Lonestar Axle or Durablue [Archive]

400exrider0004

08-13-2005, 03:26 PM

Does the lonestar axle extend up to +4 all together. I am getting +2 a-arms and they say it only goes to +3.5? So my question is does the Lonestar acle go up to +4 all together?

Pappy

08-13-2005, 03:32 PM

Lonestar all the way:cool:

And i had no issues with the rear width extended to match my +2 arms.

400exrider0004

08-13-2005, 03:42 PM

Hey thanks for the info, but do you have any more pictures of your bike? Not because of the axle but because your bike is awesome!!!!Is is a 450 or 400ex?

Thanks

Pappy

08-13-2005, 04:01 PM

it is a 450R

here is a thread from when i completed the build
http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=130859&highlight=rebuild+450r

Pappy

08-13-2005, 04:02 PM

and as she sits today

rollie

08-13-2005, 09:36 PM

Lonestars never let me down :D

JR3

08-14-2005, 09:15 AM

My bike not as nice as pappys but heres my lonestar http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v367/250ex3/100_2466.jpg

TC426EX

08-14-2005, 02:53 PM

This isnt even a question here....

Lonestar all the way no doubt! Definitely love mine, thats for sure

bryan.young1

08-14-2005, 03:07 PM

i have heard that durablue does not back there axels as well as lonstar. i.e it takes alot of sending back and forth and paper work to get durablue to fix or replace if the axel fails, as apposed to loanstar that i had a friend bent his after like a year and they sent him a new one within a week or two. no hastle. this didn't happen to me so its all hear say but it seems to be the common opnion.
bryan

reconmaster

08-15-2005, 09:32 AM

i know lots of ppl with durablues but i ride with a guy who has a lonestar and ha d a drablue and hated the customer service so i would say Lonestar

99_300ex

08-15-2005, 09:35 AM

if i had the money for a lonestar i know it would already be on my quad so id say go for the lonestar.

rob-u/21

08-15-2005, 10:15 AM

I would go with a lonestar over a durablue any day.

JRP

08-15-2005, 10:57 AM

deff lonestar

vote4pedro

08-18-2005, 11:14 AM

dantwo

08-18-2005, 11:29 AM

You need to be getting your facts straight before you accuse LSR of that...

Dan @ LSR

Pappy

08-18-2005, 11:35 AM

Originally posted by vote4pedro
I'd say DuraBlue. I have their Eliminator axle and carrier on my YFZ and I love it. LSR's are good but they haven't been around as long as DuraBlue. As far as the warranty, I think LSR (and many others) went BK and changed the name so all the old axles aren't covered any longer. DuraBlue has been in business longer than any other mfg which makes me more comfortable. What good is a lifetime warranty if the company isn't there?

sounds like a durablue employee:chinese:

wilkin250r

08-18-2005, 11:39 AM

That's funny. My first thought would be "what good is a lifetime warrenty if it's only good once..."

mxrider2000

08-18-2005, 01:15 PM

I would have to say Durablue. I had a Lonestar axle and when I had a question and called them nobody seemed to know anything there. Now I have a Durablue axle and I love it. Plus when I have a question or problem they are very helpful.

roostin_dale

08-18-2005, 01:19 PM

Lonestar has been the best carrier and axle i have ever owned.

As soon as my current RPM breaks again (will be the 3rd one).. I am gunna get another Lonestar...

Pappy

08-18-2005, 01:19 PM

Originally posted by mxrider2000
I would have to say Durablue. I had a Lonestar axle and when I had a question and called them nobody seemed to know anything there. Now I have a Durablue axle and I love it. Plus when I have a question or problem they are very helpful.

vote4pedro didnt think you guys heard him, so he signed up again to make sure.:chinese:

so which name are you sticking with so i can ditch the other name?

vote4pedro

08-18-2005, 03:01 PM

Pappy, why you bagging on me? I don't usually do these "forum" things and came across this site yesterday. I thought I'd post something that might help others. I made another post regarding a 450R lowering kit that I thought would help too. I thought this was an "open" forum and people were looking for helpful information. Didn't mean to piss anyone off, just trying to help.

Dan, didn't mean any disrespect to LSR. Just relaying what I heard.

Pappy

08-18-2005, 03:25 PM

Originally posted by vote4pedro
Pappy, why you bagging on me? I don't usually do these "forum" things and came across this site yesterday. I thought I'd post something that might help others. I made another post regarding a 450R lowering kit that I thought would help too. I thought this was an "open" forum and people were looking for helpful information. Didn't mean to piss anyone off, just trying to help.

Dan, didn't mean any disrespect to LSR. Just relaying what I heard.

read your post about a company going out of business, or misleading information isnt something we take lightly..period. you are 100% free to your opinions, but trust me, if your info isnt factual you will be called out on it.

you are also free to support any company you so choose, but making things up as you go along isnt going to cut it, atleast not on this site.

Rico

08-19-2005, 08:51 AM

I"ve owned both and the durablues 1 time warranty sucks.

