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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 06:26 PM
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I was wondering if anyone knowds if a aftermarket wheel for a 99 softail would bolt directly to my 06 fxst (including spacer thickness) etc. I see tons of 18" wheels for 96-99 softails and was wondering if the axel diameter is bigger or smaller and would the spacer be the same.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 06:38 PM
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Can't swear to it but I think the axles are 1" on your 06 and the 99 may be something smaller.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 06:45 PM
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Not only are the axles different, the 99 and earlier wheelshave tapered bearings that require regular maintance (repacking with grease), and the 00 and later have sealed bearings.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 07:27 PM
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THANKS FOR THE INFO. I JUST ORDERED A WHEEL FOR AN 06. KNOW ITS TIME TO MACHINE OR BUY SOME SPACERS
 
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