Houser +2 A-Arms!

[F150 Rider]

First of all Thanks to everyone on here who helped me in finding out if I needed +1 or +2 arms for my 400!! I finally got the Houser +2 a-arms in and put them on the other day! Here are some pics for you`all to see.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e343/f150rider/DSCN0926.jpg

the front tires lined up just about perfectly with the back tires!
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e343/f150rider/DSCN0924.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e343/f150rider/DSCN0922.jpg

[jcs003]

looks sweet. how does it feel with the stock front shocks?

[DirtMonkey]

Good suspension will help you unleash the potential, looks good, have fun!

[F150 Rider]

Originally posted by jcs003
looks sweet. how does it feel with the stock front shocks?

thanks man! it feels awsome for what little bit I`ve rode it, it is so steady now and when I land a jump it is a real smooth landing unlike the hard jar it was before. I ordered some 450r shocks off ebay and the guy never shipped them GRRRR..... this is the first time I`ve been screwed on ebay it REALLY pissed me off because I had planned for the shocks and the a-arms to arrive about the same time... any way enough ranting lol!! I`ve got to get a different bumper I think this one would look pretty studdly and match the new a-arms
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380114814903&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&viewitem=

[hypersnyper6947]

looks good man congrats,

[F150 Rider]

Originally posted by hypersnyper6947
looks good man congrats,

thanks bud! I did have a slight problem installing them and wondered if anyone else has run into this? the tire rod`s with the jamb nuts on them was giving it to much toe in so I left the jamb nuts off to see how it would line up and it works perfect, the only drawback is I cant fine tune it without the jamb nuts on there? heres a pic of what I`m talking about, the rods are in there tight right now I`m not worried about them coming out but I would like to be able to adjust as needed... what would fix this problem?

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e343/f150rider/DSCN0927.jpg

[jcs003]

they may have sent the wrong length tie rods. you should double check.

[F150 Rider]

that`s what I`m thinking too, when you pay that much money for a kit you expect it to be right! I`ll call them monday and find out for sure. I looked at it for awhile trying to make sure I didnt hook something up wrong but there was no way it was going to work with those jamb nuts on there, with them on, each front wheel had about 1.5 inches of toe in on it and I know that cant be right..

[hypersnyper6947]

My tie rods are completely different, maybe b/c mine are a bit older and are not the slycast ones.

when u get a new bumper. i will gladly buy that one off of you. been wanting a bumper for my r like that for a while now. just when u get ready to get a new one pm me. and we can work it out and meet. if u wanna sell it. thanks man and the a arms look sick.

[F150 Rider]

Originally posted by hondarider661
when u get a new bumper. i will gladly buy that one off of you. been wanting a bumper for my r like that for a while now. just when u get ready to get a new one pm me. and we can work it out and meet. if u wanna sell it. thanks man and the a arms look sick.

no problem man! I`ll let you know when I get a new one!

[lilyamaharacer4]

Tie rods are too long, i wouldnt trust running without the jam nuts myself.

[NacsMXer]

Originally posted by lilyamaharacer4
Tie rods are too long, i wouldnt trust running without the jam nuts myself.

I agree, it looks like they gave you +3 tie rods instead of the +2 you need. It's kinda dangerous to run without the jam nuts...I wouldn't ride it like that at all. Call up Houser and let them know, they should be able to help you out.

The arms look sweet though! Nice choice :cool:

[honda400ex2003]

they look great!!!! How is it with the stock shocks? steve

[F150 Rider]

Originally posted by NacsMXer
I agree, it looks like they gave you +3 tie rods instead of the +2 you need. It's kinda dangerous to run without the jam nuts...I wouldn't ride it like that at all. Call up Houser and let them know, they should be able to help you out.

The arms look sweet though! Nice choice :cool:

thanks guys! I ordered them from Magic Racing so I`m gonna email or call them first and see what they can do about this, and I agree it`s not safe to ride it like this but I am going to get it fixed asap!

[F150 Rider]

Originally posted by honda400ex2003
they look great!!!! How is it with the stock shocks? steve

Thanks bud! its actually rides pretty good, it really suprised me but now its a very plush ride compared to what it was before. The turning radious seems to be better too.

[F150 Rider]

I found the package the tierods came in and the part# is 131877 and it says ( Hon TRX450R +0 RT, +0 .25 MGC) (HON 250R/400EX LT +1) - ZIN

i would work out a deal with u on the bumper. if ure intrested in trading i have that set of tamers. or how much to just buy? thanks

[F150 Rider]

I sent you a pm bro!