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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 04:35 PM
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Default Scrambler top heavy fixes for top heavy 4 wheelers?

hey just wondering if there is anything i can do to lower the center of gravity on the scrambler. the rear shock is set on the lowest setting not for sure how to adjust the fronts. (not adjustable?) maybe smaller rear tires they are not stock and are taller than stock. let me know what you all think. i wouldnt mind dropping it all 3 inches or so all the way around if possible. kits? or anything
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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 04:57 PM
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Default Scrambler top heavy fixes for top heavy 4 wheelers?

i would go with 20inch tires all the way around
 
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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 06:28 PM
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Default Scrambler top heavy fixes for top heavy 4 wheelers?

or get some wheel spacers so it will be more stable, and wont feel so top heavy.

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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 07:18 PM
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Default Scrambler top heavy fixes for top heavy 4 wheelers?

Another vote for wheel spacers
 
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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 08:06 PM
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Default Scrambler top heavy fixes for top heavy 4 wheelers?

Tire size, spacers will sometime get you out of the grooves in the trail. When i went from 23/22 to 25 all the way around the performance took a dump!
 
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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 08:18 PM
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Default Scrambler top heavy fixes for top heavy 4 wheelers?

what is it your tryin to accomplish ? learn ta ride the machine as is the xtra clearance plus the yellow button will get ya thru the ruff stuff .........
 
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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 08:21 PM
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Default Scrambler top heavy fixes for top heavy 4 wheelers?

Just to make you aware that when you adjust your shock, it's for tension and not height. I realize that it will sit lower, but it will bottom out very easy if you have the preload too loose. The adjustment is for spring preload and not ride height.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 08:57 PM
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Default Scrambler top heavy fixes for top heavy 4 wheelers?

thanks for the replys. im trying to accomplish a lower riding height so its not so top heavy when turning sharp or difficult terrain. i do feel more in control when im closer to the ground i know i havent rode it that much but have been riding for a long time. i know they are known to be top heavy but i was just wondering if there was a height adjustment that can be made.thanks BigBlueScrammy for the info i didnt know it adjusted tension, did well in the dunes last weekend so i may just leave the rear set like it is. the rear tires i think are 25 or so i do have some other tires that are 21 i believe. im going to swap them out to see if it changes how i feel on it. is there anything else?
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i just checked the rear tires they are only 22 and the other tires that i have that i thought were smaller are 22's as well
 
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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 10:46 PM
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Default Scrambler top heavy fixes for top heavy 4 wheelers?

i would go with 20 inch tires and maybe 1/4 inch wheel spacers
 
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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 10:54 PM
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Default Scrambler top heavy fixes for top heavy 4 wheelers?

Top heavy or high center of gravity is a characteristic of most quads. One expensive fix (or at least improvement) is extended a-arms to make the wheels farther apart. There are companies who sell them.
 
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