PDA

View Full Version : wheel spacers?



steffen_ex
04-12-2008, 06:38 PM
are wheel spacers really worth it? are they strong enough?

Brauap
04-12-2008, 06:54 PM
I really hate to be the kind of guy, but use search. I can honestly say, there are about 10 different threads, atleast.

But, I will also give you some 3rd person feedback. I have heard that in the front, there is a TON of bump steer, and may bend the tie rods, and in the back, if you do large jumps, it may bend your axle. But I find that hard to believe. I am thinking about them in the back aswell, just give me an extra 1''. I am just afraid of them comming off when your say, 100 miles form the truck, whatcha gunnna do with mountains inbetween you and your truck? Always keep a 4-way in the back? Or I guess just put a tun of locktight, and get an air gun...


I would try them, they dont cost too much. But, thats comming from someone who hadn't tried them.. :ermm:

Brauap
04-12-2008, 07:16 PM
Do you mind if I ask a quick question aswell? (Sorry, I don't mean to hijack!!!)

When you get say 1 1/2'' spacers is that 1 1/2'' wider or 1 1/2'' on each side?

steffen_ex
04-12-2008, 07:16 PM
i dont jump to much and i dont know if i would even put any on the front but im thinking i might try them, i am just worried if the rear alxe is really made to handle it?

steffen_ex
04-12-2008, 07:17 PM
i would be 1 1/2 on each side

Brauap
04-12-2008, 07:19 PM
Well, its a solid chunk of steel.. I would think.. unless your doing h-bomb stunts..

Brauap
04-12-2008, 07:20 PM
Thanks;)

They don't make 1/2'' spacers do they?

CSR400EX
04-12-2008, 07:25 PM
i have rear wheel spacers on my hybrid. the front ones mande it hard to ride in tight trails. my rear ones give me +4 in the rear and i also have offset front wheels so its about 2 inches wider in the front. i hit some pretty big jumps and motocross the crap outta it and they hold up well for me.

steffen_ex
04-12-2008, 08:34 PM
thanks, i dont want to change the thread but i seen u have a hydraulic clutch, is it worth the money?

Jnblaster05
04-12-2008, 09:28 PM
i have some rear wheel spacers ill sell u off my 400ex 40 shipped there durablues i believe can post pics if u want

steffen_ex
04-12-2008, 09:32 PM
yes could you post some pics please, but no guarantees i have a few other in mind, but i am interested though

CSR400EX
04-12-2008, 09:37 PM
Originally posted by steffen_ex
thanks, i dont want to change the thread but i seen u have a hydraulic clutch, is it worth the money?
its definitely worth it if you do long trail rides, the pull is very easy and smooth. i race MX and i am constantly on and off the clutch and i notice a slight fade after a few laps. i like it, but i dont love it.