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Old May 21, 2010 | 02:54 PM
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Any one know what the torque specs for the rear axle bolt are for the 2008 softail custom are?
 

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95-105 ft. lbs.
 
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Old May 23, 2010 | 12:37 PM
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That's interesting, it is 60 - 65 ft/lbs for my 2007 if I recall correctly. Never knew there was that much difference between the two models.
 
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The 08 has a different swingarm and a 1" axle.
 
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