Wider rear axle for what?

[Ranger]

Noticed a few good deals on wider axles on some other sites and was wondering what would it do for me? I don't dune and ride trails primarily and do small jumps...

[Peelz]

cornering ability   

[Gunz]

...and overall stability.

[Ranger]

So if it says 1.5" wider is that overall or on each side?

[Krandall]

That is over all.

Like if you get a +2 setup in front, you're only adding +1 to each side

[Ranger]

So it'd only be 3/4" on each side then...Not so bad, I was worried about increasing my track width cause I ride some really tight trails.

[Krandall]

when you start getting into tight trails. 2" is a LOT!!!!

[Ranger]

Yeah, only reason I'm even considering getting another axle is for if/when the stocker bends or breaks...Otherwise I don't want to increase my track width much cause when I was riding yesterday my back tires came close to hitting some trees as we went through winding paths...The other guy with a Raptor like mine was ahead of me and we only had like maybe 2-3 inches overall of clearance...So a +4 would NOT be good for me, but if I go with just +1.5 on a stronger axle I might be alright, but I plan on getting wider tires too so my options may be limited.

[Alkire193]

A sturdy rear axle is a decent upgrade but ive beat on my OEM and it never bent, its also been through some amazing wrecks, no bending. Mostly wider +4 axles (cheaper brands ) stand the chance of bending, which is why you dont want to skimp on the price if you find an axle that has good reviews from owners, not manufacturers.

If you are considering spending the money on an axle have you thought about getting one that is +2 or +4 and then swapping axles depending on what youre riding? I was +4 Durablue on the back and +2 +2 Wicked A-arms are the front and ran the GNCC only getting hung up once, but I was off the trail trying to make my own path and got wedged. But the cornering and stability of the +4 inches and lowering of the quad made a machine that handled well and didnt want to roll over as much.

In the end it depends on what you want to ride. But +4 all around and I dont get hung up. But if you just want an extra axle, I got an OEM in a box that you are welcome to buy.

[Krandall]

Pretty much any axle you get is adjustable from stock to +4 usually. My RPM Dominator is stock to +3 which is REALLY nice to have! (I think it's to +3, may be to +4 now that I think about it.. never measured the spacers on the hub.

[Ranger]

I was looking at a G-Force axle on RF and based on what the seller says it's a 1.5 to 4" adjustable.

[VelociRaptor]

Right, I had that axle on mine. I trail rode with the 700 I had and Bamaquad trail rides with his with that axle fully extended without an issue. LTR guys are known to trail ride with thier 50" wide bikes as well.

[Out Back Welding]

i got spacers in the rear, and noticed a huge diff.

rappy + wider = better   (in my opinion)

[Gunz]

rappy + wider = better   (in my opinion)

+1

[09RappySE]

I trail ride and have the g force hubs which add 3.5 " overall and have had no problems clearing anything, it made a huge difference in handling.....but I guess that depends on how wide the trails you ride on are.