05 Spindles on 06, need info...

[MX450]

What all is needed? What are the benifits?

Just need to replace spindles and hubs correct?

[speedfreaksguy]

You must use 04-05 a arms too!

[QuadRacer041]

all you need is the 04/05 spindles and hubs as long as you have aftermarket a armns with adjustable camber. you will need to add positive camber to bring iit into spec with the 05 spindles.

[MX450]

was thinking of a JB long travel front end, would it be worth it to get the 05 arms, and order the 05 spindles and hubs? or just stick with all 06...

my question is, is the difference in handling really that noticeble?

[Dave400ex]

I know with my Houser arms John told me I could not use the 05 spindles/hubs with my 06 arms. I say go with the 05 setup...

[MX450]

so it is worth the money to get 05 arms, then order 05 spindles?

[Dave400ex]

From everything I've read and been told, yes! The 05 seems to handle better is what everyone is saying.

[QuadRacer041]

if you dont even have the a arms yet, for sure id get 05 a arms and then the 05 spindles and hubs too.

[MossboysRacing]

sorry, not to hijack but do i just got my 05 spindles and hubs today and now i need 04/05 a-arms for stock applications? is this correct? thanks

[dobo450r]

I have 05 stock a-arms for sale if you are interested

[baker250r]

do you need to run the 2005 hubs? are 2004 and 2005 spindles the same?

[treake]

If you haven't already ordered the 05 parts, if I was you, just go with the 06 set up for simplicity sake. I'm sure they have the kinks worked out of the 06 set up by now. I could be wrong, but I would say the difference in handling is probably minimal and hard to recognize by the amateur. If you are dead set on doing this, then I would call what ever suspension company you planned on using, like Walsh, Houser, etc, and talk to them about it. They will know better than anyone.

[pitcrew14]

i have the 05 spindle/hub setup on my 06 and still have 06 a-arms i just cut off stock ball joint and put some adjustable one on.
i feel it handles alot better. steering seems to be quicker with less feedback through the handlebars. and yes an amateur will beable to tell the difference because that what i am.

[dober250R]

I just bought an 07, is this a problem with the 07's???????

[QuadRacer041]

Originally posted by dober250R
I just bought an 07, is this a problem with the 07's???????

yup

[Nick110]

Do we need to run the 04/05 Hubs too? I thought it was just the spindals.

[QuadRacer041]

Originally posted by Nick110
Do we need to run the 04/05 Hubs too? I thought it was just the spindals.


YES, you need 05 hubs!!!!!
go back up and read my previous post's.

[dober250R]

Here's a million dollar question, can I mount up my 06 calipers to the 05 spindles? Cause I hate bleeding brake lines, and I dont really feel like swapping the calipers.........

[treake]

The first thing you need to do is determine what type of riding you are primarily going to be doing. Is it going to be trails or MX? Once you have determined that, how do you know if it handles good or not? Have you ridden 05 quads and feels it handles better than your 06 or are you just reading what people post on here? If you think the 05 set up is the way to go, why not call one of the professional suspension builders and talk to them about it. Most of them are very nice and willing to help someone getting into the sport. I would do that before taking the advice from someone that has cut his stock ball joints off his 06 a-arms and installed adjustable ones with the 05 setup. Personally, that does not sound like the way to go and does not sound like it would handle better. I would agree with one thing, he's an amateur because that's what an amateur would do.

[dober250R]

so why did all of the professional riders run the 05 spindle set up?

[Dave400ex]

I talked to both Houser and Santo DeRisi today and they both told me to go with the '05 setup if possible.

Anyone looking for '06 Houser arms?

[baker250r]

Originally posted by treake
The first thing you need to do is determine what type of riding you are primarily going to be doing. Is it going to be trails or MX? Once you have determined that, how do you know if it handles good or not? Have you ridden 05 quads and feels it handles better than your 06 or are you just reading what people post on here? If you think the 05 set up is the way to go, why not call one of the professional suspension builders and talk to them about it. Most of them are very nice and willing to help someone getting into the sport. I would do that before taking the advice from someone that has cut his stock ball joints off his 06 a-arms and installed adjustable ones with the 05 setup. Personally, that does not sound like the way to go and does not sound like it would handle better. I would agree with one thing, he's an amateur because that's what an amateur would do.

i dont think anybody is talking about stock a arms and shocks. we are talking about the aftermarket stuff. its just like riding a 250r in the old days. some parts from some years work better than others.

[pitcrew14]

ok i had that one coming. i will take pictures of what i did so you can see how professional it looks. what i did with my ball joints and the 05 spindles and hubs was a result of talking to Laz at GT Thunder and his input and the lack of money on my part. and yes the 06 caliper bolt up to 05 splindles.

[Nick110]

Originally posted by QuadRacer041
YES, you need 05 hubs!!!!!
go back up and read my previous post's.

So If I get HardKore hubs I will need to get 04/05 ones.

[pitcrew14]

here's what it looks like before it's installed the nuts were custom made for this application and fit perfectly in the a-arms
and are alot more durable than stock will get picture of the a-arms tomorrow

[hoopd450]

I know with my Houser arms John told me I could not use the 05 spindles/hubs with my 06 arms. I say go with the 05 setup...


thats only with the max ground clearance houser arms because there is so much bend in them and when compressed is can rip the brake line off the caliper. that is the only aftermarket arm where i have seen or heard of a problem. nearly all aftermarket arms are the same for all years. so yes you can run 06 aftermarket arms on 05 spindles and hubs. and yes it handles better because the hub sets in closer to the ball joint. the same reason a bike with 4-1 offset front wheels handles better than a bike with 3-2's.

[royh]

Hey cannonball, I swapped my complete front end off of my 04 onto my new 07 and put all the 07 on my old quad before I sold it. Easy swap. Now all I got to do is decide whether to buy new rear or do a GT Thunder.

[QuadRacer041]

Originally posted by Nick110
So If I get HardKore hubs I will need to get 04/05 ones.

if your gonna use 05 spindles then yes.