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G-Force Axle Experiences Needed
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Posted by: thomps6s

Please post YOUR experience with the G-Force Axles. Please don't say "buy RPM or LSR" If you haven't had one of these axles on your wheeler, don't respond. I have read numerous threads on this site and get allot of mixed reviews. Allot from people who know people that had one and jumped 2 feet and bent it. If you haven't had one of these axles on your wheeler, please don't respond. Thanks.

Posted by: megadeath

I HAVE HAD MINE FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS AND FINALLY BENT WHEN
HIT A TREE IN 4TH GEAR.
I JUMP AT MX TRACKS ALL THE TIME.
100FT WAS NO PROBLEM FOR THE AXLE.

ENJOY

Posted by: DVXchic

Hi there, My boyfriend and I both run a G force axle and niether one of us have had a problem. He has been hitting a 40ft table top, and he has not bent it yet. I would recommend one, they have the same warrenty as a durablue or lsr.

Posted by: MAD450r

So far so good. I have been really punishing mine too.

So far I been very happy with this axle for the price.

Posted by: atvfrk10

there great have one on my z. Been through 2 wrecks and is hold up great. They also look good too.

Posted by: 400ex28

i love mine.....its doin great

Posted by: wheeliemaster

i had one on my yfz and bent it at practice at woodland mx park going off a 15 foot double

i then got a durablue x-33 with billet hubs and i broke that off the same jump,i then got a lsr and i finally barely bent it of a near 100ft table that was 25 feet high and oh ya i overshot it by 20-25 feet and flat landed it from almost 30 feet in the air!!!my friend had an rpm and he broke it in half 2 times and finally went with lsr and hasnt bent it yet.it's up to you but in my opinion i would just go with lsr so you will never have to worry about it bending or breaking and so you dont have to deal with the hasle of forking up more money for a lsr or rpm when your g-force breaks.

just my 2 cents

mike # 5

Posted by: MOTOX21

SOME OF YOU NEED TO GET A TAPE MEASURE AND CHECK YOUR JUMPS.

A freind of mine has a yfz and had a G-FORCE axle in it. Key word HAD. It was bent at the end of the first practice, he bent it and fixed it every time he road. One thing is for sure, you won't break it, We put it in a press and bent it in a U and it would not break. I don't recomend a G-FORCE axle for anything except sand.

Flat land a 120 ft. jump from 30 foot up. I have broken Chromolly swingarms on less than that, get real. did your dr. get the rear shock out of your butt ok.

Posted by: 400exrider707

quote:
Originally posted by MOTOX21
SOME OF YOU NEED TO GET A TAPE MEASURE AND CHECK YOUR JUMPS.

A freind of mine has a yfz and had a G-FORCE axle in it. Key word HAD. It was bent at the end of the first practice, he bent it and fixed it every time he road. One thing is for sure, you won't break it, We put it in a press and bent it in a U and it would not break. I don't recomend a G-FORCE axle for anything except sand.

Flat land a 120 ft. jump from 30 foot up. I have broken Chromolly swingarms on less than that, get real. did your dr. get the rear shock out of your butt ok.

You took the words out of my mouth.........

Posted by: PismoLocal

AS FAR AS I KNOW LSR, G-FORCE, AND DURA BLUE AXLES ARE ALL MADE OUT OF 4130 CHROMOLY THEY ARE ALL BASICALLY EVEN WHEN IT COMES TO STRENGTH. ALL YOUR BUYING IS THE WARRANTY AND THE BRAND NAME. IF YOUR FLAT LANDING 100FT+ DOUBLES OR CRASHING INTO TREES IN 4TH GEAR YOUR AXLES GOING TO BEND NO MATTER WHAT BRAND IT IS. YOU MIGHT AS WELL GET THE $200 CHROMOLY AXLE WITH THE LIFETIME WARRANTY THAN GET THE $400 CHROMOLY AXLE WITH THE LIFETIME WARRANTY.

Posted by: dantwo

The LSR axle is not made from 4130...... You guys demand more....
Dan @ LSR

Posted by: PismoLocal

LSR IS MADE OF CHROMOLY BUT YOUR RIGHT ITS NOT 4130. STILL NOT WORTH THE EXTRA 200 DOLLARS FOR THE LSR WHEN ITS THE SAME METAL.

Posted by: 450robot

i thought the g-force was madeout of chrome plated hardened steel?

anyways, you who say the g-forces are weak, just dont like the product, or you just want to bash on it becuase its not a big brand name like your lsr or rpm

but the fact is, it is just as strong

i have 2 freinds who have them (one on a z400, and one on a yfz) and both race mx and xc everyweek, and have never had one problem, no signs of bending or anything else...

they are just fine, and well worth there money

Posted by: PismoLocal

CHROMOLY IS HARDENED STEEL

Posted by: bigbadbrad

i love my g-force, good enough for my 300ex, i weigh 230lbs and i have bottomed out on many jumps with my 300ex, it has surrvived 20-30 foot jumps with me on it. one of my freinds just put one on his 400ex, he likes it, the only problem i have had with mine is the castle nuts dont stay tight but that is because i need new ones, and loctite them as well

Posted by: 450robot

quote:
Originally posted by PismoLocal
CHROMOLY IS HARDENED STEEL

well! sorry for not being a metallurgist

Posted by: GP400

From the internet: Chromoly is an abbreviation for "chromium-molybdenum steel". Chromoly is an alloy used to produce tubing for bicycle frames and race-car roll cages. It is not as lightweight as some steel alloys, but has the advantages of high tensile strength and malleability. It is also easily welded and is considerably stronger and more durable than standard (1020) steel tubing.

It is also known as 4130 steel, and is composed of 0.28 to 0.33% carbon, 0.4- to 0.6% manganese, 0.8 to 1.1% chromium, 0.15 to 0.25% molybdenum, 0.04% phosphorus, 0.04% sulfur, and 0.2 to 0.35% silicon, in addition to iron.

Posted by: Out_Sider

i'm buying 2 axles when i make my purchase.. 1 RPM dominator, and 1 G force... they're so cheap, might as well have one in the trailor for a backup if something does happen to the rpm

Posted by: Over-land 450r

i just keep stock as a back up..
i bought one for my 450r and i love it. they look just as good as the lsr but no body noes if there gonna screw us with the warrenty>> if it ,and wen it does bend

Posted by: Sprks450r04

i had one o my 300ex for about 3 months and then the sprocket hub completly striped out all the splines and rocky mountian atv has had it on back order for almost 6 months and im getting very pissed

Posted by: kyleschonert

quote:
Originally posted by Out_Sider
i'm buying 2 axles when i make my purchase.. 1 RPM dominator, and 1 G force... they're so cheap, might as well have one in the trailor for a backup if something does happen to the rpm

Where did you get that the RPM is cheap

Their site said their 476 bucks. A LSR one is cheaper than that.

Posted by: 0VER LAND 450R

never mind what i said, i bent than peice of crap the 2nd week out.
W.T.F. bull s.h.i.t.. they better replace it and not say i abused it.
dont buy one yeat if you dont have too. ill see how those people at rocky mountain handle it and telll you if you should get one.
Rob

Posted by: 400ex28

ok, i stripped out my sprocket hub and they sent me a new one no questions asked.

Posted by: 0VER LAND 450R

nice thanks 4 tellin me