Has anyone taken the time to replace the rear axle bearings on a scrambler? If so has anyone tried to crossreference them with ones from a place like bearings inc. to get them any cheaper? I figured that it might save me some leg work if I just asked, chances are that someone has already done it.

Does anyone have a durablu axle on their quad and if so are you happy with it.

Just trying to get a little info cause it looks as though I am definitely going to have to replace my axle bearings and possibly even the axle itself.

Balzak
2000 scrambler 400 2x4
bent and broken again.

 

I have a '99 Sport with the +5 Durablue axle from Hot Seat. This thing is one of the best mods I've done. Also install the 1.5" Durablue front wheel spacers. The added stability is incredible. As far as the bearings go. I regularily greased mine, and when I cleaned and inspected them, while installing the axle, they where fine. Be sure to get some new seals, because you'll wreck them taking out the bearings. Just follow the Polaris manual, and it's not a bad job at all.

Ken

 

How is the stearing with the spacers? Does it make it heavy? Do you need the stearing dampner?

I was looking at the DuraBlue stock axle with spacers (Won't fit on my trailer with +5 axle).

I checked my bearings recently, and after 5 years, they are still fine with no need to replace them. Grease it after every ride without fail with high quality grease.

 

Hey Kiwi,
I have the spacers on front, +5 rear axle, and a +2.5 swingarm. I guess I can't say the steering is heavier. I do have the steering dampner...a definite thumb saver. I also battle with a snug transporting fit. I now have to jump the wheel-wells in my Dodge Dakota, but it's worth it. I was going to buy the stock width axle, until Rob at Hot Seat talked me into the +5. I'll never go back.

Ken

 

When I bought rims for the front of the quad, they came with an offset that really makes the front tires stick way out. I don't remember what the offset was but it really looks neat and it did give it a little more stable feel when riding. I already had the dampner so I guess I couldn't say if it helped any.

Modquad, where were you able to find the extended swingarm? I haven't been able to find one at the places that I frequent. Were you able to find any swingarm bushings that were better than the stock ones?

Balzak
2000 scrambler 400 2x4
bent axle, wrecked bushings, bad key switch, wrecked caliper
(all from 4 flips on the pavement, damn that pavement)

 

Hot Seat sells a +2.5, and a +5 chromoly swingarms. I've had mine on for quite a while, works great. Strong and light wt.. I still have the stock front and rear bushings on my quad. Like Kiwi said, grease em regularily, and they'll last a long time. Maintenance, maintenace, maintenance.

KT