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Old 08-10-2018, 06:42 PM
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I’m looking for a long travel front end for my kids LT 80. I would like Long travel arms and shocks
 
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Old 08-20-2018, 01:48 PM
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Go check out CT racing they carry front A-arms by teixeira which are long travel and they also have shocks. hope that helps.
 
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Old 08-21-2018, 09:03 AM
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There is a good reason single a-arm designs are not "long-travel". Negative camber (/ \) will be significantly exaggerated the longer the stroke...this can be kinda offset by starting with positive camber (\ /), but both conditions can have negative impacts on both handling and tread wear...just something to consider...
 
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Old 08-21-2018, 10:03 AM
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Also you could do the front shocks from midwest minis and make the brackets that Dirtdevil did. That is the route I went and I am currently fabricating the brackets. It is an easy and inexpensive way to soften up the ride and pick up some wheel travel.
 
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Old 08-21-2018, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by koliver811
Also you could do the front shocks from midwest minis and make the brackets that Dirtdevil did. That is the route I went and I am currently fabricating the brackets. It is an easy and inexpensive way to soften up the ride and pick up some wheel travel.
Yup...that's a good route on a budget...that set-up is now on my neighbor's machine...his 12yo beats the **** out of that thing and it's held up well to the abuse!

 
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Old 08-21-2018, 05:07 PM
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Thanks for all the info. I may just give those Midwest minis a try with the brackets. I’ve also read about kasea 90 shocks that I’m tring to get more info on.
 
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Friends don't let friends ride Elka's..
 
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Old 10-03-2018, 04:48 PM
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lol
 
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Old 10-03-2018, 08:14 PM
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Still looking
 
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Old 10-04-2018, 03:25 PM
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Don't like the Texiera kit eh. How about the 300ex conversion kit?
 

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