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Old 09-05-2003 | 03:32 AM
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I also found a Axcaliber for $329.
Man,i'm really lost.I think i'm going to go with a lonestar if I can find a good price.I have'nt seen any RPM axles though.
I just want someone to straight up tell me what axle to go with.LOL.I ride trails but also jump hills if that little info helps.Man,very mind boggling for me.
Thanks again,sorry to be so annoying.I think i've posted the majority.I'm flippin magazines,typing websites,and posting on this forum.
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Old 09-05-2003 | 03:46 AM
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Go with the Lonestar Axcalibur for $329.
 
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Old 09-05-2003 | 03:50 AM
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What about Eliminator axles?Are they worth a count?I found them for $295.
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Old 09-05-2003 | 03:58 AM
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I don't think there's a big enough difference to justify any price difference between them. Although I bought the Lonestar over the Durablue simply because I've heard of Durablue axles actually breaking, and only heard of Lonestars bending.
 
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Old 09-05-2003 | 09:16 AM
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I saw a Durablue snap at Budds Creek MX, it was not a pretty sight. Much easier to recover from a bad jump when all 4 wheels are on the quad!!:-)

I have a LSR Axcalibur and haven't had a single problem. The only other axle I would consider is RPM, they are supposed to be every bit as good as the LSR.

You get what you pay for, I'd spend a little more and only cry once.
 
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Old 09-05-2003 | 10:04 AM
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With durablue and lonestar if you break or bend the first one you get a replacement for free. After that you have to pay a certain amount. ( I'm not sure about the lonestar though )

If you go with RPM. They offer a "real" lifetime warranty. They are a little bit more pricey but, well worth it. I don't know the site offhand I'm sure someone in here does.
 
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Old 09-05-2003 | 10:28 AM
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What about the Dura-Blue X-33 for $299.99?seems like a lot of people like this Durablue and most places have it for over $400 bucks.This place has them for $299.99.Would that be a good deal?
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Old 09-05-2003 | 10:36 AM
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Ok, so if you widen the rear by a total of 4", should you widen the front, or would it be ok with stock front setup?
 
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Old 09-05-2003 | 11:15 AM
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Ok, so if you widen the rear by a total of 4", should you widen the front, or would it be ok with stock front setup?
You should, but you don't have to. I've heard of guys that just had the wider rear, and said it made a BIG improvement.

What about the Dura-Blue X-33 for $299.99?seems like a lot of people like this Durablue and most places have it for over $400 bucks.This place has them for $299.99.Would that be a good deal?
James it seems to me like you have your mind set on the dura-blue and are just waiting for someone to agree with you to feel comfortable with your decision..... If thats what you want to get, then GET IT MAN!!! Yes I too have heard of guys breaking the durablues, but the percentage is pretty small. For what your going to do, and your ability level you'll probably be just fine. Either suck it up and spend the extra money, or get the Durablue and keep the extra cash for something else. Either way you wont be disappointed with your decision. JUST MAKE ONE!!! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
 
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Old 09-05-2003 | 03:21 PM
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I think I did make a decision.I was leaning toward lonestar pretty much the whole time.I was thinking for some reason the Eliminator was a lonestar.I was just trying to find the best deal.I found a lonestar Axcaliber for $329.Does that sound reasonable?One more thing is their anything else at all I need to install this axle?
FlynBryn,I appreciate the little push,thats what I needed.
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James
 



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