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broke86
01-04-2010, 06:25 PM
i have an 86 lt250r and the swingarm on it is basically shot. I am going to try to fix it, but I have a feeling that it may not be salvageable. Are there any other swingarms from different quads that will fit the 86? even another lt250r swingarm, like will an 87-92 one fit? I am just trying to find the cheapest way to fix this problem, so any other suggestions are greatly appreciated.

f150dan
01-04-2010, 11:24 PM
I had a 86 quadracer a long time ago and went through 2 diffferent swingarms on it. I heard the 85-86 models are bad for that. I don't think the later model ones will fit. I think your only options are finding another one off eBay if u can't repair it or going aftermarket.

tommygunnz
01-05-2010, 12:18 PM
a friend of mine has a 86 with a 87-90 style swing arm I think u might have to change the shock and linkage too not positive though

f150dan
01-05-2010, 01:42 PM
The 87 has it's own suspension design then the 88-92 are all the same. If the newer swingarms will bolt up then you will probably need the shock linkage a new axle carrier as well

tommygunnz
01-05-2010, 04:58 PM
you may be right all I know is that my friends 86 definitely has she same style swing arm as my 87 and it bolts right up

f150dan
01-05-2010, 05:08 PM
I just know about the carrier because the 85-86 is round and the 87-92 is square

tommygunnz
01-06-2010, 10:45 AM
Atvridersforum is very good but u should sign up on the quadracer HQ those guys on there are very knowledgeable and love to help out that's were the top LT guys are but don't forget to pass on any cool stuff u learn on here ;)