Lengthen rear swing arm 3"

my5sons · Jan 16, 2011

If I want an extended swingarm on a utility quad with a straight axle. (I need 3") where is the best place to look to have this work done? Has anyone done this with their ATV?

I used to live in Jacksonville, NC and I had a buddy that would fabricate anything I needed when doing custom work on cars and trucks, but I have no idea where to look now. I'm willing to send it off for a professional job, if needed. I can't send it to my buddy, because to be honest, I needed to be there anytime he did the work for me, because I could say NO, I don't want it to look like that etc.... lol He could be a hack if I let him!

I found a metal fabrication shop here in Greenville, but they don't specialize in cars or atvs. It may not matter, but just want the best job. NO HACKS!

I also found these guys http://www.wolfesmetalfabrication.com/services.html but would like someone closer to do it. I'm right smack near Charlotte NC, practically nascar racing heaven, so I should get some replies near Charlotte.

jchevelle70 · Jan 16, 2011

First of all, what utility quad are you going to stretch the swing arm on? and why?

69quadracer · Jan 16, 2011

Thats what i am woundering!!

t-rex · Jan 16, 2011

if its the 250 you just gotta figure out something for the shaft drive. find a used rearend to experiment probly ur best bet.

Mud Dog · Jan 16, 2011

It sounds like a interesting project. It would be cool to keep us updated with some before and after photos.

69quadracer · Jan 17, 2011

May be a Honda forum but that does not matter as long as you are riding, i shortened a swing arm on a TRX250R once all i did was cut the housing were the bearing carrier goes and cut 2" off the tubes and rewelded but i was flat tracking and needed a shorter wheelbase, give LoneStar Racing a call they build extended swinga-arms, talk to Robbert
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Wild Bill · Jan 17, 2011

I have been doing some measuring on a Honda trx 250ex to extend it about 2 inch's the reason being to make it more stable when climbing .

Wild Bill

demon250r · Jan 19, 2011

Extending you swing arm will help on climbing hills but if you do alot of trail riding or tight trails you will hurt your self. I did extend my 250r to help with wheeling and to come out of the hole faster. eather way you go you will have no problem getting use to it

oldskool83 · Jan 20, 2011

what polais do you want an ext swing arm. polaris atvs are already long. my buddy runs a custom atv shop, hes done ext swingarms on my 3wheeler and other machines but thats because i dont want to use stock oem swingarms or frames when going custom.

your really leaving out alot of info i think on your idea. tell me what machine, ill tell u if its a money worthy idea.

for trail riding i like to keep the machines short and no wider then 46"

if you want real advice from a race builder call my buddy. his number is listed on his site.

www.hreatv.com they makes everything by hand, frames, /airboxes, steering stem, a-arms, u name it. hes the man....

blowfishRus6 · Jan 22, 2011

cut it, add 3in of materiel, weld it up.

post some pics to help with visuals.

my5sons · Jan 22, 2011

Thanks, I got someone lined up to do it. I will post before and after photos.

ostrx250 · Jan 23, 2011

heck yea give us some pics

Lengthen rear swing arm 3"

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