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Phil A. Bowl · 11-01-2011, 10:47 PM

Hey all. Tore in to my bike and found my final drive and axel splines are striped. I can get a new axel/rear diff for 700. But was wondering if these two can be welded. I was not sure if the gear was aluminium and the axel steel,whitch would be a prob to weld. Any suggestions. Oh ya its a 01 4wd foreman 400

jmoe450 · 11-02-2011, 02:57 AM

I wouldn't weld. The Foreman I bought had the rear welded. It Lasted long enough for me to buy it and ride a little while. I went back with an armor tech ring gear and oem axle. Cost me around $245. You can get both armor tech brand for $251 on ebay.

thetater11 · 11-03-2011, 08:40 AM

I had the same exact problem on my '96 400. Got an armor tech gear as jmoe mentioned for $119 on eBay and ordered an OEM axle from cyclepartswarehouse.com for $104. I would check your bearings too while you've got it apart. The left rear bearing in the axle housing on mine was just about completely gone and I had a lot of rotational play on my axle so it stripped everything, axle and splines in the gear.

gsxrjarrett · 11-03-2011, 10:22 AM

I found the same problem on the same bike. It belonged to a buddy, I didnt notice until I tried to climb a hill and found the rear wheels not driving. Exactlly what thetater11 said, the rear left bearing was totally gone and caused this damage. The axle is steel. I have the gears left from a job that I have no use for. But Im in Ontario

Phil A. Bowl · 11-03-2011, 05:46 PM

just ordered a new complete diff and axel. You dont want to know how much

. But it will be here tomorrow

rich450es · 11-03-2011, 05:57 PM

even this seemed a little pricy to me but it looks good !
Honda TRX400 Foreman TRX 400 FW 4x4 Rear Differential | eBay

Phil A. Bowl · 11-03-2011, 11:02 PM

I wish. Those low prices make my butt hurt!

gsxrjarrett · 11-04-2011, 08:04 AM

If I rember right the axle and seals and gear rang to the tune of $700 from Honda (buying from the stealership)

Phil A. Bowl · 11-04-2011, 07:46 PM

noooooo 690.00. Ouch
so i am not the only suka

11-01-2011, 10:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Phil A. Bowl Honda Rider Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: vancouver b.c. CANADA Posts: 49	Final drive/axel Hey all. Tore in to my bike and found my final drive and axel splines are striped. I can get a new axel/rear diff for 700. But was wondering if these two can be welded. I was not sure if the gear was aluminium and the axel steel,whitch would be a prob to weld. Any suggestions. Oh ya its a 01 4wd foreman 400 __________________ Learn how to work kid!! Bubba Army!!!

11-02-2011, 02:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
jmoe450 Honda Rider Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Millry Alabama Posts: 38	I wouldn't weld. The Foreman I bought had the rear welded. It Lasted long enough for me to buy it and ride a little while. I went back with an armor tech ring gear and oem axle. Cost me around $245. You can get both armor tech brand for $251 on ebay. __________________ 98 450ES 2" Lift Trax Loc upgrade Super ATV Disk Brake Conversion 27" Kendra Bear Claws New Project 300EX basket case Here we go again!

11-03-2011, 08:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
thetater11 Honda Rider Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 39	I had the same exact problem on my '96 400. Got an armor tech gear as jmoe mentioned for $119 on eBay and ordered an OEM axle from cyclepartswarehouse.com for $104. I would check your bearings too while you've got it apart. The left rear bearing in the axle housing on mine was just about completely gone and I had a lot of rotational play on my axle so it stripped everything, axle and splines in the gear. __________________ 1996 Foreman TRX400FW - Green SuperATV Disc Brake Kit Snorkle 2" Lift 27-9-11 Super Swampers Rear seat/storage Repairs underway: Rear diff rebuild Rear brake rebuild New carb New bearings front/rear New real axle

11-03-2011, 10:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
gsxrjarrett Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: ONTARIO Posts: 684	I found the same problem on the same bike. It belonged to a buddy, I didnt notice until I tried to climb a hill and found the rear wheels not driving. Exactlly what thetater11 said, the rear left bearing was totally gone and caused this damage. The axle is steel. I have the gears left from a job that I have no use for. But Im in Ontario __________________ 2007 HONDA RINCON 680 FI 27X10X12 / 27X12X12 EXECUTIONERS ! ITP SS106 RIMS (CHROME) 2" HIGH LIFTER LIFT KIT RDC-RAD RELOCATE KIT LINE-X RACKS/BUMPERS 2500LBS WARN WINCH POWERMADD HANDGUARDS CARGO BOX/BEER HOLDER WARN FRONT BUMPER 2003 HONDA XR50R (KIDS) 2004 HONDA CRF50R (KIDS) 2004 RAM QC 5.7L HEMI (LIFTED) 2006 MAGNUM 3.5HO (WIFEY) PROUD TO SERVE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER ONTARIO , CANADA "If your gonna be stupid, you better be tough ! "

11-03-2011, 05:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Phil A. Bowl Honda Rider Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: vancouver b.c. CANADA Posts: 49	just ordered a new complete diff and axel. You dont want to know how much. But it will be here tomorrow __________________ Learn how to work kid!! Bubba Army!!!

11-03-2011, 05:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
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11-03-2011, 11:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
Phil A. Bowl Honda Rider Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: vancouver b.c. CANADA Posts: 49	I wish. Those low prices make my butt hurt! __________________ Learn how to work kid!! Bubba Army!!!

11-04-2011, 08:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
gsxrjarrett Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: ONTARIO Posts: 684	If I rember right the axle and seals and gear rang to the tune of $700 from Honda (buying from the stealership) __________________ 2007 HONDA RINCON 680 FI 27X10X12 / 27X12X12 EXECUTIONERS ! ITP SS106 RIMS (CHROME) 2" HIGH LIFTER LIFT KIT RDC-RAD RELOCATE KIT LINE-X RACKS/BUMPERS 2500LBS WARN WINCH POWERMADD HANDGUARDS CARGO BOX/BEER HOLDER WARN FRONT BUMPER 2003 HONDA XR50R (KIDS) 2004 HONDA CRF50R (KIDS) 2004 RAM QC 5.7L HEMI (LIFTED) 2006 MAGNUM 3.5HO (WIFEY) PROUD TO SERVE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER ONTARIO , CANADA "If your gonna be stupid, you better be tough ! "

11-04-2011, 07:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
Phil A. Bowl Honda Rider Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: vancouver b.c. CANADA Posts: 49	noooooo 690.00. Ouch so i am not the only suka __________________ Learn how to work kid!! Bubba Army!!!

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