LSR has a better warranty for a bent axle but watch the sprocket hub....:o

Snoopy450r

01-23-2006, 10:09 AM

I dont think either one of those companies axels match up to RPM's Dominator or Dominator II axels. RPM has a full life time warrente against bending or breaking. Thats all my friends and I use and iv never seen one bend or break. If you want the top of the line axel RPM is the only way to go.

fandl450r

01-23-2006, 10:12 AM

Survey Says and the number one answer is.....................Lonestar :)

jwick07

01-23-2006, 10:32 AM

LSR all the way, A arms too!! l love em

xx3003xrdrxx

01-23-2006, 10:45 AM

ive got lsr aarms , lsr axle , carrier . Its the only way for the price .

KatHouseMouse

01-23-2006, 12:07 PM

LONESTAR!!!

Honda

01-24-2006, 12:58 AM

I'd say DuraBlue. I have their Eliminator axle and carrier on my YFZ and I love it. LSR's are good but they haven't been around as long as DuraBlue. As far as the warranty, I think LSR (and many others) went BK and changed the name so all the old axles aren't covered any longer. DuraBlue has been in business longer than any other mfg which makes me more comfortable. What good is a lifetime warranty if the company isn't there?

LMAO!!! Who cares how long they have been in business! Doesn't mean a damn thing!

I have heard so much bad stuff about DuraBlue.....I am suprised they are even still in business!!

Lonestar.....RPM....or Team, Take your pick they are all great axles!

I am Sure Dan over at Lonestar will take care of any issue you would ever have on a Lonestar axle, they are a very stand-up company.

knight rider

01-25-2006, 05:35 PM

id sat dura blue but i also like loanstar i like duras idea with the hubs iv never broke one or bent one and iv hade one on my 300ex 400ex and if i end up getting a 450r i will put one in it to

Chino886

01-25-2006, 05:39 PM

LSR....only way to go....

wheeltrax

01-25-2006, 10:50 PM

definately lonestar

rob-u/21

01-26-2006, 08:34 AM

I've had a lonestar on my 440 since '99 and have never had any problems. And I have put a whole lot of baja miles on that axle. I am now building a 450r for baja and was trying to decide of going with an RPM, a TEAM, or a lonestar. But I think I'm sticking with Lonestar.

pit/wood

01-28-2006, 12:52 PM

durablue sucks,bend it once and it costs you nothing to get it straightened the first time(my own experiance,not hearsay)bend it again and they charge you 170 bucks to fix it(plus you pay shipping both ways,and they have a standard $25.00 charge for return shipping(so I was told by thier head of sales and marketing)I paid 14.65 to ship it to them .I have receipts and can explain further if need be.when I got it back after 2 solid months,I installed it and hit my 40 tabletop(hit a bit flat)it snapped off,only had it on my machine for about 45 mins.

400exrider0004

01-29-2006, 02:41 PM

wow....^^ that sucks. yah i kinda have made my mind...LONESTAR

pit/wood

01-29-2006, 05:24 PM

anybody interested in my soon to be new eliminator.it will be for sale as soon as it comes off the ups truck.

300exQuadracer

01-29-2006, 06:35 PM

i`v had problems with my durablue x-33 the sprocket hub sat loose on the splines ever since i bought it. i have replaced the aluminum sprocket hub 2 times due to breaking it and one hub, but that was because the bolt broke going into a straight away, into the corner the hub slid and snapped and sent me flying

300exQuadracer

01-29-2006, 06:36 PM

pit/wood

01-29-2006, 07:37 PM

I would say just based on the lack of giving a crap about thier customers DURABLUE SUCKS!has anyone tried to use thier three peice axle nut?ya gotta fab a spacer(made mine out of brass)just to use it.they dont even warranty the thing.They tell you"just buy our anti-fade hub and it will work,yea right.sorry they are low on my list,right above honda of america.guess I should shut up>

pimpt250r

03-03-2007, 08:43 PM

I know this post was between LSR & Durablue,,
but dollar for dollar

RPM is the only way to go
they just did a test and have it on there website that there like 10% stronger than anyone else

Sheepdog

03-03-2007, 09:12 PM

I just picked up my 400Ex today and it has a broken durablue spocket hub. After reading this, I may just get a Lonestar axle.

Are broken sprocket hubs a big problem?

Thanks, Eric

mic 902

03-04-2007, 12:46 AM

Not saying one is crap and one is good but... Dad had a durablue axle in his old tri-Z trike, then the same axle went into his Tri-Z converted into a quad, then he sold that quad so the axle went into his Banshee. That axle lasted 17 years. When it did break 3 years ago because his fat *** mate got on the quad and over jumped a 60ft table top Durablue replaced it and had it here within 2 weeks. And it would have been easy for them to just tell us to bugger off but they replaced it. Maybe we just got lucky :confused:

On the other hand I have a lonestar axle in my EX and it has lasted well, never had a problem with it either.

I dont really have a problem with either, the only difference is that Lonestar axles are easier to get here in Australia.

Mic

roundsy

03-04-2007, 05:48 PM

i'd take a lonestar, rpm, or team over a durabreak any day

matt250r21

03-06-2007, 01:25 PM

I have a X-33 on my R that I snaped in half, sent it back and got a new one no problem. But like stated before it is now a pro rated warrenty, which sucks. The new style aluminum sprocket hub on them I think suck. I broke 2 until I found their old style hub on a junked 3 wheeler. No problem with it since. Also their cast aluminum wheel hubs are weak, I broke 2 and had to get the billet ones. No problems with it now.

I also have an RPM, which is great, but kinda heavy compared to the X-33.

And a Lone Star which has also been good to me.