I want to put a set of 22" Razr2's on my DS. That would make it 2 inches wider. I am wondering if I could use the '04 axle as it is shorter length, to off-set the difference.
Has anyone done this?

 

They are different. Not sure about parts #. If the bearings, seals and axle housing are the same it can be done.

 

Why would the Razr's make it 2" wider?

 

If you go from a 10" wide tire(stock) to a 11" wide tire(razr) you won't get 2" wider. More like 3/4" to 1".

 

i wouldn't really waste your time, my excavators are 22X12.5 and i don't really noticed the extra width, doesn't feel any wider than my bro's buds stock ds

 

If they are wider evenly you are right. I don't see why they would be off-set.
So 1" wider. Man, it is tight through the trails here. That extra 1" ,believe it or not, will be felt.
I punctured the sidewall on the Ohitsu's and picked up a set of used Dunlops from a Z400. It's like riding on ice compared to the originals I had. I can only imagine the grip from the Razr 2's.
I am so tired from riding all night last night and working all day today. I must sleep now.
Thanks for setting me straight on the width. I can live with 1"

 

If you get the Razr 2s they will be much thicker and very likely more puncture resistant, so you may end up having less of a problem. (I know my ITP Holeshot XCTs which are very much like your Razr 2s are VERY thick!) Also when your reading these tires sizes: remember that 99% of all 'advertised' tires sizes are NOT correct. The only way to know the REAL size is to get out a tape measure. One companies 10" might be the same size as another companies 12" wide tire.

 

Wouldn't it be easier to get some wheels with an inch more offset than to change the axle? The factory bomb wheels have allot of positive offset, I'm sure you could get some wheels from douglas that will move the tires in some...

 

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JMAC,

that will certainly narrow the back end of the DS - about six inches! ...But you wouldn't hit anything, and you would probably be about as wide in the rear as a stock Raptor. I didn't care for the tippy feeling of the stock Raptor I rode, I could only imagine how it would feel on a DS that narrow. I think you someone was to narrow the quad that much it would be wise to lower it a couple of inches as well, even if loosing some suspension travel.