robinson373 Posted February 23, 2004 Report Share Posted February 23, 2004 I bent the stock axle on my shee this weekend and am not sure if I could have it straightened or not. Has anyone had this done? It I can't, what brand have you guys had the most luck with and what length? I usually ride in the sand but have recently started riding some tracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixitrod Posted February 23, 2004 Report Share Posted February 23, 2004 If you buy an aftermarket, get lonestar !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbluebanshee Posted February 23, 2004 Report Share Posted February 23, 2004 if you bent it once, you will probably bend it again! buy a lonestar!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klotz Posted February 23, 2004 Report Share Posted February 23, 2004 i bent the one on my old ex before i had a shee and once you bend somethhing its not the same ne more..i say try it and see but moybe your better off getting a new one.,...unless your tight on money..but maybve try to bend it back then see how it holds up and go from there thanks shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rescuejeff Posted February 23, 2004 Report Share Posted February 23, 2004 Buy a new one, This one is toast. If you try to fix it it will do exactly what BBlueBanshee said, you'll bend it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justintoxicated Posted February 23, 2004 Report Share Posted February 23, 2004 if its only a very very slight bend you could probably fix it, But if you want to change size anyways buy a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinson373 Posted February 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 I took the tire off and turned the axle and it was probably about an inch out of round. I am not sure that it could even be straightened. I am short on money since my banshee just ate $1200 last month but it looks like i should buy an aftermarket. Do you guys think that wider would be better, and if so, how much wider? Thanks for the responses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frocashmoney24 Posted February 24, 2004 Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 wider is always better get a +2 everyone loves those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Duece Posted February 24, 2004 Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 just keep in mind if your riding hard enough to bend axles on a stock swing arm.....and you go LSR with a stock swinger ..next time youll twist your swingarm instead of bending a cheap stock axle and probally tweak your frame right at the swing mount..a real son of a bitch to fix.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetshee4312 Posted February 24, 2004 Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 its like a peice of paper once its bent, its alot easier to bend and is not the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpreuss Posted February 24, 2004 Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 rpm dominator 2. i have a lonestar and wish i woulda gotten an rpm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001SSTBanshee Posted February 24, 2004 Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 Ive been hearing a lot of good things about RPM, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limitied03 Posted February 24, 2004 Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 I had the same exact problem with my shee and i bought a durablue...and havent had any problems, all aftermarket axles are gonna be better tha the stock...lonestar,durablue,rpm..its jus a matter of personal preference and $$$$$..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNEDEMON Posted February 24, 2004 Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 I'll chime in too. I have a durablue x33 adjustable width axle, have'nt had any problems with it. You can't go wrong with any aftermarket axle, they're all an upgrade from stock. If funds are limited, perhaps buy a used stocker in good shape, try the for sale / wanted sections here, or ebay and I'm sure you'll find something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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