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IH: Suspension - Sub-03A
1957-1985 Swingarm Pics and Information
- There are 4 variants of the long swingarm (57-78) 1)
- 67-72 XLH 70-72 XLCH
- 73 & 74 all- starting in 73 the 'new' brake anchor came out. the one that needs to be loosened to adj chain. this arm got addl machine work at anchor 'top hat' seat
- 75 & 76 all
- 77 & 78 all but XLCR
Short and Long Swingarm 2) |
1975-1976 XLH, XLCH Swingarm
1977-1978 XLH, XLCH Swingarm
1979 XL/XLCH/XLS Swingarm
1980-1981 XL/XLS Swingarm
Part#; with bearings (47532-79A), without bearings (47473-80)
This swingarm is a direct replacement for 1979 model Sportsters.
A hole was drilled and tapped into the top left leg for a bracket to hold the brake cable to the swingarm.
Click on a pic to enlarge: 5)
1982 XL/XLS Swingarm
One year only part# with bearings (47532-81).
There are no weld nuts on the sides for passenger peg mounts.
Click on a pic to enlarge: 6)
1983-1985 XL/XLS/XLX Swingarm
Part# with bearings (47532-83).
Has weld nuts on both sides to hold passenger peg mounts.
Click on a pic to enlarge: 7)
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Dr Dick of the XLFORUM® http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1062720&page=23
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photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM® http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1062720&page=23
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photo courtesy of Ebay seller, animalhouse2010, Link to Ebay store:
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photos courtesy of Ebay seller, inlinefabrication. Link to Ebay Store
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pics used with permission