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Changing 08 500 to double A arm
Anyone do this yet? Setting one up for GNCC and would like to have double a arms VS. strut set up. Frame is the same part number so will the rest just bolt up.
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tie rod
knuckles
upper and lower arms
upper arm mount
shocks
shock mount upper
anything else, just looking to the experts to see who has done what... Thanks
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02-09-2010, 12:04 AM
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I have looked into it and all you really need is upper a-arms about $105 each, 8 a-arm bushings at $4each, 4 sleeves at $4.50 each, 2 upper ball joints at $30 each, knuckles $104 each, upper mount $35, upper shock mounts $10 each and shocks your choice. The lower a-arms and wheel bearings are the same.
I decided just to change the struts out to the Works racing units instead for $400
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02-09-2010, 07:07 PM
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So how do the works struts work? Are they worth the money or not? I am debating on whether to buy some or not. I also thought about the spring kit from crutchfield. My front end is sagging and I like the ride height.
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02-10-2010, 07:15 AM
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I had the same problem on my wifes 07 500, so I put 1in spring spacers on the struts and within 2 months they were blown. Leaking oil all over the place. I dont know if anyone else has had that problem with the setup on the 500, but it was enough for me to let it go.
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02-10-2010, 09:34 AM
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Go crutchfields you wont regret it
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Talked to Ed already and crutchfield doesnt make front struts for the 400 and 500. All they offer is the spring kit.
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I don't have them yet but I know someone who does and says its the best thing he has done to the quad.
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Hey there, I have a 08 500 XT aswell. Hated the stock struts, nothing but trouble on a few sets... all replaced under warranty but it sucks taking the bike in all the time. About a year ago now I bought the works struts and they are amazing compared to the stockers. A year later and they are still going strong. O ya, its a pain in the ass changing them out though.
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03-06-2010, 07:24 PM
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Thank you for your opinions on the works front struts. Looks like I will have to put them on my to buy list!!!
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kimpex wrap around under grip hand warmers
BRP windshield
ceramic coated exhaust
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i have a set of upper a arms if anyone is interested
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