85 to 88 Suzuki LT230S Quadsport help.
go back ti the first year or 2 of this thread theres a detailed example of conferting 250 arms to a 230,..gotta cut mounts off an wield on new ones spaced same as 250 then lotta head ache getting tie rods worked out right,..an dont get but i belive it was 4 inches wider,..2 2inch spacers do same thing lot easier an cheaper,..or build a 250 one...jmo
yes,..thats covers in this thread some where too,..cutting arms a widing them,..an addin block between arm mount an frame too
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Spacers will work for the a-arms but they are alot of work to make. I made some prototypes out of some old metal I had and they worked great, but I'm now on to lt250s a-arms. You have to cut the bearing holder down to lt230 size and they bolt right up. Don't forget you will need new tie rods and you need the lt250s spindle because its different and without it, your camber will be off by alot. An lt250r rear axle will also bolt up into the bearing carrier, give you the extra width in the rear that you just added to the front with lt250s a-arms. You also need lt250s front shocks, or I suggest them. I recommend an lt250s rear shock over every other shock. Its affordable and its rebound is amazing. I might change my mind though whenever I can get a chance to finish the rebuild on my works shock which I happened to pick up for $20. I also recommend new handle bars, I picked up some aftermarket banshee bars if I remember correctly, they are very nice.
Spacers will work for the a-arms but they are alot of work to make. I made some prototypes out of some old metal I had and they worked great, but I'm now on to lt250s a-arms. You have to cut the bearing holder down to lt230 size and they bolt right up. Don't forget you will need new tie rods and you need the lt250s spindle because its different and without it, your camber will be off by alot. An lt250r rear axle will also bolt up into the bearing carrier, give you the extra width in the rear that you just added to the front with lt250s a-arms. You also need lt250s front shocks, or I suggest them. I recommend an lt250s rear shock over every other shock. Its affordable and its rebound is amazing. I might change my mind though whenever I can get a chance to finish the rebuild on my works shock which I happened to pick up for $20. I also recommend new handle bars, I picked up some aftermarket banshee bars if I remember correctly, they are very nice.
another stupid question. in this forum i read that warrior and blaster rear hubs will my stock axle. will they still work if i go to the q-racer axle? what about front hubs? if the yamaha hubs work then will i have to have the wheels for a yamaha or suzuki? ok, so many stupid questions. please keep in mind i have been out of the game since 89. yes, i am now old, ha!!