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josh450 · 01-28-2012, 11:29 PM

I have a 4" lift on my 450 and I keep tearing my boots I got a 2" hl lift then I put on 2" spring spacers that's when the boots started tearing I can see that my axles are at a sharp angle but I like the extra ground clearance I was wondering if anyone else has ever come across this and what I might be able to do to prevent replacing boots but keeping my ground clearance

h22ate · 01-28-2012, 11:44 PM

Rich450es or SSpeckerwood would be the one to ask on that one, hopefully they'll chime in for ya. But most guys would recomend getting rid of the spring spacers.

josh450 · 01-28-2012, 11:47 PM

Yeah I been thinking about getting rid of them

mac102004 · 01-28-2012, 11:51 PM

I doubt you have a true 4" of lift. Just because you have 2" spring spacers doesn't mean it's giving you 2" more lift. If you were getting 1" I'd be impressed. Your stock front axles will max out at around 3" of lift anyway, the axle bars start hitting the outside of the CV cup. What's probably going on is that the CV's are at such a steep angle they rubber is rubbing holes in itself. There is nothing you can do besides take of the spring spacers. and/or lift, OR go with some HD axles with thicker boots.

Or if you have some $$ burning a hole in your pocket, you could build a custom 4" lift with all new extended a-arms and rear swing arm. This would keep the axles at a decent angle but still give you the lift you want.

h22ate · 01-28-2012, 11:51 PM

I just suggested them to mamber "tank" but he on the other hand is a big guy. He wants them to take the sag out of it by stiffening it up a bit.

Honestly I would get rid of them, its really not giving you any more GC at all, just stiffening up your springs a bit. Either that or make them 1" instead of 2" for a while and see how that treats you. You might find that 1" makes a great deal of change, and you should notice a lil better ride quality too.

rich450es · 01-29-2012, 12:01 AM

you can take foreman 500 (05-11)inner CV joints and put them on you foreman 450 cv shaft (the foreman 500 cups arent as long and relives the angel a little on the axle shafts)and might stop them from rubbing trew as quick .

Tank · 01-29-2012, 12:04 AM

I've never been called a "mamber" before. LOL

h22ate · 01-29-2012, 12:19 AM

HAHA sorry.... member. I was close though.

mac102004 · 01-29-2012, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich450es

you can take foreman 500 (05-11)inner CV joints and put them on you foreman 450 cv shaft (the foreman 500 cups arent as long and relives the angel a little on the axle shafts)and might stop them from rubbing trew as quick .

Could you explain that one, not sure if I follow? Mind you it is after 1am

rich450es · 01-29-2012, 12:24 AM

the lip on the cup is less on the 500 cv so you can have you axle at a more extream angle and will bind less ...........anything else ?

01-28-2012, 11:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
josh450 Honda Rider Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Leakesville, Ms Posts: 70	ripping boots I have a 4" lift on my 450 and I keep tearing my boots I got a 2" hl lift then I put on 2" spring spacers that's when the boots started tearing I can see that my axles are at a sharp angle but I like the extra ground clearance I was wondering if anyone else has ever come across this and what I might be able to do to prevent replacing boots but keeping my ground clearance __________________ 2004 450s 3500lb venom winch 2" HL lift 2" homemade spring spacers 28" Zillas snorkle custom sound system Dyno jet kit supertrapp mudslinger exhaust K&N air filter & prefilter HL disc conversion IRS conversion Rebel flag tag!!! wife's 2000 400 4x4 27" zillas floorboards snorkle HL 2" lift 2" spring spacers

01-28-2012, 11:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
h22ate Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SW, Pennsylvania Posts: 5,970	Rich450es or SSpeckerwood would be the one to ask on that one, hopefully they'll chime in for ya. But most guys would recomend getting rid of the spring spacers. __________________ 08 Rubicon ‚——P--;===±--= <- !‚–’¯ƒ¹¶ http://youtu.be/U71bn4ZF4K0

