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is there a way I can put a longer swing arm on an xj550.

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by chuckles_no, Nov 22, 2009.

  1. chuckles_no

    chuckles_no Member

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    Someone brought up a very good point in why not to hard tail a 550 maxim. So I am keeping it soft but still want to stretch it. was wondering if there are places that specialize in swing arms, etc. I am going to put some funky shocks on it... dirt bike mono shocks (as I saw with someone elses project). But want the rear end stretched at lest 4 inches
     
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    No prob stretch it!
     
    TECHLINETOM, Nov 26, 2009
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    the more its gets stretched the lower you go,longer the chain,MAKE SURE YOU GET THE LONGEST CHAIN YOU CAN GET FIRST,the most i would strech without bottoming out would be no more than 4inch,get a second hand swing arm chop the arms off then,get the right steel tubing an make one up .,(if you no how to mig weld),by the time i finish this you should have cut it up already,CUT CUT CUT,
     
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    Plumber, Nov 27, 2009
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    thats were i got my inspiration from
     
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