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03-08-2011, 04:19 PM | #11 |
Gone Wild
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Re: swingarm drop?
Never done one but I think you would design it
with tapered wedge fronts to skid over the occasional stump or rock?? |
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03-08-2011, 04:46 PM | #12 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Boondocks, MS
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Re: swingarm drop?
my g9 doesnt have ground clearence for crap anyhow, the bar that protects the rear diff. hangs really low
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03-08-2011, 09:28 PM | #13 |
I Refuse To Get Stuck!!!
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Hilton,NY
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Re: swingarm drop?
Watch for "High-Centering" also known as "Sudden-Stop" or "Holy-Crap that hurt!!"Me and my wifes' cousin went up over a mound last summer,hit center and both almost went over the hood.You can drop the front half the amount of your lift,and make a big difference.My Dad dropped his almost equal to his lift and its' way too low.Hope this helps.
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03-08-2011, 10:59 PM | #14 |
Smoov az a gravy sammich
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Limestone, Illinois
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Re: swingarm drop?
Will I be able to fit a BB in the engine compartment if I don't do this? Or is it needed... That may be my onlt concern...
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03-09-2011, 08:56 PM | #15 |
I Refuse To Get Stuck!!!
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Re: swingarm drop?
When we did the 16hp Briggs in Dads' Marathon,we dropped the swing-arm so that everything was level with a 5" lift,but it only needed to be dropped about 2-1/2"-3",he dropped it almost 4-1/2".He set the motor-plates over the existing mounts so it needed room to clear the air-filter under the seat,if the motor is mounted down into the cradle,you will gain more clearance.Check my album for pics of his cart and engine compartment.Hope this helps.
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03-09-2011, 11:19 PM | #16 |
Smoov az a gravy sammich
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Re: swingarm drop?
Thanks! Will do!
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03-12-2011, 12:04 PM | #17 |
Getting Wild
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: North florida
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Re: swingarm drop?
how do you go about dropping it down??
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03-12-2011, 05:47 PM | #18 |
Smoov az a gravy sammich
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Location: Limestone, Illinois
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Re: swingarm drop?
Im going to keep the stock welds on frame and swingarm and use plate steel to move it back and down...
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03-12-2011, 08:24 PM | #19 |
I Refuse To Get Stuck!!!
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Re: swingarm drop?
I used 2 pieces of 3/8"(overkill,i had it,only need 1/4") by 3" wide flat-stock.Drill your holes to the pattern for the amount of drop you want,and then unbolt the swing-arm,bolt the shackle in its' place with a thick flat-washer between it and the bushing to shim it out to the same width as the stock ear on the swing-arm.Then bolt the swing-arm thru the lower hole.Square up the rear-axle,as it will now float freely,Adjust it so that it is square under the cart and set the rear-axle where you want it front-to-rear.Tighten the bolts to lock it,and weld the shackle to the swing-arm.I'll post pics later tonite of mine.Hope this helps.
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03-12-2011, 08:44 PM | #20 |
Smoov az a gravy sammich
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Re: swingarm drop?
Thanks Pach... Pics would be sweet!
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