01-28-2012, 11:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
josh450 Honda Rider Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Leakesville, Ms Posts: 70	Yeah I been thinking about getting rid of them __________________ 2004 450s 3500lb venom winch 2" HL lift 2" homemade spring spacers 28" Zillas snorkle custom sound system Dyno jet kit supertrapp mudslinger exhaust K&N air filter & prefilter HL disc conversion IRS conversion Rebel flag tag!!! wife's 2000 400 4x4 27" zillas floorboards snorkle HL 2" lift 2" spring spacers

01-28-2012, 11:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
mac102004 Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 541	I doubt you have a true 4" of lift. Just because you have 2" spring spacers doesn't mean it's giving you 2" more lift. If you were getting 1" I'd be impressed. Your stock front axles will max out at around 3" of lift anyway, the axle bars start hitting the outside of the CV cup. What's probably going on is that the CV's are at such a steep angle they rubber is rubbing holes in itself. There is nothing you can do besides take of the spring spacers. and/or lift, OR go with some HD axles with thicker boots. Or if you have some $$ burning a hole in your pocket, you could build a custom 4" lift with all new extended a-arms and rear swing arm. This would keep the axles at a decent angle but still give you the lift you want. __________________ '10 Outty 800R XT

01-28-2012, 11:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
h22ate Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SW, Pennsylvania Posts: 5,970	I just suggested them to mamber "tank" but he on the other hand is a big guy. He wants them to take the sag out of it by stiffening it up a bit. Honestly I would get rid of them, its really not giving you any more GC at all, just stiffening up your springs a bit. Either that or make them 1" instead of 2" for a while and see how that treats you. You might find that 1" makes a great deal of change, and you should notice a lil better ride quality too. __________________ 08 Rubicon ‚——P--;===±--= <- !‚–’¯ƒ¹¶ http://youtu.be/U71bn4ZF4K0

01-29-2012, 12:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
rich450es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ludlow,mass Posts: 10,524	you can take foreman 500 (05-11)inner CV joints and put them on you foreman 450 cv shaft (the foreman 500 cups arent as long and relives the angel a little on the axle shafts)and might stop them from rubbing trew as quick . __________________ 2000 foreman 450 es-s the fking pig 14% 300 foretrax gear reduction 30in gorila silverbacks on C-5 wheels 2500lb warn winch superatv disk brake conversion kit 2in ssatv lift kit and progressive 512 shocks the original 4in PVC storage tube hurculined racks with rear cargo box czr loud exhaust , uni airfilter and drilled main jet foreman 450 parts for sale pm me for info**

01-29-2012, 12:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
Tank Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw Georgia Posts: 1,054	I've never been called a "mamber" before. LOL __________________ F&AM Rockwell 191 PM 08 Foreman ES Camo XTREME 2" lift 26in Swamplites, ITP wheels Moose skid plate Tusk hand guards 1 1/2" wheel spacers 4" storage tube "Black" 2 50 cal ammo cans "Black" WARN XT2500 Hockey puck spring spacers 07 Recon ES Green 1 1/2" wheel spacers 2" lift Tusk hand Guards

01-29-2012, 12:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
h22ate Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SW, Pennsylvania Posts: 5,970	HAHA sorry.... member. I was close though. __________________ 08 Rubicon ‚——P--;===±--= <- !‚–’¯ƒ¹¶ http://youtu.be/U71bn4ZF4K0

01-29-2012, 12:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
rich450es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ludlow,mass Posts: 10,524	the lip on the cup is less on the 500 cv so you can have you axle at a more extream angle and will bind less ...........anything else ? __________________ 2000 foreman 450 es-s the fking pig 14% 300 foretrax gear reduction 30in gorila silverbacks on C-5 wheels 2500lb warn winch superatv disk brake conversion kit 2in ssatv lift kit and progressive 512 shocks the original 4in PVC storage tube hurculined racks with rear cargo box czr loud exhaust , uni airfilter and drilled main jet foreman 450 parts for sale pm me for info**

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