I know about the wider rear axle...but what else have all you guys done to make your Raptor turn better and not "push" so much? I want to know about proper width extended A-Arms, what shocks work best, is it necessary to go with zero-preload units as opposed to normal shocks, etc. (I hear the center of gravity on this machine is a problem) I would like to make my Raptor handle on par with the best 400ex's, for example. Lotsa input please!

 

besides the wide axle I went with 2"offset front rims, makes mine as wide as my bro who bought the a-arms, his does handle a bit better than mine (about $900 better [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] ), but I also use the durablue lowering kit at least in the rear, mine rides tall anyway (sort of a baja setup for desert riding) I need the clearance, hard to compare it to the 400ex though which handles well and was my last quad, since my raptor has so much more torque and hp I hit the turns much faster than i did on the ex

 

scott,what kind of riding are you doing?
mx?
trail?
desert?
dunes?
mud?
we can help you a lot more if we know what your actually setting up your quad for.

 

<< scott,what kind of riding are you doing?
mx?
trail?
desert?
dunes?
mud?
we can help you a lot more if we know what your actually setting up your quad for. >>



Good question

 

Cannitor &amp; Turbo33, thanks for the responses. Sorry for the oversight...that info certainly is necessary! My Raptor is going to be set up primarily for fast desert-type riding, and also duning @ Glamis mixed in as well. I will also ocassionally do some woods-type riding with it. (Going to the Rocky Mountain ATV Jamboree!) I guess you could sum it up as fast trail riding. My major gripe is that it does not feel nimble at lower speeds. Hopefully some of the mods will improve this. All responses are greatly appreciated!!!

 

A wider axle is all you need and to know how to ride. No need to get the a arms or any of that expensive junk. A extended swingarm would be better

 

Scottd The best mod I ever purchased for any of the three Raptors I've owned was the front suspension. I went with TCS zero preload up front. The quad felt like it had training wheels. The factory shocks are very soft and start THE WHOLE TIPPY FEELING. Shocks made 10 times better handling than the plus 4 in. axle that I had purchased first.

 

I have a +4 Lonestar axle and Maxxis Razr's on my Raptor. It now spins donuts around my 400EX.

 

Scott, after you get the machine comfortable for you at speed, you will need a steering damper.....keeps the beast tracking straight when averything is a blur. I got a PEP and would not recommend it too anyone. Denton is popular with no complaints.

 

for the front you need to add a-arms or wheel spacers,also up front,as gary said you need a denton steering stabilizer as well as zero preload shocks(tcs,pep,custom axis,elka etc.)a arms...+2,+1
in the rear add a plus 2 swingarm(what a difference!)and a rear rebuild on your existing shock from tcs(450.00),its a zero preload conversion
your raptor will now handle as well as a race quad!enjoy.you now have a whopping 11&quot;plus of shock travel(do you like to jump?)
be advised,you are wider than before ,depending on your weight and sag on your shocks probably in the 48&quot;to 50&quot;area