buster024
06-12-2008, 10:10 PM
Well, I was going to wait to post pics of my additions until I did some engine work, but it doesn't look like it's going to happen this summer. Sooo....here's the new looking rear end. It's a plus 1-1/2" ladder-bar design swingarm from SLC Quad Customs. I had it powdered a metallic pearlessence white (it doesn't really show up in the pics very well). It's fairly similiar to the pearl color on an Escalade, just with a little more metallic flake in it. I can tell the difference off the line, and I also really like how it handles on hill climbs.
I also painted up some of the extra's in a blue metallic paint I got from an Industrial paint store. I know the paint will chip fairly easily, but it was all very easy to paint, so it won't be hard to touch up or completely repaint. I'll eventually get aftermarket parts powerdercoated, but for now, the stock ones with a little bling on them work just fine.
I also had them weld two extra brackets on it. The first is a set that sit below the carrier that will allow me to easily mount a Banshee skid plate for rock/trail riding, or remove it for sand. On the drive side, I had them install a Banshee/Raptor chain guide mount that keeps the chain from bouncing against the arm.
You can see the additional brackets in this photo.
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/buster024/DSC00708.jpg
I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND if you ever plan on an aftermarket rear end, that you pull the swingarm bolt now, grease it up with a marine grease/lube (or something non-water soluble) and throw it back in. It is a huge pain in the a** to get it out if it's stuck in there.
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/buster024/DSC00717.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/buster024/DSC00727.jpg
The blue sure looks better than the crappy stock gray.
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/buster024/DSC00742.jpg
Boltin' her back together...
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/buster024/DSC00744.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/buster024/DSC00749.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/buster024/DSC00755.jpg
Final pics
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/buster024/DSC00756.jpg
You can barely see the black chain guide in this photo. I ordered a blue one, but they sent me black, and I have no pics with the new blue.
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/buster024/DSC00750.jpg
final pics....
[IMG]http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/buster024/DSC00753.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/buster024/DSC00761.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/buster024/DSC00800.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/buster024/DSC00801.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/buster024/DSC00802.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/buster024/DSC00799.jpg
Hope this gets everyone's creative juices flowing! Your input is welcome!!!
I also painted up some of the extra's in a blue metallic paint I got from an Industrial paint store. I know the paint will chip fairly easily, but it was all very easy to paint, so it won't be hard to touch up or completely repaint. I'll eventually get aftermarket parts powerdercoated, but for now, the stock ones with a little bling on them work just fine.
I also had them weld two extra brackets on it. The first is a set that sit below the carrier that will allow me to easily mount a Banshee skid plate for rock/trail riding, or remove it for sand. On the drive side, I had them install a Banshee/Raptor chain guide mount that keeps the chain from bouncing against the arm.
You can see the additional brackets in this photo.
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/buster024/DSC00708.jpg
I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND if you ever plan on an aftermarket rear end, that you pull the swingarm bolt now, grease it up with a marine grease/lube (or something non-water soluble) and throw it back in. It is a huge pain in the a** to get it out if it's stuck in there.
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/buster024/DSC00717.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/buster024/DSC00727.jpg
The blue sure looks better than the crappy stock gray.
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/buster024/DSC00742.jpg
Boltin' her back together...
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/buster024/DSC00744.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/buster024/DSC00749.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/buster024/DSC00755.jpg
Final pics
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/buster024/DSC00756.jpg
You can barely see the black chain guide in this photo. I ordered a blue one, but they sent me black, and I have no pics with the new blue.
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/buster024/DSC00750.jpg
final pics....
[IMG]http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/buster024/DSC00753.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/buster024/DSC00761.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/buster024/DSC00800.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/buster024/DSC00801.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/buster024/DSC00802.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/buster024/DSC00799.jpg
Hope this gets everyone's creative juices flowing! Your input is welcome!!!