I have a 141" track and wondering if a change the rear wheels to a bigger diameter 8"-9" if i could swap to a 144" track?
reddog mmax 700
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you will need to run a offset axle with the bigger wheels
you will need to run a offset axle with the bigger wheels
TJ500
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reddog mmax 700 said:
what's an offset axle and why does he heed one?
reddog mmax 700
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if you put on big wheels with out the axle your track will pull down away from your hifax,,click here...http://www.royaldistributing.com/ShoppingCart/MiddleRedirect.aspx?page=Snow2008/170.html
if you put on big wheels with out the axle your track will pull down away from your hifax,,click here...http://www.royaldistributing.com/ShoppingCart/MiddleRedirect.aspx?page=Snow2008/170.html
nightmanx1
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I raises the axle up about 1/2". Plus I don't think it would take up the extra track. Just get a set of rail extensions and bump it up to a 151 and be done.
A K MtnViper
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nightmanx1 said:
What nightmanx1 said
LoneViper
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Then think about it, is it really worth the effort to go to a 144. 3" longer but only about 1" - 1 1/2" bigger footprint. If you do anything, go 151"
reddog mmax 700 said:
Formula:
144-141=3" Divided half (it is a circle)= 1 and 1/2". An offset axle equates to moving 1 and 1/2" turned backwards.
However I have to agree with LoneViper.
snomoguy said:
Don't know if I explained myself well. To compensate for the larger wheels, you have to move the axle center up and forward. By installing the offset axle backwards, you move the axle center up and back, taking up the 1 and 1/2" gain of the 144" track. Understand??
So yes you can go from 141 to 144 by using larger wheels and an offset axle, install backwards.