YFZ450/Banshee Spacers Needed for Suspension Swap

[97Screamer]

I've been looking into upgrading my banshee suspension but don't have the money for the full long travel/ elka setup I'd like so I got the complete front suspension off an 05 YFZ450 I'd like to put on my banshee (arms, spindles, hubs, calipers, tie rods and shocks for $200). I know a few years back there were some guys making spacers to make this mod a little easier. Anyone know where I can find a set of those? Also, will the stock YFZ 450 tie rods work or do I need extended tie rod tubes?

 

 

[RagunCajun]

Don't put yfz450 suspension on a banshee. Buy banshee specific suspension.

[97Screamer]

Don't put yfz450 suspension on a banshee. Buy banshee specific suspension.

Thank you for your input. May I ask why you say this? I understand the ball joint geometry if you don't use the 450 hubs but if you swap everything over what is the drawback? I'm just looking for something temporary until I can save up to get the suspension I want. Has anyone out there done the complete swap and have horror stories I'm unaware of? The feedback I've read seems pretty positive.

[hoppedupandcutdown]

I understand the ball joint geometry if you don't use the 450 hubs but if you swap everything over what is the drawback? Same

 

Has anyone out there done the complete swap and have horror stories I'm unaware of? Yes

 

The feedback I've read seems pretty positive. Not here

[RagunCajun]

I don't know technical stuff about it. I tried it. It sucked. I bought good banshee suspension. I liked it a lot more.

[trickedcarbine]

The physical dimension on the pivot points of the YFZ and Banshee are totally different on the frame. For all the time, money, and aggravation you would have invested in it, you can find quality used aftermarket banshee arms and be much happier.