Yamaha Discussions about Yamaha ATVs.

Wheel Spacers

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 08-31-2004, 11:21 AM
heatseeker8's Avatar
Pro Rider
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 605
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Wheel Spacers

What should I expect if using them?

Also is there a manufactuer that makes a "top of the line" one?
 
  #2  
Old 08-31-2004, 11:36 AM
Turtler's Avatar
Pro Rider
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Posts: 755
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Wheel Spacers

Take a look at Sand-Sport wheel spacers, they are nice billet aluminum designs. You should expect a stabler quad, less tippy, and probably clip a few more things on the trail with your wider quad. Ive made billet aluminum spacers for the LT80, Z400, and 400ex which are in my opinion the best.
 
  #3  
Old 08-31-2004, 11:49 AM
heatseeker8's Avatar
Pro Rider
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 605
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Wheel Spacers

Thanks Turtler!!
 
  #4  
Old 08-31-2004, 12:29 PM
ss97's Avatar
Pro Rider
Lets Ride!
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 2,190
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default Wheel Spacers

Dura Blue makes a nice set of bolt-ons too. They are on my list of wants.
 
  #5  
Old 08-31-2004, 12:43 PM
Girlygirl's Avatar
This chick Rocks!
A Bad Word For A Good Thing.
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: California
Posts: 1,303
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Wheel Spacers

i was thinking of getting spacers too instead of extending my a-arms? does anyone know which would be better and the benifits of each? also if i extend the a-arms do i have to change my suspension? i have a raptor 350.
 
  #6  
Old 08-31-2004, 01:02 PM
Stoic's Avatar
Trailblazer
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 60
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Wheel Spacers

Wheel spacers are the economical method of widening your vehicle. I have off-set rims (+2) on the front and wheel spacers (+3) on the rear. The wheel spacers I bought were actually extensions of the bolts ($50). I ride motocross with 35-50 foot doubles and have yet to crack a hub or bend an axle on my 400ex. If you buy extended a-arms your stock shocks will not suffice for hard riding. You can't revalve Raptor 350 front shocks so you will have to buy after-market shocks that are valved (stiffer) for extended a-arms. Try the wheel spacers, they work great!
 
  #7  
Old 08-31-2004, 01:28 PM
DStroyer's Avatar
Pro Rider
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 559
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Wheel Spacers

Ive been using my spacers for years. No problems. I bought mine from mudusa racing off of ebay, and those guys were great. Of all the ones I looked at, those seemed to be the lightest and best built. They were even powdercoated. Im pretty sure they offer a full warranty on them too.


Dstroyer
 
  #8  
Old 08-31-2004, 01:37 PM
Dfitz's Avatar
Pro Rider
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 1,151
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Wheel Spacers

The bolt extentions will work great on your 350 on the front. I use them on all our quads. I used the billet back extenders on my raptor, now I have an X33. I had no problems with the fronts or back. Went to the X33 to lighten the load.
 
  #9  
Old 08-31-2004, 01:49 PM
Choky's Avatar
Pro Rider
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 716
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Wheel Spacers

Have you seen the new ones on Alba?Pretty trick buy expensive for what they are though [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-frown.gif[/img]
 
  #10  
Old 08-31-2004, 02:06 PM
Girlygirl's Avatar
This chick Rocks!
A Bad Word For A Good Thing.
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: California
Posts: 1,303
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Wheel Spacers

[quote]
Originally posted by: Dfitz
The bolt extentions will work great on your 350 on the front. q]

what about the back?
 


Quick Reply: Wheel Spacers



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:55 AM.