02/28/2007 10:16 PM
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GR8Outdoorsman
Trailblazer
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I am considering installing wheel spacers on my atv to give it more stability. I have installed a lift kit and taller tires. I haven't had a problem with rolling it yet, but I was thinking that it may make the bike safer. Do you guys have any suggestions on what type of spacer to use? I have seen machined aluminum spacers and stud extensions but I don't know which one would be better. Also, I have read that spacers on the front tires will increase the turning radius. I really don't want to sacrifice any more turning radius, my bike is full-time 4wd. Can I just install the spacers on the rear tires? Thank you for your advice.
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Kawasaki Prairie 300 4X4
Highlifter Lift Kit
Dynojet Kit
K&N Air Filter
Aluminum Skid Plates
26" ITP 589
Ramsey 2500lb winch
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03/01/2007 08:51 PM
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BigDog800EFI
Pro Rider
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It won't make much of a difference in the turning radious but it will make it harder to turn. You will lose some of the mechanical advantage built into the steering system. Yes you can just install them on the rear.
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03/01/2007 09:11 PM
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GR8Outdoorsman
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Thanks for the advice..... I'll keep my out for a good deal on some rear spacers.
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Kawasaki Prairie 300 4X4
Highlifter Lift Kit
Dynojet Kit
K&N Air Filter
Aluminum Skid Plates
26" ITP 589
Ramsey 2500lb winch
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03/02/2007 05:02 AM
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madmuddin1
Pro Rider
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I considered spacers for my daughters Raptor but instead, I went with a wider offset set of rims for the back and we have been very pleased.
Just another thought,
Mud
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Mine: 2003 prairie 360 4x4 26" gators Modified Carb.
Wifes: 2002 prairie 300 2x4 25" gators
Tamarack boxes on both, Full skid plates, warn 2500lb winches.
We ride all over SC, GA, and NC
Also been to Hatfield McCoy West Virginia (great ride)
Daughters: 2002 Yamaha Raptor 80 some small mod's
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03/04/2007 08:32 PM
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GR8Outdoorsman
Trailblazer
Posts: 65
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I'll have to check on the bolt pattern. It is a 1999 Kawasaki Prairie 300 4x4 (model kvf300-A1). I am not sure the width that the kits come in, but I was thinking of something around 3".
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Kawasaki Prairie 300 4X4
Highlifter Lift Kit
Dynojet Kit
K&N Air Filter
Aluminum Skid Plates
26" ITP 589
Ramsey 2500lb winch
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03/04/2007 08:40 PM
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BigDog800EFI
Pro Rider
Posts: 413
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4/137 thye come in 1" or 1 1/2 inch. One inch spacers make a big difference.
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03/06/2007 09:03 AM
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yz426ex
Pro Rider
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www.crjperformance.com are the strongest spacers made 100% sure. I have some for sale. Turning is actually easier but rocks and rutts will make it more hard to keep the bars steady.
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05/03/2007 08:06 PM
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sheepdogMSP8117
Pro Rider
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I bought a set of four 1" spacers off ebay and installed a pair each only on the rears of my and my wife's ATV. The only drawback to the spacers is the mud that gets thrown all over the place since part of the rear tires stick out past the fenders. I originally had all four spacers on my wife's ATV, but took them off the front due to the amount of mud that was thrown back all over me.
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2007 Sporstman 800 Deluxe, w/ 14" SS108 rims, Terracross Radials, ADC on-off switch
2006 Sportsman 500 H.O. (wife's) w/ 800 rims & tires
2006 Sawtooth (daughter's)
2005 Predator 50 (son's)
A wife-beater is nothing more than a big CRY-BABY!!
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05/04/2007 02:19 AM
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booboobear
Pro Rider
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why are you following lol
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mine-02 400i manual
hers-96 425 magnum
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05/04/2007 09:23 AM
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sheepdogMSP8117
Pro Rider
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Thrown back from the front tires is what I meant. I don't mind a little mud being thrown on me from the rear tires, but the fronts throw a lot more mud on the rider than the rears. This was when I tested the Hawkeye with all four spacers before taking the fronts off and putting them on mine. My wife doesn't ride in the mud.
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2007 Sporstman 800 Deluxe, w/ 14" SS108 rims, Terracross Radials, ADC on-off switch
2006 Sportsman 500 H.O. (wife's) w/ 800 rims & tires
2006 Sawtooth (daughter's)
2005 Predator 50 (son's)
A wife-beater is nothing more than a big CRY-BABY!!
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07/28/2007 06:43 PM
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Jimbo913
Weekend Warrior
Posts: 20
Joined: 09/24/2006
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Sheepdog,
I put swamp fox tires on my wifes Hawkeye and I think I want to add rear spacers. Do you know if they are 4/4 or 4/156? I dont know what that all means.
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07/28/2007 10:01 PM
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Honeyduck96
Pro Rider
Posts: 344
Joined: 05/10/2006
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The measurement is the #studs/distance between
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'02 Big Bear
Supertrapp IDS2
K&N
26" Mudlites
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'06 Bruin 350 4x4
25" Mudlites
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'06 Her Chee 90 (DS90)
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'07 Rhino 660
K&N
RAIS Powertube
EPI Clutch Kit
Hunterworks Tri-Fire CDI
26" Mudlite XTRs
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'08 Grizzly 700FI EPS
HMF Penland Pro + Optimizer
Twin Air Filter
FPS Clutch Kit
26" Mudlite XTRs
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