midlifecrisis Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 So that sums it up! Why change from a stock setup to an aftermarket one, or even a YFZ front end? I presently have TCS fronts with rezzies on a stock front end. Are the stock ones crappy? Also, how do you tell the difference between an A to a J front end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiSkOe*1 Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 because stock arms suck... limited travel... u will get a smoother ride and wider stance wit new arms... if u get wider then stock... some ppl jus make a lighter stock style... more for drag racing....ur riding style should be easy to chose a arm for... most go wit +2+1... as that means it will be plus 2 wider than stock... and 1plus forward... than stock... hope i helped.... thats a j-arm front... easy to spot... cus the upper arm is a j shape... only on 87-89 models....ok for most... but extream whoops and jumps fucks them up.... a-arms are easy to spot... as upper arm is in shape of an "A"..... and much stronger... been on all models since 90... and a shot of a sexy shee wit aftermarket fronts... DiSkOe*1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midlifecrisis Posted June 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 Thanks for the clarification, totally helpful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruko Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 Also the stock ball joints are welded into the a-arm, so they are not removable, replaceable, or repairable. Once they wear out the a-arm is garbage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbcmudtruck Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 Honestly, if your happy with the way its handling, there is no imediate need to change them. Once they wear out however, that would be a good time to get your aftermarket arms. You will need to setup your shocks to accomadate the +2 arms though. The advantage of +2 arms is stabality, adjustability and maybe weight savings, if that matters to you or not. I don't think you gain much travel if any when you switch to +2 arms, unless they are long travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
So Cal Suspension Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 Honestly, if your happy with the way its handling, there is no imediate need to change them. Once they wear out however, that would be a good time to get your aftermarket arms. You will need to setup your shocks to accomadate the +2 arms though. The advantage of +2 arms is stabality, adjustability and maybe weight savings, if that matters to you or not. I don't think you gain much travel if any when you switch to +2 arms, unless they are long travel. That's some good advice right there. As far as setting up the shocks to run +2's, 90% of people can get away with just cranking down the preload a little bit to accommodate the extra leverage on the spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midlifecrisis Posted June 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 All great advice fellas, thanks! What about the YFZ front end then, is it wider than our stock A arms? Is it lighter, better? Do they bolt right up, or what is involved with the change? By the way Matt, nice pic on the avatar, someone you know, you lucky guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrMeyer Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 Go with something that is made for the banshee. Not a take off of another bike. IE the yfz450. going to a wider arm is great. Also if you go with a +4 axle out back. The bike will handle like it is on rails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt1 Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 I just completed my YFZ swap (Shocks A-arms and Banshee spindles). The setup is awesome, steering is a little harder than stock but not a problem. I ride mostly fast trails and small jumps and it works perfect for me. High speed stability is awesome with the added width and caster. Only drawback I see is it lowers the front end about 1 inch. I did my before and after measurements and found that it was closer to +3 than +2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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