Can you put an 86up final drive on 83-85?

[Cdnlouie]

I am curious if anyone knows whether you can change out the rear final drive (on an 83-85) with the newer 86 and up pumpkin and drive shaft together?

 

I know the 83-85 has separate drive shaft and final drive so one would have to change out the complete assembly, but if that is possible and it bolts up to the 83-85 swingarm (plus the yoke spine) and matches the rear wheel spline, then it could very well be possible.

 

I need someone who has checked this option out.

 

Louie

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Shaft and Pumpkin fit bolt on

[buddy]

V-Max final drive bolts right on with no problems. I did remove the stud for the shock to keep from hitting saddle bag. Works great in pulling trailer in the hills and mountains, gas mileage does not change much either.

V-Max final drive unit is a 86 model.

buddy

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Please do not mix Things up.

 

Vmax Gear Ratio is dfferent(shorter) than the Venture. Both will fit bolt on the later Ventures.

 

The 83 has a different final Drive and a different Drive Shaft. But the newer Venture and the Vmax Drive fit Bolt on when using the also later Drive Shaft.

 

As you said, you need to screw the ShockBolt out of the Vmax final Drive.