2012 FLSTC front axle
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2012 FLSTC front axle
My dad has a 12 FLSTC. Went to a swap meet and picked up a set of chrome fork lowers for a good price. I installed them today and when i tried to get it back together, the front axle is too big. After some research i found these were for an 04-05 FLSTC. Guy said they fit 2000 and up.. Guess he was wrong. What are my options? New front axle? New front axle and wheel? Or just sell them and get the right ones?
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Because there could be an axle out there that would allow it to work that I am unaware of. This is why I asked here, before I just assume I cannot use them. I like to explore all options before giving up.
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Gotcha.... my guess if you go the Axle change then you will need to change the bearings currently in the wheel you have. I'm sure it's been done, I just like to keep things simple..
Also, I think after 2006 Harley made a change to the Axle size on the Softails... I think 3/4" to 1"
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Also, I think after 2006 Harley made a change to the Axle size on the Softails... I think 3/4" to 1"
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Your logic is illogical.You received the wrong fork lowers. So instead of just getting the correct ones that will work with your existing axle and wheel, you want to change even more parts for ones that will fit the wrong part ???
Your going to have to spend money one way or another. Either purchasing the correct lowers or a new axle, wheel and possibly other parts.
You're opening a can of worms. Just get the correct part.
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Gotcha.... my guess if you go the Axle change then you will need to change the bearings currently in the wheel you have. I'm sure it's been done, I just like to keep things simple..
Also, I think after 2006 Harley made a change to the Axle size on the Softails... I think 3/4" to 1"
Mike
Also, I think after 2006 Harley made a change to the Axle size on the Softails... I think 3/4" to 1"
Mike
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Your logic is illogical.You received the wrong fork lowers. So instead of just getting the correct ones that will work with your existing axle and wheel, you want to change even more parts for ones that will fit the wrong part ???
Your going to have to spend money one way or another. Either purchasing the correct lowers or a new axle, wheel and possibly other parts.
You're opening a can of worms. Just get the correct part.
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