Which LT A-Arms You Guys Like

[4StrokeNewbee]

I'm looking for LT a-arms for a trx450 but still undecided on which brand. Does anybody know which a-arms jeremiah jones uses? I'm kinda leaning towards the metalcraft of houser. any body got any pictures or suggestions. another question is who would have this stuff in stock to aviod the long wait?
thanks

[quadsquadron221]

lonestar dc-4

[dsracer666]

walsh is what jones and doug are using, and is what I would choose.

[Cole Trane]

I have Houser LT's on my 400 and they're awesome. Would definately recommend them to anyone.

[Florida400EX]

Denton.

[QuadRacer041]

Originally posted by dsracer666
walsh is what jones and doug are using, and is what I would choose.


ding ding ding

[sprtrx300ex]

HOUSER!!

[416exmx]

Doug WAS using Roll and Jones WAS using ARS-FX. (I think)

[EvilJester400EX]

Viper

[JDiablo]

Roll,gibson,walsh,houser,ars-fx

[4StrokeNewbee]

anybody got the website for ARS-FX?

[R3Concepts]

All the AZ Pros run LSR DC4s. They just came out with a new generation DC4 thats +2+1s that are the hot setup right now. Tim ran them last weekend in Phoenix along with the new Lonestar LT linkage and swinger.

[rob-u/21]

http://www.arsfx.net

[dober250R]

I bought some lonestar dc-4's and had to modify those to fit my 250R properly...................I'm a fan of houser and lonestar, pretty much whoever gives you the better deal.

[400exBro]

JB racing a arms...

[smitty_13f]

i'd go with jb racing or herrmann racing

[schulte_85]

:D www.smcfabrication.com:D

[fasterz]

i my self am a fan of the JRD's

[blasterkid]

i sceond that jrd are my choice

[racerx573]

Walsh or Laeger's/JB

[Pappy]

while i have never rode this set up, it would be my choice. i am not a fan of the new style ball joints alot of companies are using/fabricating. i prefer the shouldered lower ball joint and the heavier upper ball joint as apposed to the enclosed ball joint design

[beak7707]

What are you going to be doing with them, rec diding, XC, MX?? If you want a damn good a-arm for a good price HOUSER by far. I race XC and it seems ARS-FX is the setup everybody is after now. I ran Houser on my 250r and loved them and I know a couple other people running them that are very happy. Yeah roll and walsh are great, but Houser works and you will save a ton of money.

[TBD]

I'm with Pappy, I also like the shouldered ball joints over the all thread style.

[R3Concepts]

Pappy, is that Jathans bike?

[MD450r]

Pappy
What is the other style setup you are talking about. Do you mean the integrated hiem like walsh and gibson or the threaded hiem like Denton long travels or something else. Sorry just dont know what you are talking about. Thanks

Aaron

[JDiablo]

they are intergrated into the arms^^^^

[Pappy]

Originally posted by MD450r
Pappy
What is the other style setup you are talking about. Do you mean the integrated hiem like walsh and gibson or the threaded hiem like Denton long travels or something else. Sorry just dont know what you are talking about. Thanks

Aaron

im talking about the type that use the ball joints held in by circlips. roll, houser,burgard,walsh etc. i know there is nothing wrong with that type of ball joint, but my personal preference is to avoid them. again, pure personal preference.

i dont remeber who's quad that was, i was checking out the front end and grabbed a pic. if i was racing that would be my set up. and btw....i have never met the manufacture of those arms or in no way know them:p (disclaimer...lmfao)

[roostin_dale]

Originally posted by Pappy
i am not a fan of the new style ball joints alot of companies are using/fabricating. i prefer the shouldered lower ball joint and the heavier upper ball joint as apposed to the enclosed ball joint design

I agree with you. People say that the newer kinds are extrmely strong but I just dont trust it....

[TC426EX]

Me too, I prefer the shouldered balljoint design...

To answer the question, I would consider:

Laeger LT (non protrax)
JB Racing LT
Walsh (if you got big dollars)

In that order...

http://laegerracing.com/images/trx450_a_armsblk.jpg

http://jbatvracing.com/images/arms/YFZ-Long-Travel-A-Arms.gif

[project R]

Originally posted by TC426EX
Me too, I prefer the shouldered balljoint design...

To answer the question, I would consider:

Laeger LT (non protrax)
JB Racing LT
Walsh (if you got big dollars)

In that order...

http://laegerracing.com/images/trx450_a_armsblk.jpg

http://jbatvracing.com/images/arms/YFZ-Long-Travel-A-Arms.gif


I agree, I went with the JBs since I found a used set for a good price, and the quality and craftsmenship is definately top notch. I would go with the Laegers or JB depending on which you can get a better deal on, the designs are very similiar as you can see by the pics.

