Flipped front wheels instead of using spacers
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10-02-2005, 10:16 AM
Flipped front wheels instead of using spacers
I did it with a 99 Blaster. Helped the handling a bit. Does put some wear on the wheel bearings and seals, especially if you are jumping it a lot. Replaced them every year. But I couldn't turn them on my 2004 as the wheels would not clear the disc brakes
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10-02-2005, 10:28 AM
Flipped front wheels instead of using spacers
ive had them flipped on my scrambler for 2 years now,no problems whats so ever.im still running the original bearings and they are good as new..id say flipping the wheels is safer than wheel spacers,ive seen wheels spacers break because of jumping..
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10-02-2005, 05:12 PM
Flipped front wheels instead of using spacers
Hi, Im new to this site. I had a warrior and flipped both the rear and front wheels around. Provided much better handling (especially if you are a big guy like myself 6', 290#). Had the warrior for 4 years and never experienced any problems with bearings. Just keep them greased.
The way I flipped the front wheels was to order a set of recessed tire valves that are used for drag race cars and show cars. I cant remember what place I got them from (it was a performance car site) but it was only 12 dollars for a set of 4. The way they work is this...there is an insert that replaces the standard tire valve. This insert has a flat cap that can be taken off by unscrewing it with a nickle. There is a tire valve that then screws into place so you can put in air. I also trimmed a hole into the brake caliper protecter so I could access the tire valve and maintain the tire pressure.
This solution works great. If you have questions, shoot me an e-mail.
The way I flipped the front wheels was to order a set of recessed tire valves that are used for drag race cars and show cars. I cant remember what place I got them from (it was a performance car site) but it was only 12 dollars for a set of 4. The way they work is this...there is an insert that replaces the standard tire valve. This insert has a flat cap that can be taken off by unscrewing it with a nickle. There is a tire valve that then screws into place so you can put in air. I also trimmed a hole into the brake caliper protecter so I could access the tire valve and maintain the tire pressure.
This solution works great. If you have questions, shoot me an e-mail.
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10-02-2005, 07:45 PM
Flipped front wheels instead of using spacers
the way I did mine seems more convenient than grinding the calipers or the recessed stems. i pulled the old valve stems out, and put them in the wheel backwards so the valve was inside the rim. Then I drilled the proper size hole in the same spot on the other side of the rim(the side that used to be next to the brakes) and put spare valve stems in with the valve facing out. This way the valve stem will still be on the outside of the rim when you flip the wheels, and more convenient to access. So far the only side effects I noticed are the same as wheel spacers, more bump steer and softer front suspension, but the wheels have been flipped since I owned my warrior, about a year and a half, and the original bearings are still good and tight.