im still wateing for it to arive. im so excited to ride it with the extra width. I have front wheel spacers instaled but have not yet rode it. i have the stock axel out and am ready to instale the new one i cant wate much longer.

 

I'm curious about the weight of the stock axle - could you weigh it (a bathroom scale would work fine) ? I want to compare it to the X-33 weight......

Thanks, Eric

 

Good luck with the X-33. One of the most awkwardly designed pieces I've ever seen.

 

Raptorguy, I agree.

BY the way, the best way to weigh (did you get that[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]) something like that is to weigh yourself on the scales, then weigh yourself AND the object. Of course the difference is what the axle weighs. It is more accurate that just laying the axle on the scales.

 

Well guys my axle arived yesterday after i made this post. Im sorry but i didnt weigh it. what did you guys mean that its aquard. It is very simple to instale. this thing is awsome and it make my raptor look awsome. i havent got to ride yet because it was raining last night so i will take it for a ride right after i leave school today. im so excited to test out the axle and wheel spacers. it is now 50" at the rear and 46.5" at the front. it looks sweet.

 

Thats a good axle. I will give you a tip:
Keep checking on the bolt that goes through the axle and hub, it can come loose. Since you have to use creative means to tighten it (you can't get a wrench on the back), you need to keep an eye on it.
Also sine the studs are bolt on now, you will need ot keep you eves (wrench) on there too.
I have one and love it, its strong and light.
Did you get the billet hubs?

 

How did you get the rear at 50" wide, stock is 43.5" and you said you have 1.5" front wheel spacers on each side makes it 46.5" like you stated but my question is the rear, a +5" rear axle will put you at 48.5". I ask because I just ordered today +3" A-arms and would like to make the rear as wide or as close to how you have yours as I can.

 

Roostin,

If ya get a chance, please weigh the stock axle (since it's off the bike). I can always call Dura-Blue to get the weight of the X-33...

Thanks, Eric

 

The thing I hate most about them is the STUPID pin drive hubs. Like was said, keep them tight or you will shear the pin, the holes will round out, etc. I have seen this happen many, many times on the TT track.

 

If I'm not mistaken you want the front a touch wider than the rear.