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nicker71
02-28-2005, 07:54 PM
lower, wider, what should I do. I was thinking about using 450 yfz shocks on front to lower it down. Has anyone tried these, how well do they work, how much do they cost?? I want to lower the rear end with a lowering kit, I have seen them on ebay. How well do they work.

How well do the axel extensions work?? I want to put them on the back factory axel and maybe go with so ASR plus 2 up 1 a arms. Has anyone used these before, they are cheaper than most of the others..
rollie
03-01-2005, 11:05 AM
dont be cheap...if you want to lower it and have it work awsome save up get some a-arms an axle and some elkas and set the ride hieght wherever you want....also you'll have a awsome set of shocks:D
RedRaider
03-01-2005, 01:04 PM
i have a set of durablue wheel spacers for the rear for sale if you are intersted.
nicker71
03-01-2005, 02:03 PM
how much for the wheel spacers and will the work for the front or back or both.
thanks
TORO1968
03-01-2005, 04:21 PM
Originally posted by nacsracer12
dont be cheap...if you want to lower it and have it work awsome save up get some a-arms an axle and some elkas and set the ride hieght wherever you want....also you'll have a awsome set of shocks:D

What he said... :)
watts16
03-01-2005, 04:32 PM
i saw a set on ebay for like... 250.00
RedRaider
03-01-2005, 06:26 PM
Sent you a pm
TC426EX
03-03-2005, 09:07 AM
Wheel spacers = crap. If you want to improve the raptors handling you have to correct its main flaw.... That being the high center of gravity on it... A set of Zero Preload shocks at least, and also a set of wider A-arms and axle will improve your handling and cornering 100%. I know this for a fact since my buddy has an '03 raptor. He added a set of PEP ZPS shocks, +2 arms and an X-33 axle and its a completely different bike...
HiperEX
03-03-2005, 03:38 PM
i had a rap i just fliped the rear linkage around and worked great ive herd of other ppl doing the same with no problems. i raced a few times with the linkage flipped had no problems at all
HiperEX
03-03-2005, 03:44 PM
heres a pic with 18" klaw mxrs with the linkage flipped
nicker71
03-03-2005, 04:18 PM
Linkaged flipped??? Is that the thing on the bottom that the shock connects to?? could you show a picture of that. How much lower is it?
Mattman88
03-03-2005, 04:51 PM
hey hiperex, i recognize that raptor. I have seen it, at least in pics? Are you by any chance a member or an ex-member over at bluetraxx?
HiperEX
03-06-2005, 05:17 PM
Originally posted by nicker71
Linkaged flipped??? Is that the thing on the bottom that the shock connects to?? could you show a picture of that. How much lower is it?

yes i was a member at bluetraxx

nicker71 yes flip the linkage that the shock bolts to its not that hard to do , and not sure about how much it lowers it but it did make a differnce to me