideas? i thought about bolting it to the bolt the swing arm is attached to
 
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ao2slabaugh
any ideas? i thought about bolting it to the bolt the swing arm is attached to
We do offer just the Axle Nut Kit as an accessory. It comes with a new axle nut, adapter hub and 1/2" button head/washer hardware. This would let you mount your side mount off the axle using the 1/2" bolt, assuming you have at least a 1/2+ hole in the side mount. The link is below.

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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Dennis@TopDownProducts
We do offer just the Axle Nut Kit as an accessory. It comes with a new axle nut, adapter hub and 1/2" button head/washer hardware. This would let you mount your side mount off the axle using the 1/2" bolt, assuming you have at least a 1/2+ hole in the side mount. The link is below.

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Got one of the nuts and it's slick.. When I decide to move my side mount back 'll be using it..
 
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 02:53 PM
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I have the Roto plate with the Axle Kit. Got it from Top Down. Works great!! Easy to install. You have to hide the wire, but thats not a problem.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 04:45 PM
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thanks got the axle nut kit next question i pulled off the rear fender and wow all i gota say that wiring harness is almost all internal under the fender so how did you rerun your wire to the plate?
 
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 04:58 PM
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thank god for the navy tool room found a 3/4 allen gotta love the military lol
 
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If you have a 5/8 sparkplug socket,the hex side of it fits perfectly. put your extension thru the socket side, instant rear axle tool.
 
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Originally Posted by ao2slabaugh
thanks got the axle nut kit next question i pulled off the rear fender and wow all i gota say that wiring harness is almost all internal under the fender so how did you rerun your wire to the plate?
If its a side mount plate? Find the wire before it goes into the fender then re-route (splice it or cut at the current posiition and pull it out) it by the swing arm to the plate many ways to secure it at various points where it wont be visible...
 
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