2023 matryx A arm options
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If I had those my bulkhead would be in half, just like a sled at the dealer with alternative impacts… Would much rather pay for a arms than bulkheads. No?
Just checked those out. Way different game than the alt impacts. I pulled the trigger on stock ones because I can get my hands right on them and didn’t wanna ruin the family ride that I had the next day. But I think I should order up some aftermarket ones.
Yeah the alt impact and others like that give you super stiff steering. (Totally ruins the playful feel)
I just have a entire spare set of a arms in the truck.
Bpwr will mix with stock ones.
I have seen some bulkheads broken but all of them were actual bulkhead hitting rock impacts. (So type of A arm didn’t matter)
Alt impact A arms are super weak. (Very similar to stock) I doubt they could “cause” the bulkhead damage.
But I haven’t seen the sled. ??
That’s interesting, how do they stiffen the steering? I need to get some extras too and good know they mix with the stocks. ??
Yeah, I’m not sure how the impact was on the sled, but the dealer said the bulkhead ripped right out. I wouldn’t think the alt impact a arms are super weak, I know the ends are though.I have seen some bulkheads broken but all of them were actual bulkhead hitting rock impacts. (So type of A arm didn’t matter)
Alt impact A arms are super weak. (Very similar to stock) I doubt they could “cause” the bulkhead damage.
But I haven’t seen the sled. ??
The ball joints that are like an old school tie rod ends ice up and make it feel like you have an old indy sled.
Super stiff.
Copy that, could see that.
I crushed a few standard alt impact A arms in 2013-15. Many times the ends were fine and the A arm folded from a ski hit.
I had him build me some HD ones in fall 2015 For my snowcheck axys. (The version he now sells with the lower rear tube thicker) and those held up ok.
I mangled one upper with the end still intact though.
I tried giving him some feedback and pushing him towards beefing up the arms on all the tubes and he blew me off. ??
(Probably because i was pissed and being a d!ck)Either way the Bpwr arms are the best option out currently. (imo)
EZ steer
Oem geometry
No spindle grind like zbroz
ball joints and bushings pre installed and included.
Strong AF.
Downsides.
Heavy.
Mig welded if you are picky.
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Nice work. You’re one arm ahead of me. I’m debating carrying lowers and leave my QD belt in the trailer.
We chose to sell and use Z-Broz on all our sleds. Over the years of using them they have never bent a bulkhead (Pro Chassis or AXYS), they seem to have the perfect amount of durability and weakness.
I have ran many brands over the years and not going to bash them publicly. I will say the Raptor A Arm kit is by fart he best kit out there IMO. I never had bulkhead damage... ZRP also makes a very nice setup but I have not personal ran them.
Dang, I think I've got all those parts laying around, could have effed you for a little less than 1200.
Been around Zbroz, meh.
Alt Impact, meh.
Liked the KMODs, which are the same as Raptor. They seemed like the most durable I've run, but geometry is changed from stock, and I definitely prefer stock. Meh.
Have come to realize stock is the way to go, just find a set or two of new take offs and keep them in the trailer. Used to buy sets for $400, seems like they are closer to $600 now, but still way better than dealer price.
Been around Zbroz, meh.
Alt Impact, meh.
Liked the KMODs, which are the same as Raptor. They seemed like the most durable I've run, but geometry is changed from stock, and I definitely prefer stock. Meh.
Have come to realize stock is the way to go, just find a set or two of new take offs and keep them in the trailer. Used to buy sets for $400, seems like they are closer to $600 now, but still way better than dealer price.
I'm running the T-rex 34" a arms .. bit of getting used to the new handling but starting to get the hang of it and not over-riding the sled !! I have my skis centered
Ordered some Bpwr up and will have stock for backup??I crushed a few standard alt impact A arms in 2013-15. Many times the ends were fine and the A arm folded from a ski hit.
I had him build me some HD ones in fall 2015 For my snowcheck axys. (The version he now sells with the lower rear tube thicker) and those held up ok.
I mangled one upper with the end still intact though.
I tried giving him some feedback and pushing him towards beefing up the arms on all the tubes and he blew me off. ??
Either way the Bpwr arms are the best option out currently. (imo)
EZ steer
Oem geometry
No spindle grind like zbroz
ball joints and bushings pre installed and included.
Strong AF.
Downsides.
Heavy.
Mig welded if you are picky.
