Made a mistake by trusting local H-D dealer and not checking yr model on box of chrome lower placed them on bike , turns out they or for 2000-06 and axle wont fit ...just so I can get some sleep tonite without going crazy will there be any problem buying a 2006 axle and using it ....dont think there will be but a little assurance will go a long way tonight .....Thanks for any assurance!

 

I guess you would need to change the Wheel bearings as well. 06 was 3/4" and I think 08 is 1".

I know it sucks but just put the right parts on and not get involved in making something fit....


Mike
NY

 

the axle fits the wheel its the lowers that do not match up , 2006 has smaller hole that hold the axle

 

yeh you are right ,had to think about it ,but I guess I have to change bearing and axle like you said ....thanks Mike

 

Just so I'm clear, I would put the correct lowers on and not start with an axle and bearing change.


Dealer should have known when you told him you have an 08.


Mike

 

Make the dealer fix the mistake. That is ridiculous. I'd be in there talking to the service manager or the owner. It is their fault.

Drew

 

thats like the time i bought efi hose clamps and they sold me carb clamps. i did my own work and learned not to trust the parts guy. that is why i see so many people looking the part with the counter guy. i also some times ask the service shop to confirm the part. i am guessing your doing the work your self. i would take them back for the correct part and any non reusable parts you had to use i would have them replace free.

 

Yea Deffinitly take the part back, their fault, and they will continue to do stupid things like that, I learned the hard way bout parts guys, so far the ones here at the local dealer seem to know their stuff.

 

Thanks I was really wanting to rush thing , I did call dealer this am ..took the lowers off and they did replace them with correct ones , thanks again ...it was like all said the right thing to do....now back to putting them on !