Bent Axle, What to buy?

Started by gearhead400, March 26, 2007, 11:00:55 PM

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gearhead400

Whats up everyone, I wanted to get some opinions on which axle would be the best for me to get.

I ride trails a lot more than anything so i need stock width. I definitely would like to get something stronger than oem because i love jumping hills and when your landing on your back wheels (sometimes "wheel")...well i dont need to explain.

So, first thought was just get durablue or lone star heavy duty for under 300 and get my bike back together. Then i started looking around and i saw that g-force has an axle you can adjust the width on up to 4" which would be awesome when i went out to the track. I would imagine it wouldnt be as strong with it extended though but it would be a nice feature to have.

Then i saw that lone star has the AXcaliber which is backed by a "true" full lifetime warrenty for the low low price of $410  :o. But if it is a TRUE full lifetime warrenty it would probably be worth it. Then again under the same riding conditions would i risk tweaking my swingarm instead of my axle?

It would be a hard decision to make without this site  ;D but thankfully i have all of you to help me out with that.

Here's a URL list of the axles that caught my eye.

Basic axle's

Dura Blue Heavy Duty Axle
http://www.rockymountainatv.com/productDetail.do?navType=type&webTypeId=17&navTitle=ATV+Accessories&webCatId=24&prodFamilyId=9239

G-Force Adjustable Width Racing Axle
http://www.rockymountainatv.com/productDetail.do?navType=type&webTypeId=17&navTitle=ATV+Accessories&webCatId=24&prodFamilyId=9207



Expensive axle's

Dura Blue Eliminator X-33 Pin Drive with Billet Hubs
http://www.rockymountainatv.com/productDetail.do?navType=type&webTypeId=17&navTitle=ATV+Accessories&webCatId=24&prodFamilyId=9250
They have cast iron too which is like $70 cheaper

Lone Star Axcalibur Axle
http://www.rockymountainatv.com/productDetail.do?navType=type&webTypeId=17&navTitle=ATV+Accessories&webCatId=24&prodFamilyId=9272

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Chris505

I went with the g-force axle for my sons raptor 350 last year and he loves it..
it has the 4 inch removable spaces
but with out them i think it is still a few inches over stock,,
easy to install and great price...

05' KFX 700- mine
05' Raptor 350-my sons
04' Quadsport 250- my wifes

gearhead400

Yeah, that extra width at the track would be nice but durability is what will make up my mind.

also to race FTR i have to be no wider than 50"
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gearhead400

awesome, sounds like the winner.

I'm waiting for my tax return so id still like to here some other opinions  ;D

Thanks chris & alba
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