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Posted by: lamonts 300ex

what should i do to my front end to widen it idk what to do other than to spend 2000 dollars but if any one can help thanks

Posted by: Project300EX

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Originally posted by lamonts 300ex
what should i do to my front end to widen it idk what to do other than to spend 2000 dollars but if any one can help thanks

400EX front suspension

It's a really mixed opinion on this, but it seems like it's just fine unless you're a full out racer. I'm personally running it on my project quad. You can do the whole setup for $200-$300.

Also it's supposed to be about 4" wider total.

Posted by: Caseys 300ex

ya i would do the 400ex suspension. I used 250r a-arms and DVX 400 shocks and with that plus the new shock mount it ran me at an even $100.

Posted by: chris450250

if i use the 400ex a arms can i still use my works shocks

Posted by: lamonts 300ex

if i do that will i have to buy tie rods ?????

Posted by: Caseys 300ex

You will have to buy new tierods or extend them like i did. If you have a welder just cut the tie rod put in a spacer and weld it back together.

For the guy that asked about the shocks. YOu could used them but you will need to get them reserviced because 400ex a-arms are 2 inches wider.

Posted by: lamonts 300ex

if i buy a arms and tie rods will my 300ex spindles go on them and brakes and everthing hook up right??

Posted by: Caseys 300ex

Yep

Posted by: bustedknuckle

Ck Out JB racing.We Used THem And They Worked Fine.It Cost Around 934.00 With Shock Relocator.THen You Could Use 400 Shocks.

Posted by: raptor zak

get some wheel spacers. i got some on my raptor 350

Posted by: enduro400rider

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Originally posted by raptor zak
get some wheel spacers. i got some on my raptor 350

wheel spacers just make your handling worse, your turning radius will be terrible, best way to make your quad widder is with differant arms. i would only use wheels spacers in the rear, and even then i still wouldnt trust them if you jump at all

Posted by: elementryder

get some

Burgard +2 400ex a-arms
450r shocks
shock relocator

Posted by: 250X_project

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Originally posted by enduro400rider
wheel spacers just make your handling worse, your turning radius will be terrible, best way to make your quad widder is with differant arms. i would only use wheels spacers in the rear, and even then i still wouldnt trust them if you jump at all

Hey, that's true. I never even thought of that. Thanks for the great input.

Posted by: Tri-valleyracin

i have been racing on rear wheel spacers for 3 years and have had no problems. i race mx and i have seen stock axles bend and after markest ones break and still have not had any problem with mine. i do the biggest jumps my 300ex can do. For the front end go with the 400ex a-arms or look for cheap 300ex a-arms.

Posted by: quadfamily

do the rear wheel spacers first and see how you like it. Widening the rear makes a much bigger improvement in handling then widening the front because the rear is a straight axle. It's almost like having a swaybar installed. If you do the 400EX a-arms then you have to get new tie rods. It's not really worth extending your stock ones because the tie rods are only around $4.00 each from Service Honda.

And for the guy who asked about using his 300EX Works shocks, you can use them but your front end will sit at least 2" lower than stock even if you have them re-valved. The best bang for the buck is the stock 400EX shocks with the bolt on relocator kit. Used aftermarket 400EX shocks would be a good alternative.