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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 07:45 PM
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What does everyone think is the best mods to improve the raptors handling and tippiness??
 
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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 08:00 PM
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Increase your front spring shock tension. if that don't work make it wider with 2+ a arms
 
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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 08:16 PM
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add aftermarket shocks to lower and help with the tippiness
 
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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 08:25 PM
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Learn how to ride!!!!JMO
 
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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 10:15 PM
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Wider , shorter tires are a good cheap way to help with this. I ride mostly mx and and got some holeshot mx's and they work awsome. Theyre also flatter than stockers{stockers are ballooned}.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2003 | 06:30 AM
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I have managed to get my raptor to handle like a dream.......but it was the expensive way
 
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Old Jan 29, 2003 | 08:39 AM
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About $3000 and youll be set...

RoostKing...
 
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Old Jan 29, 2003 | 12:59 PM
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I added SSD Elkas all around plus a wider axle and +2 +1 a-arms. Handles great now! It is all what you are willing to spend. If you don't get big air front and rear wheel spacers are a cheap alternative and improves stability alot.

Nocando
 
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