ASR Pro Series +2+1 A-arms

[Gibson]

What do ya'll think about these? I'm really thinking about buying them, but I want to know if they're a good quality product before i buy them. Has anyone had experience with them?

here's the link with the information about them
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ASR-Honda-TRX400EX-2-up-1-Pro-Series-Racing-A-Arms_W0QQitemZ370220806752QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotor s_ATV_Parts_Accessories?hash=item5632e13260&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1171

[matt14c]

I have never used them but most on here have mixed opinions on all the ebay based brands. Have you ever thought about going used? Also give a shout to Burgard see what they do a set for you for. I just got a set of theres for my 250R and they look really good. I will tell you that for arms, tie rods and streamline brake lines they beat that price. I ordered my arms on Thursday and received them Wednesday.

[DirtMonkey]

Get Houser! I have had Houser and Burgard and the construction of the Houser's are a little more solid. Those ASR's dont look to shabby though.

[Gibson]

Here's what i'm looking at:

My stock ball joints have ~1/4 of slop up and down. My tie rod ends are wore out, so this this darts all over the trail.
Stock tie rods are about $23 each, i need four

I woud go with Burgard if they included tie rod ends. Burgards arms are $450 +$75 for brakelines. And then add the ~$92 for tie rod ends. That totals up to $617.

With the ASR package i get everything i need for $500 plus ~30 dollar shipping. They have a lifetime warranty and i've heard nothing but good things about customer service. So i think i'll go with these

[Speedy 400ex]

I got a set used with out the tie rods but the ball joints are worn out, if you can get the ones with automotive ball joints you will be better off. but other wise i like them.

[Gibson]

Automotive ball joints? are you talking about hiem joints?

[Speedy 400ex]

Yes, The sealed ball joints. There pro series arms use hems all around, but there mx stars use the sealed automotive ball joints.
http://www.amstarmanufacturing.com/MX-StarA-Arms.html

Here is there web site.
http://www.amstarmanufacturing.com/

[Gibson]

so the MX stars will be better? i thought the hiem joints would be stronger than standard balljoints. But they're $10 cheaper so why not? lol

[Speedy 400ex]

well its more maintenance related.

[F-16Guy]

Originally posted by Gibson
so the MX stars will be better? i thought the hiem joints would be stronger than standard balljoints. But they're $10 cheaper so why not? lol
Buy arms that have ball joints, not heims, where they mount to the spindles. The up and down load (axial) at that location will wear a Heim very fast, and can be dangerous because the ball will eventaully sepaprate from the race and cause your suspension to come apart. Heim joints are meant for push/pull (radial) loads, and were first designed for aircraft cable ends and hinges where there is virtually no axial load.

The MX Stars look like a much better alternative if you're going to go with ASR arms.

[Gibson]

Are their ball joints good quality? i don't want them to wear out in a month or two with as much as i ride

[Speedy 400ex]

I am not sure about the life span because they where worn when i got them, i will tell you when the new mid grad ones wear out.

[Gibson]

thanks. My dad told me i gotta fix my 250ex before i can get a-arms, so it might be a week or two before i get my a-arms. But thanks for the help guys