I have both a 300ex and a honda recon. the 300ex engine is toast and the front recon hub is busted. i measured the knuckle/spindle from top to bottom and got roughly 4.25 inches on both. I have the recon hub off and will start on the 300ex tomorrow. This would allow for front disc brakes also. has anyone else done this or is it not possible?

 

let us know how it comes out

 

so, you haven't heard of anyone else doing this? Also, the front rims are bent on the recon (car accident) with bald tires, the 300ex tires look new... I HOPE THIS WORKS...

 

for your sake i hope it doesnt fall off! never heard of somebody using utility and sport ATV parts interchangeably like this

 

If it bolts up properly, i don't see how it could fall off. i'm not sure what you mean. obviously, it the hubs are loose fitting or something i won't do it.

 

sorry, that was scarcasm with the not falling out.... i dont see why it would not work. but idk if i woudl use it for more than a temporary fix, unless they are the same part???

 

They aren't the same part, i may need to adjust the tie rods a little to compensate for the steering. The thing i think is going to stop this is the ball joints may be different sizes. The 300ex ball joints MAY be beefier and the holes may be too big for the smaller recon ball joints. going to bed, will find out tomorrow if i have time...

 

some tie rod ends are adjustable/removeable. so it the 300ex tirerod end is that way see if mabe you cant put it on the recon rod body???

 

It should work, the balljoints and the tierod ends are the same. I know you can put 300ex hubs on a 2wd trx300.

 

it will work, BUT the top of the tire will stick out past the bottom of the tire. also i would seriously have to screw in (shorten) the recon tie rods. also, the bottom ball joint on the recon is slightly larger than the ball joint on the 300ex. I could drill out the lower hole on the 300ex knuckle and call it a day. It just seems easier to buy a new hub for the recon.