Has any one seen or tried these new hubs? They widen the front by 3" and they cost $299. Here is a Link

 

I saw those in the new ATV sport or ATV action looked pretty sweet.

 

Yeah, they do look pretty sweet, but I think you'll have extensive bump steer and more stress on the bearings. Maybe the bearings will hold up, but only time would tell. IMO

 

I agree with Joey9 in that you will have excessive bump steer, but I don't think it will wear the bearings any faster than normal. What it will wear out faster is the ball joints on the end of your A-arms (unless you have aftermarket a-arms, those aren't replaceable, and a new set of a-arms right from yamaha is about 700 bucks). Also, I would think using those hubs would leave your front disc brakes exposed to rocks and other flying debris. Also, you'd probably have to setup your shocks to be alot stiffer after you install those.

 

When you widen your front end, you have much more leverage on the shocks. Therefore, you will need to preload/adjust them stiffer. I didn't go to the link, but are the spacers +3 on each wheel, or +3 of both combined? Also, this will not make your bearings wear quicker, but, would it not do damage to your splines? I know the bearing thing is false, UNLESS you do alot of bicycling/two wheeling.

PS Iceman11, how do you like your axle? Chrome chipping?

 

They are +3 total, 1.5" per side. They are on page 12 of October 2001, ATV Sport. Direct quote, "the hubs are claimed to be stronger than stock and have grease zerks. They accept all stock bearings, seals, and studs, and are available in blue or clear anodize." (218) 546-5510 They do look trick.

 

Hey.. im bringing this old topic up cause i need to buy new hubs.. are these any good? did anyone ever hear of them again? i bent mine and i need a new right side one so i figure if i buy these and get the + 3 inches itll be better then buying a used one for cheap.. where could i buy a new one anyone? lol

tanks guys!!!!!!!!!!! -matt-

 

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