XC arms and axle......

[2001400exrider]

what length would you go for each? just stock? maby a bit wider axel and may +1 arms? I mostly ride XC but maby wana hit the track occasionaly...what do u guys suggest? also say what make of arms or axle..

[duke416ex]

Most xc tracks a wider axle will just slow you down, or even just stop you in your tracks. I am debating arms, but after the last race, I think +1 will be to wide.You could just get an adjustable axle.

[cdalejef]

I say +1 but then you will need to buy 4+1 offset wheels. You also didn't say what kind of tracks that you will be hitting.

[2001400exrider]

sorry im not understanding correctly...do u mean +1 arms or axle or +1 for both? also why would i NEED 4+1 offset wheels?

[400exrider707]

Originally posted by 2001400exrider
sorry im not understanding correctly...do u mean +1 arms or axle or +1 for both? also why would i NEED 4+1 offset wheels?

I believe they are talking about +1 arms, and it would be a good idea to get the 4+1 offsets so that it keeps the overall width about the same while using an extended arm, thus giving you more travel.

[2001400exrider]

alright so what would be a good choice for +1 arms?

[awsomeaussies]

If your on a budget than burgard would be a good choice, you can also look on ebay they got lots of good deals on used a-arms.
As for an axle, I have the g-force adjustable axle and love it.... only $200 at Rocky Mountain:D

[SoonerYFZ]

Houser makes a-arms specifically for the XC rider in mind. I have long travel Houser a-arms that are + .5 inch. So the overall width increase is only an inch. I also run 4+1 offset front wheels so there is a good possibility I am marginally more narrow than a stock YFZ. They make these for Honda's as well.

If you aren't going to get long travel shocks then you should get stock length a-arms. Either way I would highly suggest Houser for the XC racer. There are not many companies that have supported XC racing like Houser has. Most other companies cater to MX racers.

[Dave400ex]

For the 400ex you will want +1 a-arms for XC. I have Arens LT, but there are many choices. Get them with some good shocks and 4+1 wheels, then for the axle I would go with the RPM XC race axle.

[Kurt Glore]

For XC +.5 or +1 for the Arms, but as Jeff said, you will need 4+1 front wheels to fit through the trees. The swingarm should be +1 or +1.5. For Axle, I would go with RPM or LSR, both back their product if something should happen.

If you want the best then go with ARS-FX for A-Arms and Swingarm. They come in a package with Custom Axis shocks. VERY expensive.

Burgard and Houser are my next choices.

[infantry317]

I'm using a +2+4 lonestar axle set at +2 and stock arms with 2-3 offset rims. I'm pretty happy with the results. sometimes I hook the fronts but the rear has never been a problem.