[LTZ440 Guy]

My current setup:
Leager Protrax +2 LT
Elka Quad Rate w/piggies

I personally like this setup, but this is also on a Z440, and I baught the quad built the way it sits. I used to own a YFZ450 which I preferred Walsh on. Personally I would go with Houser or JB, they make great stuff for the 450R, and at reasonable prices. My 440 compared to the YFZ450 is a night and day difference. The Walsh setup I ran wasn't top notch because Walsh isn't cheap, but the 440 with the Laeger/Elka front end is like landing on a cloud, and I love it.

-Brandon

[nacs400ex]

I would recommend Walsh, Laeger/JB, depending on your budjet. I have the standard travel JB's, with Elkas and couldnt be happier

[blasterkid]

Originally posted by LTZ440 Guy
My current setup:
Leager Protrax +2 LT
Elka Quad Rate w/piggies

I personally like this setup, but this is also on a Z440, and I baught the quad built the way it sits. I used to own a YFZ450 which I preferred Walsh on. Personally I would go with Houser or JB, they make great stuff for the 450R, and at reasonable prices. My 440 compared to the YFZ450 is a night and day difference. The Walsh setup I ran wasn't top notch because Walsh isn't cheap, but the 440 with the Laeger/Elka front end is like landing on a cloud, and I love it.

-Brandon

u have any pics of ur set up

[DirtDevilBT]

What would be the pros and cons of a set up like Houser vs. and set up with lonestar? And what I mean by that is long travel comes in gull wing style and straight style with lower shock mounts. If I were to go with straight lower a-arms I'd get a standard travel set up. I like the way DC-4's look but still not a fan of the hiem joint tops.

I don't know a damn thing about front ends so that's why I ask.

[4StrokeNewbee]

thats exactlly what i wanna know. whats teh difference between the two LT styles (gullwing, and bottom mount like houser)
I kinda like the metalcraft but their service could be better. does anybody got a pic of the leagers on a quad?

[roostin_dale]

Gullwing style is said to have more strength, and also allows room to move the mount for more travel...


If I were to go with straight lower a-arms I'd get a standard travel set up

Why? Even if the LT lowers are straight, the shock mount is moved to allow a longer shock...which you are getting more travel, what also makes it a "long travel" setup is the balljoints....

I am not an expert on front ends, so hopefully someone else will explain it better...

by switching to LT, you will get more travel and a much smoother ride than standard...

[TCracin440ex]

Originally posted by R3Concepts426ex
All the AZ Pros run LSR DC4s. They just came out with a new generation DC4 thats +2+1s that are the hot setup right now. Tim ran them last weekend in Phoenix along with the new Lonestar LT linkage and swinger.


sorry bro but tim was running walsh at phoenix.....look at the pics

[roostin_dale]

Originally posted by TCracin440ex
sorry bro but tim was running walsh at phoenix.....look at the pics

Yes I believe it was wlash at Phoenix, but he was running DC4 at one point in time....

[TCracin440ex]

i think far has the motor of his bike worked right....now he will be worried about handling...we all know he wont be ditchin them peps...but i think right now hes lookin for the a-arm that handles the best....i think he will proally stick with walsh

[roostin_dale]

Originally posted by TCracin440ex
i think far has the motor of his bike worked right....now he will be worried about handling...we all know he wont be ditchin them peps...but i think right now hes lookin for the a-arm that handles the best....i think he will proally stick with walsh

I think now that the national season has started, he wont be switching over....I bet he stays with Walsh, alot of pros are using his products now...

[TCracin440ex]

i wonder if hes gonna use a walsh swinger too or is he already usin a walsh....cuz last year i know he ran a JB swing arm with a laeger frontend

[roostin_dale]

Originally posted by TCracin440ex
i wonder if hes gonna use a walsh swinger too or is he already usin a walsh....cuz last year i know he ran a JB swing arm with a laeger frontend

good question, I havent heard anything about his swingarm...

[4StrokeNewbee]

hey guys the walsh website doesnt have any prices on there a-arms. how much would a set for a 450r run?

[TC426EX]

Theyre expensive man... Im not sure but I am almost positive they are over 1000 bucks... Something like 1300 I think...

[LTZ440 Guy]

I have pics of the Laeger setup on my Digi but my PC is not letting me transfer the pics to it, so I am actually going to a friends house tonight so that I can get my pics on here. should have them today or tommorrow, might not be the best pics, but they were at the track on Sunday and I finally got it all together and clean before my race.

