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1988 front shocks on a 1986
« on: August 29, 2013, 08:02:35 am »
Bolt on? Mods required?

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Re: 1988 front shocks on a 1986
« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2013, 09:24:21 am »
Definitely NOT a bolt and go ordeal. You have to cut out the 86 upper mounts, then fab a totally new upper brace that sits above the frame. The 86 mounts are below the frame. I made the conversion on my 86, took about 6 hours from start to finish.
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Re: 1988 front shocks on a 1986
« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2013, 11:19:47 am »
Damn. There's a set of front Ohlin's on ebay currently for $150 for an 88.
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Re: 1988 front shocks on a 1986
« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2013, 03:49:01 pm »
Its not that difficult. Get em and give it a shot!
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