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Old 01-12-2010, 09:07 PM
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I know some of you have lift kits...did you install it yourself?

Are they bad for the drive shaft on a honda?

what is the best kit?
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Old 01-12-2010, 09:10 PM
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they are bad on rear end my buddies rancher lasted about a year and the rearend went out
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You need one like this.

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I have had a lift on my 500 honda for 5 years and use it almost every day of hunting season and go on big rides all year. Never had a problem except bearings went out one time but thats expected with 28inch tires. Yes did it myself only took about an hour to do.
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hard on the axles. if you can afford it get some beefier axles
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Old 01-13-2010, 09:36 AM
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If that wasn't lime green, I'd drive that thing all hunting season!
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bought to slap some mudlite xl 27"...thinking I may rub a bit if I have weight on the back or front of the bike...
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just try the tires first and go with normal load like you normally would. If the rub is bad, then do the lift.
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just try the tires first and go with normal load like you normally would. If the rub is bad, then do the lift.
there is never a normal load with SULPHITE.
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Old 01-13-2010, 11:59 AM
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thank you speck...
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Old 01-13-2010, 12:12 PM
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bought to slap some mudlite xl 27"...thinking I may rub a bit if I have weight on the back or front of the bike...
You must be going hog hunting with Bruce....

My old bike had a lift kit on it and I did not have any problems. It will increase the angle of the cv joints and axle which is not the best for them. I was not a mud hog and I did not abuse my bike and I had no problems. If you are looking to go do some wild and crazy mud riding I would suggest upgrading to the Gorilla axle but they are about $300 a piece.
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Old 01-13-2010, 12:31 PM
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No muddin' here...hunting only
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Old 01-13-2010, 02:42 PM
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No muddin' here...hunting only
I would see if the tires rub first and if they do add you a 2 inch lift. You probably ride like I do. If I can go around the mudhole I do.

In my opinion Highlifter makes some excellent aftermarket parts for ATV's.

If you have a bike that is under warranty the lift kit will probably void your warranty. I just heard the guys talking about this Monday on the ATV World television show on the Outdoor Channel.
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