im in the prosess on fabricating my own swing arm +4 longer thn factory any tips that anyone can give me. im using a 1x2 1/8 rectangular tubing n using the same factory front mounts n carrier..
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lots of good info here
http://www.blasterforum.com/custom-fabbing-132/checking-interest-custom-swingarms-22595/
http://www.blasterforum.com/custom-fabbing-132/checking-interest-custom-swingarms-22595/
im in west palm beach..!!
thanks for the quick responses im going to start this project tomorow ill have pic posted tomorow thankx..
thanks for the quick responses im going to start this project tomorow ill have pic posted tomorow thankx..
Like to see creative welding ... 
... Don't use the stock shock mount location ... read this...burp
http://www.blasterforum.com/do-yourself-20/suspension-geometry-101-a-11155/
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... Don't use the stock shock mount location ... read this...burphttp://www.blasterforum.com/do-yourself-20/suspension-geometry-101-a-11155/
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factory swing arm is out n cut now to make my new swing arm n it will b time to weld..pic coming soon
For what it's worth, I made a +4 swingarm a year ago. Everybody seems to figure +4 is the way to go so that`s what I did. Now I'm building a +2 because I really didn't like the way the +4 changed the character of the machine on the terrain I ride on.
To be more specific, lengthening the swingarm takes weight (and traction) off the back wheels and puts more weight on the front end. Our trails have lots of rocks and fallen trees etc that are best taken with the front end light and or in the air. A longer swingarm makes it more likely to just get wheelspin and plow into stuff. Also significantly makes the machine less nimble on tight trails due to the longer wheelbase. Another small point is that it adds more weight. And really, light weight is one of the Blasters best attributes.
Obviously, this is all just my opinion, take it with a grain ( or pound ) of salt.
To be more specific, lengthening the swingarm takes weight (and traction) off the back wheels and puts more weight on the front end. Our trails have lots of rocks and fallen trees etc that are best taken with the front end light and or in the air. A longer swingarm makes it more likely to just get wheelspin and plow into stuff. Also significantly makes the machine less nimble on tight trails due to the longer wheelbase. Another small point is that it adds more weight. And really, light weight is one of the Blasters best attributes.
Obviously, this is all just my opinion, take it with a grain ( or pound ) of salt.
Cool info. I have Tater doing mine. I could do it myself put I don't trust my welding on something that has that much stress put on it. It's worth it to me considering finding the time to do it and paying to get it welded.
I went with the +3. I wanted something that would be ok on the trails but still help with the power upgrades im doing.
ohh k thankx for tha heads up..im doing 2 swing arms a +4 and a +2 just cuz im not sure which one will fit me best..
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