[Florida400EX]

Pics of my long travel Denton A-arms on my YFZ.

http://img4.imagevenue.com/loc187/459_YFZ_and_Z400_005.jpg

[d-unitracing157]

Herrmann Racing a-arms or roll

[LTZ440 Guy]

here is a pic of my setup

[R3Concepts]

Originally posted by Florida400EX
Pics of my long travel Denton A-arms on my YFZ.

http://img4.imagevenue.com/loc187/459_YFZ_and_Z400_005.jpg

Good to see Rudy's made it to Florida.

[EPDP99]

no kidding good for him.

[Dave400ex]

I would go with Laeger/JB, Houser, Walsh, or ArsFX.

[4StrokeNewbee]

i think the my only draw back from the laeger's is that the top a-arms is thinner than the bottom.

[roostin_dale]

Originally posted by Dave400ex
I would go with Laeger/JB, Houser, Walsh, or ArsFX.

and Viper:devil:

[Airik79mx]

I have the JB's and I'm very happy with them. My opinion would be get the JB's or Houser's unless you got the cash for Walsh or Leagers Pro Trax.

Note: I have the JB A-arms, Swing-arm, Stem and, Frame Gusssets/ Powder Coating. Very happy with everything for the price.

[Meat]

ARS\FX !
http://www.thebansheezone.com/Bansheezone/Pics/250r_Spindle2-16-05.jpg

[TampaBoy813]

Originally posted by Meat
ARS\FX !
http://www.thebansheezone.com/Bansheezone/Pics/250r_Spindle2-16-05.jpg Man I like tho's a lot do they come in +1+1? I want to build my bike for XC and need more info...thanxs

[blasterkid]

is it me or does that spindle look super small

[ZRider400]

Heres the setup i just got... cant wait to test it out:devil:

http://img2.imagevenue.com/loc237/7a9_450finished1.JPG

[4StrokeNewbee]

nice looking set-up Zrider let us know how it works

[400exBro]

I was wondering if any one that is running the JB long travel style set up if they would be able to give me some numbers for setting up the front end? Camber and toe in....
I race mx, they are the JB LT +2 3/8 a arms....
i have already looked at LSR web site, but would like to have the numbers for the JB a arms, not the gull wing design.
thanks

[WhiteBros400ex]

I like the Gibson/Axis sets up.

Id say either leager/Walsh/Roll/ArsFX are really my favorites but of course i couldnt afford and Lt front end so i just bought a standard travel +2 burgard a armswith elka traiple rate piggy backs.

[ssrgeoff]

Sorry to bring back such an old topic but what length A-arms would you recommend for mostly MX.

I am trying to decide on +2 or +2.5,+3 arms with a 4:1 offset. With the longer arms I should be pushing the 50" width. Would the longer make it any better for bump steer?

Anyone know what Natalie and Farr are using length wise?

I am either going with Laeger, Houser or JD. Two of the companies are local so that makes it nice.

[H-Bomb09]

For MX with a 4:1 offset anything between +2 or +3 is good, most guys try to get as close to 50 inches as possible, I chose +3, but my brother has +2 and he says he sees no reason for the extra inch but i prefer it, so its all opinion on whether you go with 2 or 3

[mitchummm]

i got +2 laegers Long bodies wit 3-2 offset douglas/omf's.

[XtremeChick]

I like Teixeira Tech, but I know they're not taking orders right now cause they're moving to a different location with a bigger shop.

www.teixeiratech.com

Tina

[Florida400EX]

Originally posted by LTZ440 Guy
here is a pic of my setup

Hey brandon, it's jack, good to see you finished the Z, I got the white YFZ with the Denton/ Elka setup, I've seen you out at thundercross a few times... Here's a pic of my frontend



http://www.freeimagehosting.info/uploads/0601c143cd.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.info)

[JHF219]

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[ssrgeoff]

Originally posted by mitchummm
i got +2 laegers Long bodies wit 3-2 offset douglas/omf's.

Do you have a pic of this setup. I went ahead and ordered Laeger +2 yesterday and should have them today since they were in stock. Now, who owes me money so I can get the shocks?

[mitchummm]

not now, in a week. unless yuou'll be at echeconee i can show you the quad there

[ssrgeoff]

Originally posted by mitchummm
not now, in a week. unless yuou'll be at echeconee i can show you the quad there

Unfortunately, no. Little far from me. But in a weeks time if you have a pic you can send? What shocks are you running? I am having a hard time deciding; Elka, PEP or TCS. I like the look of the piggyback over the remote.

[mitchummm]

Elka, however my next choice was PEP but nasty wait time unfortunately. Yes in a week or so i will have pics

[Out_Sider]

i personally like the gibson/axis & arsfx/axis & roll/elka front ends