Lift Kit? - Honda Foreman Forums : Rubicon, Rincon, Rancher and Recon Forum

Trailrunner · 02-08-2007, 08:47 AM

I have been thinking about puting a lift kit on the foreman but people are telling me not to because it will ware the joints on the front axles and the u-joint in the rear.. Has anyone here had any trouble with lift's??

#48FAN · 02-08-2007, 09:11 AM

I have heard that too. But from what I remember it was only if you go over 2 inches. Altering anything stock will most likely make it wear out faster, but how fast if the question. I was wondering the same thing. Maybe somebody else will let us know for certain.

MSWRCR29 · 02-08-2007, 09:59 AM

I've had my 2" on now for little over a year and see no signs of wear. And honestly the angle of the CV's only changed maybe a 1/2" in degree. Go ahead everybody told me the same thing and I just decided I would see for myself. NO PROBLEMS at all.

Trailrunner · 02-08-2007, 10:22 AM

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I've had my 2" on now for little over a year and see no signs of wear. And honestly the angle of the CV's only changed maybe a 1/2" in degree. Go ahead everybody told me the same thing and I just decided I would see for myself. NO PROBLEMS at all.

MSWRCR29 how many miles have you put on after the lift and how does it handle compared to stock?

MSWRCR29 · 02-08-2007, 02:26 PM

I've put on about 300 mi. and as far as the handling it really didn't change any. I put on the after market wheels before hand and it re tucked them up front but its not tipsy if that is your question. I feel little to no change. You could always get spacers though.

Flip 500 · 02-08-2007, 07:11 PM

I took the rear lift off my bike it started making funky sounds from the rear diff/swingarm area

MAD MUDDER · 02-08-2007, 08:19 PM

i made a custom 1 1/2 for my old rubicon and i never had a bit of trouble with mine. i proubly had 1000 miles on it and everything was fine. the only wear i saw was, the cv's were wearing where they were bended. they were getting pretty weak when i sold it but all you had to do is replace them. like MSWRCR29 said, no chance in handling but after i put my 27" executioners on then the ride was really stiff, i had to stand up while riding on bumps but you get so used to it you dont even notice it.
-Aaron

wolfemsn · 02-08-2007, 08:58 PM

I got my lift kit after the first time me and my wife got stuck. 5 days after we bought the foreman it had a lift kit 27" ITP 589's and a winch. I have had no trouble with the lift and don't have any problems. It's a good investment if you ask me! I give a lift kit 2 thumbs up and stock sucks any way go aftermarket

eric · 02-08-2007, 09:49 PM

Hey wolf, if you're gettin' skids why don't you get the whole package from Ricochet. They're an awesome investment. I have Aluminum Products and I've seen the Ricochet............they are a lot better.

<a href="http://www.atvoutfitters.net/ricochet_skidplates.htm" target="_blank">http://www.atvoutfitters.net/ricochet_skidplates.htm</a>

wolfemsn · 02-09-2007, 07:44 AM

Man I like those skid plates I will get those thanks for the info.

02-08-2007, 08:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
Trailrunner Honda Rider Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nova Scotia Canada Posts: 61	Lift Kit? I have been thinking about puting a lift kit on the foreman but people are telling me not to because it will ware the joints on the front axles and the u-joint in the rear.. Has anyone here had any trouble with lift's?? __________________ 04-TRX350 Fourtrax 4x4 ES GPS-Garmin etrex legend 2000lb winch hand-thumb warmers buddy-seat Mini-me Baja 90cc 05-500s 4x4 Foreman(SOLD)

02-08-2007, 09:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
#48FAN Honda Lover Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 308	I have heard that too. But from what I remember it was only if you go over 2 inches. Altering anything stock will most likely make it wear out faster, but how fast if the question. I was wondering the same thing. Maybe somebody else will let us know for certain. __________________ The Road Goes on Forever, But The Party Never Ends ... ________________________________________ 05 Foreman - 48 Special 27" ITP Mud Lite XL's Black ITP Delta Wheels HMF Utility w/170 jet K&N Filter w/PreCharger NGK Iridium Plug Magellan GPS HighLifter Lift Kit & Lift Springs 2500 Champion Winch Snorkeled My other ride is your mom!

