+2 vs +3 A-Arms

[crstydmn]

Thanks.+2 vs +3 A-Arms

What did you use...
What did it require to run its best...

Stock Offset ok? Another Wheel offset work better?

For shocks i'm looking at Triple Rate Non RES.
Works or Elka....whomever gets me the best deal.

I have a WB E-Series Slip on Exhaust, KN, Jetted Stock Carb, Run an Open Airbox.

Call it a Low/Simple Suspension Mod if you would...

I do 60% Trails / 40% Dunes


Thoughts? Experiances...Ideas?

[northwest Texas]

I have some +2 arms with stock wheels. I measure right at 50" wide up front.

I have Works G Series non rez triple rates up front. They are great. Had experience with Elkas and you couldn't pay me to run them. I'm convinced the guys that run their cheaper models don't know the difference. Back to back, my setup beat the Elka's hands down. Never could get them to even an acceptable setting.

I paid $415 for my G's but they gave me a discount because I bought 2 more sets for my 4wd (front and rear) 4 years ago. I've been pleased with my dealings with them (Works). My bil has Stadium Cross on his Raptor and they are much better than what I'm running but he also paid about 4 times what I did just for his fronts. I get by great doing about the same as what you said you do.

[Punkmaster Flex]

I'd go with +2 and 1:4 offset wheels. It will get the bump steer to minimum while still not making your EX too wide. You could make it 50'' wide with +3s but then it might be too wide for couple of bridges, and tight places in trails.

[Pipeless416]

i have +2 burgards with stock wheels and recently switched to elka triple rates. i havent ridden them yet because im at school. i had a works triple rate setup with 450r shocks. i enjoyed them much more than the stiff springs that come stock on 450r shocks, but they were still just too soft. the elkas i have now are set up for mx, so i think they'll be pretty stiff.. who knows..? all i can say is that i will NEVER recommend works to anybody simply because of their poor customer service. they do make nice products, as the quality of their spring kit i bought was second to none, but i can't stand by a company after the way they treated me. and my rant is over. anyway, 4:1 rims will always handle better than the stock 3:2.

[powermadd400ex]

Originally posted by Pipeless416
stock 3:2.

well i have HDusa +2 a arms on the way to my house right now, and i will be running MX valved elka triple rates for +2 a arms as well. my elkas where pretty soft on stock a arms,so im expecting the +2s to make the shock even softer. but still stiffen up on the rough stuff. so when i have a ride report i will definatly post again.

pipeless: first of all, congratulations on the new shocks! did you get the piggybacks?
2nd i thought stock wheels were 4:1?

I used +3. The 400ex is called 45" wide but its 45 in the rear the front is skinnier than the rear.

[Pipeless416]

Originally posted by powermadd400ex
well i have HDusa +2 a arms on the way to my house right now, and i will be running MX valved elka triple rates for +2 a arms as well. my elkas where pretty soft on stock a arms,so im expecting the +2s to make the shock even softer. but still stiffen up on the rough stuff. so when i have a ride report i will definatly post again.

pipeless: first of all, congratulations on the new shocks! did you get the piggybacks?
2nd i thought stock wheels were 4:1?

thanks powermadd, they're not piggybacks.. just triple rate rec series. they're valved for mx so hopefully they'll suit me better, since im getting into tracks more now.

[Pipeless416]

oh, and stock rims are 3:2.

[93 red ls]

I did some research ( for MX riding )
and I think im going with a +2 A arm kit and 450r front stock shocks .

good up grades at a lower price.

I searched ebay a tad and this is what i found as far as kit for a arms not a bad price it looks like either.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_ATV-Parts-Accessories__TRX400EX-400EX-2-1-A-ARMS-4-COLORS-FULLFLIGHT-RACING_W0QQitemZ370112125727QQadiZ2869QQadnZATVQ20 PartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors _ATV_Parts_Accessories?hash=item370112125727&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A543%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
or if you want the elka shocks with it
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_ATV-Parts-Accessories__TRX400EX-400EX-2-1-A-ARMS-ELKA-SHOCKS-COMBO-SALE-FFR_W0QQitemZ370108850130QQadiZ2869QQadnZATVQ20Par tsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_AT V_Parts_Accessories?hash=item370108850130&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A543%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
HMMM may have to hit the BIN !!!!

[powermadd400ex]

i was set on fullflight a arms till, i saw hydrdynamics has a overstock on these and are letting them go for 200 bucks

http://www.hydrodynamicsusa.com/products/product_info.php?cPath=27&products_id=103&osCsid=2ef8249a5a43fe1807e05afb87736226

[93 red ls]

Originally posted by powermadd400ex
i was set on fullflight a arms till, i saw hydrdynamics has a overstock on these and are letting them go for 200 bucks

http://www.hydrodynamicsusa.com/products/product_info.php?cPath=27&products_id=103&osCsid=2ef8249a5a43fe1807e05afb87736226

wow dude thanks for the link HAHA just saved me 175 bucks!!

[brian76708]

Originally posted by powermadd400ex
i was set on fullflight a arms till, i saw hydrdynamics has a overstock on these and are letting them go for 200 bucks

http://www.hydrodynamicsusa.com/products/product_info.php?cPath=27&products_id=103&osCsid=2ef8249a5a43fe1807e05afb87736226


SHHHH theirs only so many left keep it on the DL
haha jk

[powermadd400ex]

Originally posted by brian76708
SHHHH theirs only so many left keep it on the DL
haha jk
oh sorry man ill keep muh mouth shut from here on out :p
the a arms are gunna be here any day now. hopefully tommorow, so imma try to have pics of em up soon.

93: no problem