I have a scrambler 500 2001 2 wheel drive,I would like to get a scrambler 4x4. I found someone to trade but it is a 400 4x4 1997 all stock,not to sure about the 2stroke. what should I do.

 

If I were you, I would try to find a 99 or 00 4x4. Many important changes were made in 99 such as concentric drive (front shaft). The 400 engine is a very strong,inexpensive to modify,and very reliable powerplant. Price on used 400,s seems to be going up since they discontinued them for the 2001 model year.

 

Exactly.

Actually, it has a chain similar to what you have now plus a chain from the transmission to a bearing carrier and one more chain from that carrier to drive the front wheels. Thats 3 chains total. The newer models are 1 rear chain and 1 shaft to drive the front.

 

Snowride is right. There is more to be gained by going with a 99 or newer 400 than there is going from a 400 to a 500. There are lots of little things that add up to a better machine. Waterproof electrical connectors, one chain instead of 3, concentric drive, etc. The 400 & 500 are close performance wise when stock, but $200 will get you more speed/power out of the 400 than $500 will out of the 500. It seems most people who own a Scrambler, after owning it for a while, get accustomed to the speed/power and want just a little more. This is easier to do with the 400. After all, that is the main reason for a Scrambler, it is the fastest 4x4 out there.