muffler support brackets

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muffler support brackets

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The only difference I see between left and right brackets are a bevel on the front end of one and it is heavier wall tubing. Which side does the heavier wall bracket go? Thanks, Gary
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Re: muffler support brackets

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Factory supports are the same thickness. The aftermarket replacements are thinner. Sounds like you have one of each.
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Re: muffler support brackets

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Rubone, thanks for the reply, I always have unique situations. When I noticed this (thick and thin) on my 60FLH I looked at my 77. It was the same, just reversed, wrongly concluding the difference. Apparantly, both bikes have one of each. Gary
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Re: muffler support brackets

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Post by Gotnoclass »

Gary,
The brackets are mirrors of each other.
I had a hard time telling as well which is what until I learned I had two of the same side.. Brackets should point down and out when installed.
Good luck finding the correct hardware to mount. The parts book is confusing at best.

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Re: muffler support brackets

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Post by panhead_kicker »

Gotnoclass wrote:.... Brackets should point down and out when installed.
Down and IN
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