? running 05 arms w/ 07 spindles

[Carlock # 33]

i am running the .5 houser slicast a arms which are for an 05 and i was told that i can't run these with the 07 spindles because the had changed the spindles 3 degrees. I have the bike together and everything looks solid. Does anyone eles know about this ?

[pudamac12]

yeah houser says that it will bind at some point and can potentially break the balljoints. I would get the other spindles so that you don't have any issues in the future

[Carlock # 33]

i geuss i will but it sure does look fine and 3 degrees is hardly anything so i acn see how it would make a big diff. i appreciate your input!

[dober250R]

3 degrees is a lot when you're setting up suspension son......

[pudamac12]

yeah it is

[Dave400ex]

They will not work. I emailed John Houser and asked him. Here is the email.

The spindle ball joint angles are about 3 degrees different. Since XC a-arms use most of the ball joint travel, we feel that most installations would not work. That's why we made different part #'s.
Thanks,
John Houser

[Carlock # 33]

yeah i already got some 05 spindles on the way thank you for asking him though i appreciate it.

[honda288]

06-07 brakes will not bolt on to 05 spindles. The mounts do not line up.

[thump4863]

Originally posted by honda288
06-07 brakes will not bolt on to 05 spindles. The mounts do not line up.

Why give false information?? :rolleyes:

The 06/07 breaks DO work - the 04/05 break caliper is the exact same as the 06/07 caliper. They even have the same Honda part number.

However you will need 04/05 hubs as well if you run the 04/05 spindles. You cant run 04/05 spindles with 06/07 hubs.

[honda288]

I have tried it and it does not work.

[thump4863]

Originally posted by honda288
I have tried it and it does not work.

Thats funny i have some 06 brake calipers bolted to my 04/05 spindles right now!

[dober250R]

I have checked this out, and it's the same part number for all years

[Shawn Hess]

Charles you know I wouldn't lie to you about that. :D

[crf500]

this is true i run 06 calipers on 05 spindles. but u have to use the 05 caliper mount. or the piece the caliper slides if u feel me.