Pulling Rear FLHX Wheel and Tire
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Pulling Rear FLHX Wheel and Tire
Can anyone tell me if the lower shock bolts can be pulled and the swing arm lowered enough on a Street Glide so that the rear axle can be removed without having to remove mufflers? Thanks
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I just loosen my slip ons rear 1/2 inch (7/16 whatever) bolts on the slip on where it mounts to the hanger rail. No removal of slip on required. Bang out axle. Or better said...tap out.
Jack her up roll wheel forward, slip off the belt, and all comes out fine.
Jack her up roll wheel forward, slip off the belt, and all comes out fine.
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Thanks, I wasn't sure if the swing arm would drop low enough. That will make it much easier all the way around!
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When you say lowered enough, do you mean that the tire goes up in the fender?
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We use a scissor jack under the frame to raise and lower the swing arm. We raise the frame so the swing arm drops below the axle to pull it out. On second thought I have this backwards. We lower it so that the axle is above the pipes.