meaderaca9 Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 hey guys. im new to the forum and i was wonderin what you guys thought about flippin you front rims to widen the front or should i start saving for an a-arm conversion and some used a-arms? i just got the quad earlier this year and im probably gonna rebuild her over the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1252 Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 hey guys. im new to the forum and i was wonderin what you guys thought about flippin you front rims to widen the front or should i start saving for an a-arm conversion and some used a-arms? i just got the quad earlier this year and im probably gonna rebuild her over the winter. i did it to mine. it easy to gain a couple of in if you cant afford new arms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragbanshee Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 hey guys. im new to the forum and i was wonderin what you guys thought about flippin you front rims to widen the front or should i start saving for an a-arm conversion and some used a-arms? i just got the quad earlier this year and im probably gonna rebuild her over the winter. Depends on what type riding you're planning on doing. If you are flat tracking or dragracing, then flipping them would be ok, if planning on trail riding, I wouldn't recommend it. I had that setup, and trail riding got rough when in the tehcnical stuff, down hill turns in dips, ect. It can yank the bars right out of your grips if not ready for it, and sometimes if you are. Save and get yourself a set of arms, I got a set of wicked arms off ebay for $375 a while back, I think their going for about 450-475 now. You can always find a good deal, especially now days. +2 up1 Welcome to the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jokerzwild Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 I just flipped mine because they wouldn't fit with my new arms, I haven't ridden with them yet to say how the steering gets effected though. Ive heard its worse and that you don't notice it. I would say get new arms if you can but flip them if you cant. I drilled out new holes on the opposite side and installed valve stems back wards in the original holes, if you don't the stock location stems will rub on the inside where the brakes are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meaderaca9 Posted August 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Depends on what type riding you're planning on doing. If you are flat tracking or dragracing, then flipping them would be ok, if planning on trail riding, I wouldn't recommend it. I had that setup, and trail riding got rough when in the tehcnical stuff, down hill turns in dips, ect. It can yank the bars right out of your grips if not ready for it, and sometimes if you are. Save and get yourself a set of arms, I got a set of wicked arms off ebay for $375 a while back, I think their going for about 450-475 now. You can always find a good deal, especially now days. +2 up1 Welcome to the site. i mostly ride open pits. not alot of trails at all. i think i might try it. if the valve stems hit ill switch them back. i think a conversion is in it's future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragbanshee Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 i mostly ride open pits. not alot of trails at all. i think i might try it. if the valve stems hit ill switch them back. i think a conversion is in it's future Like said above, if you can't afford it right now then go for it, its not all that bad, just certain area's will catch you off guard. The stems will hit guaranteed, I took mine out and welded up old holes and drilled new ones on opposite side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meaderaca9 Posted August 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 when you welded up teh stem holes did you leave the tires on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragbanshee Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 when you welded up teh stem holes did you leave the tires on? No, after I had them done I had them powder coated black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meaderaca9 Posted August 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 ok. so how hard do you guys think it would be to build custom arms? i have all the equipment, but not sure if it would be worth it. i think it would be cool just to try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragbanshee Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 ok. so how hard do you guys think it would be to build custom arms? i have all the equipment, but not sure if it would be worth it. i think it would be cool just to try it. You tell us when you're finished, depends on your abilities. Pictures when finished!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06specialedition Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Not to change the topic or anything.....Why not just throw some $80 G-Force wheel spacers on?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meaderaca9 Posted August 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 i was thinking about wheel spacers a while back and im just not sure how reliable they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf44 Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 You can get full flight =2 arms for like 389. I have them and they work great and have lifetime warrenty. Let me know when your ready to rebuild ill get you some nice shiny stuff and great deals on alot of other stuff. As well will other sponsors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meaderaca9 Posted September 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 thanks for the replies. ill let you kno when the project gets startd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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