my atv has the lift to apply preasure to the springs i moved them to stiffen up the springs it lifted it bout an inch and a half is this ok for stock axles it still has 2 more knotches togo it will lift it from 13.8 inches to 15.9 inches of clearence im running 27s on it if not it would be 11.8 to 13.9

 

How doest htat Machine do with the 27" Mudlites??? Hi-Lifter does make a 1-2" Lift kit for the Kodiaks/Grizzly 450's. Personally I couldn't handle the stiffness of the stock machine with is set on those 2 notches! I have heard the stock axles will take the extra height without much of a problem.. but you are also turning 27" Tires.... I am considering getting the lift and keeping 25" XTRs' tires.. or no lift and 26" XTR's

 

yea it turns themfine i have been in mud up to the top of the racks and in low gear its no problem, in high it will take more and so far i have had no complaints. imthinking bout the clutch kit but im not sure yet. i turn the 27s fine

 

I've got a 2007 Kodiak 450, I put the 2" highlifter kit on. It rocks!!! I also have 26" XTR's on SS112 ITP's and my bike has no problem turning them. I wouldn't even expect that the shock adjuster cranked to the stiffest setting would even lift up the bike more than an inch or so, but even if it did, I too would not enjoy the ride. I had the 26" Radials on before the lift kit and the only thing I noticed was a small amount of rubbing over rolling hills at higher speeds. After the lift kit... my Kodiak is a monster Eh?! Just as tall as my Brother-in-laws 700 Grizzly at a fraction of the price. ROCK AND ROLL!!!

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: wild rider

it will lift it from 13.8 inches to 15.9 inches of clearence im running 27s on it if not it would be 11.8 to 13.9</end quote></div>

Going to a tire 2 inches taller than stock will only add 1 inch more ground clearance, not 2.

 

I was gonna just put 27"s on with out a lift but after I put the 26"s on with out the lift I really don't think 27"s would fit well. Now that I have the lift combined with the rims & tires I wouldn't change thing.

 

brad w i measured it from the ground to bottom of bike b4 the 27s and its a 2in difference so thanks for the imput

 

Well, in order to gain 2 inches of clearance from tires alone, the new tire would have to be 4 inches taller than the original. Maybe the tires are actually larger than advertised and/or over-inflated.

 

BradW is right if you only change the tires from 25's to 27's, you gain 1 in.

 

Hey Crazy Steve... I'd strongly suggest getting the 26"s and the lift. Treat yourself man... you won't be disappointed.