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Droptime209 · 02-07-2012, 10:00 PM

Hey guys I'd like to know what you think about this. I want more ground clearance but don't want to lose that well known honda reliablity. I don't run the **** out of the bike nor do I go mud surfing. I basically use the bike for hunting, opening up new trails for hunting areas witch sometimes includes some deep water crossing and bush crushing.

After a bit of resarch and looking around on this forum and a few others this is the setup I came up with 27 or 28X10 swamp lites all 4 corners and a 2" lift and 1-1/2 inch wheel spacers all 4. Now my problem is that I've herd that adding a lift puts a good amount of stress on the cv joints and diff.
What's your expiarnce with thies type of mods? and how long did u have the bike u moded? +/- miles/hours you put on it. Thanx for your input!

Tank · 02-07-2012, 10:17 PM

go to my photo albums and look at my foreman. It has everthing you just listed and I havent had an issue with any of it. I do have 26in Swamplites though. I hunt and trail ride with it.
3 years with the tires, 1 1/2 years with lift and 6 months with the spacers

h22ate · 02-07-2012, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Droptime209

Hey guys I'd like to know what you think about this. I want more ground clearance but don't want to lose that well known honda reliablity. I don't run the **** out of the bike nor do I go mud surfing. I basically use the bike for hunting, opening up new trails for hunting areas witch sometimes includes some deep water crossing and bush crushing.

After a bit of resarch and looking around on this forum and a few others this is the setup I came up with 27 or 28X10 swamp lites all 4 corners and a 2" lift and 1-1/2 inch wheel spacers all 4. Now my problem is that I've herd that adding a lift puts a good amount of stress on the cv joints and diff.
What's your expiarnce with thies type of mods? and how long did u have the bike u moded? +/- miles/hours you put on it. Thanx for your input!

It adds some but not alot. There have been times where ive beat the p1ss out of it and nothing happened and I also do ALOT of work/hauling with it and it never skipped a beat.... Ive had my lift on for about 3 years.

Droptime209 · 02-07-2012, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Tank

go to my photo albums and look at my foreman. It has everthing you just listed and I havent had an issue with any of it. I do have 26in Swamplites though. I hunt and trail ride with it.
3 years with the tires, 1 1/2 years with lift and 6 months with the spacers

I've seen ur bike before and it's badass!

Tank · 02-07-2012, 10:42 PM

Thanks, I kinda like it too

Droptime209 · 02-07-2012, 10:53 PM

Nice I'm glad to c that adding a lift is not as bad on the bike as some make it seem.

LsUtIgErS · 02-08-2012, 12:32 AM

Does adding the lift void your warranty? And what is the biggest size tire you can put on without voiding your warranty

h22ate · 02-08-2012, 12:41 AM

Tire size I dont believe matters. As far as the lift goes its up to the dealer.

2 of my good friends are sales and service mgrs at my dealer so I get new parts even if the old ones arent broke....till october

CStowell84 · 02-08-2012, 01:28 AM

I have been thinking about getting Highlifter springs. Just won some money on the super bowl so what the H*ll. Should make it sit a little higher.

Tank · 02-08-2012, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by CStowell84

I have been thinking about getting Highlifter springs. Just won some money on the super bowl so what the H*ll. Should make it sit a little higher.

If your springs are not worn out. Save your money. I would do the spring spacers made out of hockey pucks for about 5 dollars total. Do a search on the forum to find all the info.

02-07-2012, 10:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Droptime209 Honda Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 202	What do y'all think??? Hey guys I'd like to know what you think about this. I want more ground clearance but don't want to lose that well known honda reliablity. I don't run the **** out of the bike nor do I go mud surfing. I basically use the bike for hunting, opening up new trails for hunting areas witch sometimes includes some deep water crossing and bush crushing. After a bit of resarch and looking around on this forum and a few others this is the setup I came up with 27 or 28X10 swamp lites all 4 corners and a 2" lift and 1-1/2 inch wheel spacers all 4. Now my problem is that I've herd that adding a lift puts a good amount of stress on the cv joints and diff. What's your expiarnce with thies type of mods? and how long did u have the bike u moded? +/- miles/hours you put on it. Thanx for your input! __________________ 2012 Formen Dupli-Color BED ARMOR W/ Kevlar coated F&R racks WARN WINCH Front mounted tow hook. 2" Custome snorkel AP full skid plate w/ stick guards 6 1/2" sterio tube caps (wydglide set up) Coming soon 27X10x12 swap lites all 4 corners

02-07-2012, 10:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tank Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw Georgia Posts: 1,059	go to my photo albums and look at my foreman. It has everthing you just listed and I havent had an issue with any of it. I do have 26in Swamplites though. I hunt and trail ride with it. 3 years with the tires, 1 1/2 years with lift and 6 months with the spacers __________________ 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

02-07-2012, 10:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tank Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw Georgia Posts: 1,059	Thanks, I kinda like it too __________________ 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

02-07-2012, 10:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
Droptime209 Honda Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 202	Nice I'm glad to c that adding a lift is not as bad on the bike as some make it seem. __________________ 2012 Formen Dupli-Color BED ARMOR W/ Kevlar coated F&R racks WARN WINCH Front mounted tow hook. 2" Custome snorkel AP full skid plate w/ stick guards 6 1/2" sterio tube caps (wydglide set up) Coming soon 27X10x12 swap lites all 4 corners

02-08-2012, 12:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
LsUtIgErS Honda Rider Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Madison Ms Posts: 58	Does adding the lift void your warranty? And what is the biggest size tire you can put on without voiding your warranty __________________ 2012 Foreman Strong Made front and rear baskets Stong Made A-arm guards Viper Max 2500 3rd headlight via peckerwood

02-08-2012, 12:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
h22ate Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SW, Pennsylvania Posts: 6,011	Tire size I dont believe matters. As far as the lift goes its up to the dealer. 2 of my good friends are sales and service mgrs at my dealer so I get new parts even if the old ones arent broke....till october __________________ 08 Rubicon ‚——P--;===±--= <- !‚–’¯ƒ¹¶ http://youtu.be/U71bn4ZF4K0

02-08-2012, 01:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
CStowell84 Honda Rider Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Starkville, MS Posts: 48	I have been thinking about getting Highlifter springs. Just won some money on the super bowl so what the H*ll. Should make it sit a little higher. __________________ 2012 Foreman Warn XT25 Winch Strongmade brush guard and rear rack 27" SwampLites on black 14" ITP SS212 wheels PICS "Sometimes the only way to change a persons mind is to put a bullet in it." - Unknown

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