JAGeSage Posted February 11, 2013 Report Posted February 11, 2013 Is this possible? Just out of curiosity. Got an 02, could I convert to a J arm setup without too much trouble? Also what is the deal with the J arms, some people say yay, some say nay. Quote
JAGeSage Posted February 11, 2013 Author Report Posted February 11, 2013 Like I said, just a curiosity question. Quote
vulvafan537240 Posted February 12, 2013 Report Posted February 12, 2013 No reason to go with a j arm frame unless youre dragging and even then I wouldn't convert an a arm frame over. Quote
87sheerips Posted February 12, 2013 Report Posted February 12, 2013 I say do it. J-arms are sweet. Quote
87sheerips Posted February 12, 2013 Report Posted February 12, 2013 Other than, of course, to have a cooler looking front end. Quote
locogato11283 Posted February 12, 2013 Report Posted February 12, 2013 Anything is possible with a welder, saw and some time.. Questions is, why would you want to? There is NOTHING to gain from going from j-arm to a-arm, except a weaker front end. Quote
BANSHEE HP Posted February 12, 2013 Report Posted February 12, 2013 7lbs difference in a a-arm frame to j-arm Quote
locogato11283 Posted February 12, 2013 Report Posted February 12, 2013 You mean A-arm to J-arm? Yea, fuck. Quote
springer Posted February 12, 2013 Report Posted February 12, 2013 Nothing cool about J-arms. Stick with an A-Arm, however it can be done, just no reason at all to do it sounds to me like stev-o doesn't know he is getting j-arms... Quote
So Cal Suspension Posted February 12, 2013 Report Posted February 12, 2013 I dont see why it wouldn't be possible with a little cutting, grinding and welding. But like everyone else said, its a step backwards no matter what your application is. Don't be so sure about a "step backwards". There's a reason $1m trophy trucks run J-arms. sounds to me like stev-o doesn't know he is getting j-arms... Hah. All the cool kids are doing J-arms nowadays. Quote
Dahl87banshee Posted February 12, 2013 Report Posted February 12, 2013 Or better idea, I have a j arm frame I'll give you a crazy good deal on. Quote
So Cal Suspension Posted February 12, 2013 Report Posted February 12, 2013 http://www.race-dezert.com/forum/showthread.php/38792-J-arm-vs-A-arm Benefits to J-arm in bigger vehicles. Don't see much helping a smaller vehicle Actually, a J arm setup is ideal on a smaller platform, especially on a front heavy bike such as a banshee where weight savings is paramount. Also, where space is limited, the j-arm allows for MUCH more generous shock placement options, which is why they are used on trophy trucks etc. Quote
So Cal Suspension Posted February 12, 2013 Report Posted February 12, 2013 If going to a J arm is not a step backwards on his banshee, then why do all the sport quads have a-arms now? A-arms require less frame strength. They are easier to design, engineer, and build. Going from a frame designed for a-arms, to j-arms, yes, would be a step backwards... What I said is, in the case where space is limited, and weight is a factor, J arms are superior. Each has their place, A-arms are MUCH easier to design and build like I said above, but are not BETTER than j-arms in any way... Quote
vulvafan537240 Posted February 12, 2013 Report Posted February 12, 2013 ^^^^^ knows nothing about suspensions Quote
Bad one ton Posted February 13, 2013 Report Posted February 13, 2013 pretty sure the rzr uses a j-arm in the rear The RZR 800's have a arms all around. The 900xp has track and radius bars. TON! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
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