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Old May 16, 2012 | 03:29 PM
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Just got some progressive HD 412's for my 2012 custom sporty.
Does the top bolt have a nut welded to the frame on the inside? I can not get my fingers up in there. Or do I have to take additional pieces off to get to it?

I know...I know....shop manual....its on my list!
But I'm tight on cash right now.
 
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Old May 16, 2012 | 03:35 PM
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Nope, there's a nut up there inside the fender, but it is easier to reach if you jack the rear end up.
 
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i lied on my back under the rear wheel looking up and reached in and was able to access that nutt. and no it's not welded in.
 
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I made the mistake of trying to replace the shocks one at a time without a lift. Didnt work out so well. I had to have a buddy hold the rear end up just to get the new shock on. It would of been so much easier with a lift. My 2012 48 had a solid mount nut welded to the frame mount.
 
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Originally Posted by Captain Smooth
My 2012 48 had a solid mount nut welded to the frame mount.

It does look like it could be solid welded to frame. And if not I would have to take off the fender, just to get to the other side of frame. hmmm
 
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Originally Posted by cHarley
Nope, there's a nut up there inside the fender, but it is easier to reach if you jack the rear end up.
I see or feel no nut on the inside of fender.
 
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I'm pretty sure that my 08 has threads in the frame.
Next time try using a tie down strap to compress the shock.
 
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Top bolt just threads into the frame, no nut.
 
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Thank You all for your replies. Can't wait to get them on.
 
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