I need mine lowered for drag racing for better take offs and wind resistance. Whats the best way to lower it. Im not going to do nothing but trail ride and drag race, no jumps. I have heard that the front brackets are weak and will bend or break.
Has anyone played with top end sprockets? Changed the back maybe one or two teeth?

 

I just put the rear durablue lowering kit on mine, it drops it 2" if you want (adjustable), I had to cut out my skid plate to make it fit, and as usual with durablue no instructions. it does improve cornering. I am running 13T countershaft and 42T sidewinder rear sprocket, much better than the 12/40 combo I was using

 

vraptor, how is the 13/42 better than the 12/40 combo? it seems my 12 works great for the first 125ft. or so but possibly loosing on top while dragging. shockwave, what type of drags? just wondering the rear tire setup.

 

Although 13/42 gearing is barely lower than 12/40, the smaller front sprocket sucks up more energy due to the chain turning at a tighter radius. It isn't much but it is a difference.

I don't think it chews up as much energy as an o-ring chain versus a non-o-ring chain though.

/NotuRaptor

 

notu, what do think is the best ratio for 300ft. tire size and type would help too. i've posted this question all over but no results. what type chain is on a stock raptor. if it's an o-ring what's a good non-o-ring.