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Lift Kits

Started by ucfneed2ride, December 25, 2004, 01:47:00 PM

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ucfneed2ride

I was wondering if there are any "side affects" to the motor with installing a lift kit without adjusting anythingin the motor. Also, how much does it cost to get the lift kit installed?
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LTZ400ApK

the lift kit will not effect the motor,its the tires that will effect it

ucfneed2ride

Awesome... i appreciate the info!
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ucfneed2ride

Oh yeah...i found some on ebay and one kit comes with the coil spings and the others dont. If i want to lift it 1.5 to 2 inches do i need to buy the kit with the springs?
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dreth

i put a 2" lift on my rubicon and it is rough on you cv joints >:( . i had to replace 1 side so i took the lift off

ucfneed2ride

yeah i figured it would have to be a little rough on something...it may not be worth it to take the chance....Thanks.
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450R_Matt

Quotei put a 2" lift on my rubicon and it is rough on you cv joints >:( . i had to replace 1 side so i took the lift off

Dreth, what size tires were on it? What do you want for the lift kit if you still have it?
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SoFlaEiger

is there any way to make hte lift kit "not hard" on the cv joints?

Truegrit

No they are all harder on CVs... The Perfex long travel kit for Hondas seems to br the least taxing. A lift combined with large aggressive tire will decrease the life of certain parts of your machine.

If you don't taking the bike through jumps and abuse it like that your cvs would last a lot longer than if you did. Thousands of people have lifts, and there are problems, but as long as you do not abuse the machine you will be ok for a while.
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SoFlaEiger

ya i don't really jump my bike...im in the mud more than anything really.  I'll go over a few hills and rocks but not aggresively.

I got stuck on a damn rock yesterday so im dying to get a lift and some bigger tires to get that sh*t out of the way lol.

Im spending too much damn money on this bike and i havne't even made my first payment lol

$400 for a winch, $300 for new tires, another $150 to lift it...joy hehe

SSRancher

I've got the lift and 26" Vamps on the Rancher, and I abuse the hell out of the bike.  I had the bike for 2 years now and it still runs like it was new.
03' Rancher with lift, 26" vamps, clutch kit, jet kit,  warn un-locker, ramsey 2500lb, front spool locker, k&n filter, conferderate flag
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SoFlaEiger

is there a good place locally that i can some vamps for my stock rims on my eiger? I don't really wanna have them shipped and all that.

bbf

i go to pepboy or  tire king it cost 5 per wheel

SoFlaEiger

im talking about buying the tires, not just mounting them :)

Truegrit

Wal-Mart sells some OEM type tires. You could try ARS in Okeechobee. I have noticed most dealersips that carry tires carry ITP 589s and Mudlights.
'05 Honda Forman 500 ES
HMF Utility Exhaust, Dynojet Kit
Uni-Filter, Clutch Kit
26" Outlaw/Mudzilla combo on ITPs
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