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Old 10-16-2010 | 05:20 AM
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i had planned on swapping out my front end this winter to a springer set up. i really don't know much about them but they look really neat.

i found some guy selling a springer front end made by toxic choppers, i've never heard of them i wanted to know if anyone else has and if they make quality products.

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Custom Toxic Choppers Springer front end for sale
2" Over stock, 1" neck, 38 degree rake Wide Glide
Over $1800 Invested
Never Used,
Only for mock up purposes
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those are the specs for the front end, is it going to fit on my 91 softail? i have heard of rake but i'm not really sure what the hell it means and 2" over stock, is that going to jack the front of my bike up? i would hate that.

here's a picture of my bike and the springer. the price is right but i'll pass if it's not going to work.
 
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Old 10-16-2010 | 05:33 AM
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It would probably work, but will be 2 inches longer up front. Which in turn, I suppose, would make the front end sit 2 inches higher. I have heard good things about Paughco springers.........


Nice looking bike!
 
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Old 10-16-2010 | 12:19 PM
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Could I negate the 2" by going with a smaller wheel up front? I have a 21 now.
 
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Old 10-16-2010 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by gscully
Could I negate the 2" by going with a smaller wheel up front? I have a 21 now.
There's no need to go with a smaller wheel. You're increasing your rake so you need longer forks to compensate.
 
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