wheel spacers yay or nay - Page 2

the_ripper · 05-12-2010, 08:24 PM

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i was think of making a longer upper and lower arm out of aluminum??? my gf uncle works at a aluminum shop.

That would work, but for the difference in strength you should consider 4130 cond N chromoly steel tubing, it will be stronger and lighter than aluminum ones, i used to use aluminum rods for steering and radius rods on my microsprint, i found chromoly with threaded ends welded in was much stonger and came out a bit lighter than the aluminum ones i was using prevoiusly. One thing i noticed was that the front ends on our beasts are already wider than the back, widening the front more is pretty easy, but i wish there was an easier way to widen the back out without compromising the cheapy stock hubs.

exactly. like i have no problem widening the front but finding a cheap easy way with the back is causing a little trouble. i was looking at the lambo rear axle on gio cuz i think that it may be longer but the site does not give measerments anyone have any idea if this would fit or anything?

anthonyfa18 · 05-12-2010, 08:48 PM

if the lambo rear end fit our atv that would be so cool, i know the front disk brakes fit our beast, but it is hard to get them from gio

anthonyfa18 · 05-12-2010, 10:56 PM

i know this is for a dirt bike but with some work can it work

http://cgi.ebay.ca/CNC-Machined-With...item2306e5c00f

waynev · 05-12-2010, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by anthonyfa18

i know this is for a dirt bike but with some work can it work

http://cgi.ebay.ca/CNC-Machined-With...item2306e5c00f

I think something more along the lines of a brand name quad swingarm would be the best way, then you could use the OEM bearing carrier and put a normal ATV axle it it which you can usually get in different lengths, probably the cheapest way is to get a machine shop to make a longer axle that still matches the stock layout of the sprocket and chain splines as well as the hub splines, still won't be cheap though.

the_ripper · 05-13-2010, 12:14 AM

i new swing arm would be a really good investment but thats really not what im focusing on here i just want a wider stance

waynev · 05-13-2010, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by the_ripper

i new swing arm would be a really good investment but thats really not what im focusing on here i just want a wider stance

I only suggested that as you can get axles in different lengths for brand name quads, find a longer axle for our beast just ain't going to happen, as i mentioned before the easiest way would be wheels with more offset. How much wider are you looking for ?

the_ripper · 05-13-2010, 08:40 PM

im really only looking for that much of a difference i just need like 3 inches give or take on each side really

waynev · 05-13-2010, 08:57 PM

Since you posted twice does that mean you actually want 6"

the_ripper · 05-13-2010, 09:15 PM

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Since you posted twice does that mean you actually want 6"

haha sure why not lol the more the merrier right?

waynev · 05-13-2010, 09:27 PM

I haven't measured the wheels but i'm going to say they are 8x8 with a 4/4 offset, those douglas wheels are around $60-$75 a pc. depending where you get them, i'm pretty sure they make them in a 6/2 offset, while that is only 2" extra each side it might be the easiest and best way to get some extra width for not alot of $$$.

EDIT, i can only seen to find the 3/5 offsets in the 8" wheels.

the_ripper · 05-13-2010, 09:33 PM

allright thanks i will look inot that but first i think i will see if anything gio makes is compatible with the beast because the lambo rear axle is only like around 90 i think so if that is wider and fits i think i may go with that

waynev · 05-13-2010, 09:44 PM

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allright thanks i will look inot that but first i think i will see if anything gio makes is compatible with the beast because the lambo rear axle is only like around 90 i think so if that is wider and fits i think i may go with that

If you look at the lambo rear axle it mounts in a bearing carrier similar to the one on the T3 Rebel, also wit hthe lambo being a GY6 engine the chain and brake are on opposite sides from our beasts, i'm going to say that the odds of it fitting in out beast bearing carrier will be very low.

TurboT · 05-13-2010, 10:18 PM

Where is waynec when you need him?

I remembered he had made some home fab'd hubs to extend his rear axl. I have found the thread but he's removed the pictures from photobucket. I wonder if this worked out for him? I've posted the thread for anyone who needs a re-read through.

http://www.chinariders.net/modules.p...er=asc&start=0

anthonyfa18 · 05-13-2010, 10:31 PM

i would of love love to see the photo

the_ripper · 05-14-2010, 06:10 PM

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i would of love love to see the photo

same

05-12-2010, 08:48 PM	#17
anthonyfa18 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: montreal Posts: 242	if the lambo rear end fit our atv that would be so cool, i know the front disk brakes fit our beast, but it is hard to get them from gio __________________ 2008 gio beast 200cc mod list YTX14-BS battery mod,gy6 carb 250cc,custom intake,125cc cf dirtbike muffler,MPR filter/intake,performance cdi,ngk iridium xi dpr8eix-9,performance coil pack and wire, pro taper handle bar, Gio air shocks, yam swing arm bus
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05-12-2010, 10:56 PM	#18
anthonyfa18 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: montreal Posts: 242	i know this is for a dirt bike but with some work can it work http://cgi.ebay.ca/CNC-Machined-With...item2306e5c00f __________________ 2008 gio beast 200cc mod list YTX14-BS battery mod,gy6 carb 250cc,custom intake,125cc cf dirtbike muffler,MPR filter/intake,performance cdi,ngk iridium xi dpr8eix-9,performance coil pack and wire, pro taper handle bar, Gio air shocks, yam swing arm bus
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05-13-2010, 10:31 PM	#29
anthonyfa18 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: montreal Posts: 242	i would of love love to see the photo __________________ 2008 gio beast 200cc mod list YTX14-BS battery mod,gy6 carb 250cc,custom intake,125cc cf dirtbike muffler,MPR filter/intake,performance cdi,ngk iridium xi dpr8eix-9,performance coil pack and wire, pro taper handle bar, Gio air shocks, yam swing arm bus
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05-13-2010, 12:14 AM	#20
the_ripper Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 50	i new swing arm would be a really good investment but thats really not what im focusing on here i just want a wider stance
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05-13-2010, 08:40 PM	#22
the_ripper Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 50	im really only looking for that much of a difference i just need like 3 inches give or take on each side really
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05-13-2010, 08:57 PM	#23
waynev Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 1,097	Since you posted twice does that mean you actually want 6"
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05-13-2010, 09:27 PM	#25
waynev Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 1,097	I haven't measured the wheels but i'm going to say they are 8x8 with a 4/4 offset, those douglas wheels are around $60-$75 a pc. depending where you get them, i'm pretty sure they make them in a 6/2 offset, while that is only 2" extra each side it might be the easiest and best way to get some extra width for not alot of $$$. EDIT, i can only seen to find the 3/5 offsets in the 8" wheels.
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05-13-2010, 09:33 PM	#26
the_ripper Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 50	allright thanks i will look inot that but first i think i will see if anything gio makes is compatible with the beast because the lambo rear axle is only like around 90 i think so if that is wider and fits i think i may go with that
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05-13-2010, 10:18 PM	#28
TurboT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Surrey, B.C., Canada Posts: 2,185	Where is waynec when you need him? I remembered he had made some home fab'd hubs to extend his rear axl. I have found the thread but he's removed the pictures from photobucket. I wonder if this worked out for him? I've posted the thread for anyone who needs a re-read through. http://www.chinariders.net/modules.p...er=asc&start=0
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