Ride Height

[andrew450r]

Do I measure the ride height from the middle of the frame or near the bumper?

[Scro]

You measure at the foot pegs, and at the rear a-arm mount. The measurement by the foot peg should be about 1/2" lower than the front. Don't forget to measure with you on the quad. Have someone else take the measurements.

[johnsoninc86]

X2 on everything that Scro said. GT Thunder tells you .25" lower at the footpeg, but I think anywhere between .25"-.5" is good.

[andrew450r]

Thanks alot for the info.

BTW I read that you should run 7-10 inches for xc and trails. Is that right because im at like 10 now and my quad looks really low.

[Scro]

10" is alot. I run 7.5" front, 7" rear.

[johnsoninc86]

WOW, 10" is a lot, I also run about 7.25"/7.00" F/R for a 200lb B-class XC racer. I almost wish I was lower at some points on the coarse, but I'd probably have problems getting through the ruts.

[andrew450r]

I lowered to 9. It still feels way to low. What do you think?

[the predator]

set your sag first...... then adjust your front shocks .25"-.5" higher measure 22" forward from under the foot pegs for front measurement.

[andrew450r]

how do i adjust sag?
*im new at this suspeniosn stuff

[johnsoninc86]

do everything in this link and then come back to us with the measurements

http://www.gtthunder.com/ShockSetup.htm

[WhiteZee]

i run mine at 8in. make sure your sitting on the quad and have someone else measure it for you.

[andrew450r]

Originally posted by johnsoninc86
do everything in this link and then come back to us with the measurements

http://www.gtthunder.com/ShockSetup.htm

Ill right i will do.

A litte off topic but, I bought a GT thunder link of ebay. It didnt come with bearing in it. Can i take my stock ones out and put it in the new linkage? Thanks

[the predator]

yes your stock bearings will work.

[andrew450r]

Originally posted by the predator
yes your stock bearings will work.

Do i just bang them out with a hammer?

[Scro]

Originally posted by andrew450r
Do i just bang them out with a hammer?

Yes, you can bang them out with hammer and socket. But it's much easier if you can find a press to use. Plus you won't risk the chance of ruining a socket.

You would highly suggest pressing the new ones in though. One small dent in the race can prevent the bearings from rolling.

[andrew450r]

Originally posted by Scro
Yes, you can bang them out with hammer and socket. But it's much easier if you can find a press to use. Plus you won't risk the chance of ruining a socket.

You would highly suggest pressing the new ones in though. One small dent in the race can prevent the bearings from rolling.

Thanks a lot man.

[andrew450r]

I just tryed banging them out with a shocket. They are in there pretty good, i couldnt get them out at all.

[Scro]

Originally posted by andrew450r
I just tryed banging them out with a shocket. They are in there pretty good, i couldnt get them out at all.

Time to invest in a press or borrow one. I would be lost without my press. I use it for everything.

[andrew450r]

I think i might just send the link to gt thunder. Im pretty sure they give you new bearing and install them for 60$

[hondaracing0144]

heyguys sorry this has nothing to do with the forum but whats the best thing to wear under your mX suit

[andrew450r]

Originally posted by hondaracing0144
heyguys sorry this has nothing to do with the forum but whats the best thing to wear under your mX suit

Nothing :D

[hondaracing0144]

haha i dont know if that would feel good

[WhiteZee]

Originally posted by andrew450r
I think i might just send the link to gt thunder. Im pretty sure they give you new bearing and install them for 60$
all you need is a vise. theres no reason to use a press, its so much easier to use a vise and 2 sockets. same goes for your a-arm bearings/bushing too.

[andrew450r]

Originally posted by WhiteZee
all you need is a vise. theres no reason to use a press, its so much easier to use a vise and 2 sockets. same goes for your a-arm bearings/bushing too.

Haha thanks. I just did with a socket and a hammer. The reason i wasnt getting it out was because i didnt know you had to take the seals off lol. Once i did that they came right off.

[WhiteZee]

Originally posted by andrew450r
The reason i wasnt getting it out was because i didnt know you had to take the seals off
lmao