Sportsman 700 Lift & Axel Troubles

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Jun 17, 2018 | 01:53 PM

Seacattz

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Sportsman 700 Lift & Axel Troubles

I have a 2004 Sportsman 700 with a 2” lift and 30” Siverback Tires. There is not a lot of clearance in the front tires so any travel in the front suspension tends to rub the fenders. I added a 2 “ lift spacer to the top of the front struts which solved my clearance problem. As soon as I drove it, both front outer CV boots ripped and the right front axel pulled out of the outer CV joint. If I want to leave my current set up, do I need longer axels? Custom CV boots?

Jun 17, 2018 | 04:41 PM

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I just checked Gorilla Axle and they have standard length axles, and axles for their 6" and 10" lifts. Nothing for a 2" lift, which shouldn't even need longer axles. Maybe it's because of the way you lifted it without a lift kit? They say their axles can handle steeper angles if that's the problem. High Lifter doesn't even make front axles for it.

Jun 17, 2018 | 06:00 PM

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Thanks. I checked those sites too There was already 2” of lift on there and I added an additional 2” so it has a total of 4” now.

Jun 17, 2018 | 11:48 PM

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Sorry. I misunderstood. With 4" of lift, I think I would get longer axles unless someone comes up with a better suggestion.

Jun 24, 2018 | 11:32 AM

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So I ended up just taking the additional lift out and putting the axels back together. It will just have to rub.

Jun 24, 2018 | 03:16 PM

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Well, if you can live with it that way it's cheaper than buying new axles. With tires that big I would have gone with new axles and enough lift to keep them from rubbing.