I'm looking at lift kits. Which one is mine or is it a different one? Remember I'm new and dumb, so take it easy on me. I know it has two shocks on the back some of the smaller ones only have one. Does this make a difference with the lift kit? I noticed some seem to rotate the axel, and some seem to attack shackeles to the shocks.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: SuperCooper

I'm looking at lift kits. Which one is mine or is it a different one? Remember I'm new and dumb, so take it easy on me. I know it has two shocks on the back some of the smaller ones only have one. Does this make a difference with the lift kit? I noticed some seem to rotate the axel, and some seem to attack shackeles to the shocks.</end quote></div>

I don't understand your question. When getting a lift kit you order it by model, one made specifically for your machine. If you have a 2006 TRX500FE6 then that is what your order for. If you don't know what you have, then your paperwork or owners manual should be more specific as to the exact model.

 

OOps, sorry, even dummmber me, it has ES foreman on the side I just couldn't read it under the mud without a flashlite. Whats the difference in a rubicon and a foreman??? &lt;--- an even dumber question :&gt[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: SuperCooper

OOps, sorry, even dummmber me, it has ES foreman on the side I just couldn't read it under the mud without a flashlite. Whats the difference in a rubicon and a foreman??? &lt;--- an even dumber question :&gt;[img][/img]</end quote></div>

Even dumber - "the name" - I don't know I am not a honda man. Friends don't let friends ride Honda's - lol...

 

they're both foremans, the foreman rubicon is liquid cooled and has alloys. they are the same kit 05 and up

oh yeah...friends that ride Hondas fix thier friend's a/c rear axles...he he

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: propnut

they're both foremans, the foreman rubicon is liquid cooled and has alloys



friends that ride Hondas fix thier friend's a/c rear axles...he he</end quote></div>

LOL - good one, I like it.
That is because AC's have the power to twist axles, lol

 

nope, it's because they used inferior steel and design in their axles. an inclusion did this one in. check the parts book, they changed the part number. you shouldn't have to worry with that 376

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: propnut

nope, it's because they used inferior steel and design in their axles. an inclusion did this one in. check the parts book, they changed the part number. you shouldn't have to worry with that 376</end quote></div>

One of my rear axles is a 'Wild Boar' now. Broke it, the following week chewed up a CV joint in the rear. Low-range still puts some torque to the wheels even tho it is only a 376

 

I liked my 400, I just got tired of working on it. I had the LQ400, it was a little Vinson engine. I liked the articulating sra.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: propnut

I liked my 400, I just got tired of working on it. I had the LQ400, it was a little Vinson engine. I liked the articulating sra.</end quote></div>

I like my 400 very much, does everything I want it to do. On very rare occasions I would want some extra power to give a little brute force in certain situations. I really can't complain considering what I have done with it as to the repairs. I broke the axle as a result of a rock getting jammed in between my brakes and the wheel while getting on it in low-range. Very similar situation for the CV joint. Was not the machines fault or mine. Just an accident. The point about breaking an axle only shows that it does have some torque.
I considered the ACT (SRA), but I did some adjustments to my tire pressures and preloads and had it handling good. Then I put 1" wheel spacers on and 6ply tires and the thing is like a go-cart now. When stock, I could not keep up in the turns, now they can't keep up. I am very pleased with the results of the spacers and 6 ply tires to say the least. I can put it in a 45 degree off-camber (one side way up on a bank) and drive along just as stable as can be. Plus the spacers gave me more wheel travel. I have had it up to 11.5 inches and think I can actually get 12 inches of wheel travel and still keep all tires planted on the ground. I never expected that much from the spacers. Best money I have ever spent.