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Str8Wicked
08-22-2002, 08:54 AM
I was just curious to see if anyone ues wheel spacers like the ones DuraBlue makes instead of gettinglonger arms. Just wondering since I'm gonna be looking into makin my 400 a lil wider in the future...
Jimmer
08-22-2002, 09:12 AM
There is a user on this site named Randall that makes aluminum spacers that are really nice. He would probably have some insight on pros and cons of them.
Str8Wicked
08-22-2002, 09:14 AM
cool, hopefully he will stop by this post
Sparky416ex
08-22-2002, 08:38 PM
I just posted a thread about widening my 300 heres a pic
mxracer08
08-26-2002, 07:28 PM
i have heard that using the spacers is hard on the front spindles and will make the axle bend or break easier, so you'd be better off getting wider aarms and axle.
Sparky416ex
08-26-2002, 09:22 PM
yep...i know
i will eventually
Sparky416ex
08-26-2002, 09:23 PM
i think it bent my axle just sitting there:devil
08-27-2002, 09:15 AM
Here's what durablue graphlite 1.5 spacers look like mounted on a 400ex..I rode hard with these for 1 year with no problems..
Str8Wicked
08-27-2002, 10:04 AM
So whats the verdict... will I bend my axels or will I have no problem. Or is it all up to the way I am riding....


hummmmmmmm
08-27-2002, 10:05 AM
I wouldn't run rear spacers under any circumstances,,they'll break before you bend your axle probably..
Str8Wicked
08-27-2002, 10:19 AM
If anything I wanted fronts....
Ex_Rider43
08-27-2002, 04:34 PM
I ride rear wheel spacers and I didnt have any problems. maybe its just a different design than durablue but its very strong plus it handles great everywhere.I got it for 50 $ canadian for 2 wheels.(maybe 30$ US)
PismoGuy400
08-27-2002, 07:39 PM
good thread....

i had the same questions...
generalg
08-27-2002, 08:46 PM
ya I to had the same question.... I'm really looking hard for some +2 arms and a rear axle... Just so much $$$$ that I don't have. Mainly I will be riding in the dunes, which is softer... maybe the wheel spacers are the ticket!

Does anyone run front wheel spacers with offset wheels?
08-28-2002, 10:54 AM
Originally posted by generalg


Does anyone run front wheel spacers with offset wheels?

look ta the pic I posted above..:D
PsychoDave
08-28-2002, 02:00 PM
pm Randall. he will get back to you. he has billet spacers that look real good and he custom makes his.
flying400ex
08-28-2002, 04:47 PM
I want to get some wider a-arms some day but dont have the money right now. I do have money for elka triple rates and an axle. I was wondering if i could get my elkas and have them vavled for +2 if it would be ok running them with a 2 inch or 1 1/2 inch wheel spacers?