I had my stock swing arm extended 3" by Bullet Fab about 6 months ago and it's cracking at the welds where the extension attaches [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/img] They clearly dont hold up to desert /dune abuse. I suppose I could have it welded again but I'm guessing it's just gonna keep cracking. I can only imagine the carnage if it broke off at speed !?

So......I'm now in the market for a DURABLE swing arm and I was wondering if they normally have the bearings and seals installed by the mfg ?
Are they normally tabbed out for the skid plate, brake line bracket, ect.....??
Are the rear shock mount locations normally the same as stock dimensions - Will my Elka shock (bolts up in stock location) fit or will I need a longer shock?

I'll search the posts for reccomendations on brand but if anybody knows of any to definately stay away from please let me know !!

My crisis is that I have a race on May 3rd and need something quick !

Thanks in advance - Eric

 

I have heard nothing but good things about the Tucker arm.

Sorry about the cracks. I have broke my stocker twice and it won't stay together any more now. Aluminum is so hard to weld, from what I have been told.

 

ridley,
i would like to bet that you and I prolly have raptors with the same setup.......got any pics of your beast.........i have the RPM swingarm with the 250r setup....it is top notch and strong..........neva had any problems with my setup........

herbdon.........

 

Do you have any pictures of the cracking?? I would like to see it.

E-Mail them to me at GregV686@yahoo.com

 

Go get Tucker and it have warranty lifetime as no question ask.....

 

i just noticed the same problem on my 4" over swingarm (cracks where it was extended) and i have only had mine out for two trips.i am thinking that maybe a quality steel unit might the way to go but i will give the dealer a chance to fix it first and see how it holds up.a swingarm coming apart at speed is not a pleasant thought so i think i will watch the new one very carefully for stress cracks.

 

I'm pretty much sold on the +4 Tucker (got all the details from ebay). I'm just hoping he can get one to me quick. I need to have it installed and test ridden by the 28th.......the clock is ticking......worse case I'll have the cracks welded but i'm gonna be pounding it for a 100 mile race and I'm worried it could break (not good in Mexico, hot, desert, 30-50 miles from a truck or any real help).

I'll try to get some pics of the cracks - gotta borrow a camera.

Thanks for the feedback -

 

I just got off the phone with Jeremy at Tucker - super nice guy and he's going to get the +4 arm (fully loaded, greased, and ready to install) to me by this Friday ! He seems to be really concerned with customer satisfaction, GREAT pricing, and standing by his products - that's refreshing these days.

Cant wait till I get it !

 

Keep us posted on the Tucker set-up and the race...hope you do well.....ride hard and ride within your abilities bro (thats where you will be fastest)!

 

I'll definately have a post race report and product review. I've raced this course two other times and got a 2nd and 3rd (in the pushin 40 on a big 4-stoke class) and now it's my turn to take it ! I'll definately do my best to stay in my envelope - ya gotta finish to finish first !

Eric