02-08-2007, 09:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
MSWRCR29 Honda Rider Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: LaGrange, GA Posts: 53	I've had my 2" on now for little over a year and see no signs of wear. And honestly the angle of the CV's only changed maybe a 1/2" in degree. Go ahead everybody told me the same thing and I just decided I would see for myself. NO PROBLEMS at all. __________________ 06 BLACK RUBI 27" Mud-Lite XTRS 14" BLACK TORK WHEELS HL 2" LIFT Rear Bumper Snorkled / HMF

02-08-2007, 02:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
MSWRCR29 Honda Rider Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: LaGrange, GA Posts: 53	I've put on about 300 mi. and as far as the handling it really didn't change any. I put on the after market wheels before hand and it re tucked them up front but its not tipsy if that is your question. I feel little to no change. You could always get spacers though. __________________ 06 BLACK RUBI 27" Mud-Lite XTRS 14" BLACK TORK WHEELS HL 2" LIFT Rear Bumper Snorkled / HMF

02-08-2007, 07:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
Flip 500 Honda Lover Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bradfordsville, KY Posts: 472	I took the rear lift off my bike it started making funky sounds from the rear diff/swingarm area __________________ 06 500 Foreman S 4x4 27 In. GBC Gators 2 In. Front Lift Aluminum Products Bash Plate/Hook Holster 3500# Venom Winch(didn't work so i threw in a ditch somewhere in the middle of nowhere) EPI Clutch Kit (Awaiting Installation) Hillbilly Delux snorkel V2.0 NGK Iridium Plug HMF Penland Series Jetted K&N Outerwears Prefilter wanna go?http://www.replay.ru/forum/style_emo...lt/butcher.gif the foreman is finished, now time to build the drag car to pull behind it

02-08-2007, 08:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
MAD MUDDER Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ohio Posts: 1,123	i made a custom 1 1/2 for my old rubicon and i never had a bit of trouble with mine. i proubly had 1000 miles on it and everything was fine. the only wear i saw was, the cv's were wearing where they were bended. they were getting pretty weak when i sold it but all you had to do is replace them. like MSWRCR29 said, no chance in handling but after i put my 27" executioners on then the ride was really stiff, i had to stand up while riding on bumps but you get so used to it you dont even notice it. -Aaron __________________ 03 400ex- renthal handlebars,Oury grips, LSR brake block, LSR bearing carrier, DG full skids, DG bumper, DG grab bar, white brothers exhaust, dynojet kit, K&N filter, SKIN graphics, SKIN gripper seat 15/45 sprockets, razr2 tires 06 brute force 650i---FOR SALE--- PM me if interested CRACKIN' FRAMES & TALKIN' NAMES

02-08-2007, 08:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
wolfemsn Honda Lover Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Richlands NC Posts: 266	I got my lift kit after the first time me and my wife got stuck. 5 days after we bought the foreman it had a lift kit 27" ITP 589's and a winch. I have had no trouble with the lift and don't have any problems. It's a good investment if you ask me! I give a lift kit 2 thumbs up and stock sucks any way go aftermarket __________________ 06 Honda Forman S 2000lb winch with snatch pully makes 4000lbs now, 2" lift kit, 27" itp 589, ITP SS 112 Rims, NGK IRIDIUM #BKR5EIX-11 spark plug NAPA part #5464, 170 jet, HMF pipe, triangle atv snorkle kit, aftermarket air filter part #151411 advance auto parts, detroit gearless locker, EPI clutch kit, Aftermarket oil cooler and fan, royal purple max cycle 20w50 oil. Coming soon turner gear reduction, Gorilla axles, stick stoppers skid plates, after market bumpers, ect...

02-08-2007, 09:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
eric Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MN Posts: 1,650	Hey wolf, if you're gettin' skids why don't you get the whole package from Ricochet. They're an awesome investment. I have Aluminum Products and I've seen the Ricochet............they are a lot better. <a href="http://www.atvoutfitters.net/ricochet_skidplates.htm" target="_blank">http://www.atvoutfitters.net/ricochet_skidplates.htm</a> __________________ 2006 500ES w/ some stuff...

02-09-2007, 07:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
wolfemsn Honda Lover Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Richlands NC Posts: 266	Man I like those skid plates I will get those thanks for the info. __________________ 06 Honda Forman S 2000lb winch with snatch pully makes 4000lbs now, 2" lift kit, 27" itp 589, ITP SS 112 Rims, NGK IRIDIUM #BKR5EIX-11 spark plug NAPA part #5464, 170 jet, HMF pipe, triangle atv snorkle kit, aftermarket air filter part #151411 advance auto parts, detroit gearless locker, EPI clutch kit, Aftermarket oil cooler and fan, royal purple max cycle 20w50 oil. Coming soon turner gear reduction, Gorilla axles, stick stoppers skid plates, after market bumpers, ect...

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