Alternative Impact 36'' a arms

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Yes there is a difference so please specify when ordering. Without letting too much out of the bag, here is a little of what we did. With these arms i chose to limit the amount of loss in shock travel and hit a happy medium between that and ride height. The noticable difference in a shorter shock or ride height for boondocking is minimal, (which is the full intention of the 36'') but for the guys jumping , pounding the trail to get from A-B would it would be a big deal. notice. There will always be tradeoffs in one or more areas when you shorten a stance, so like anything else its all rider preference. A shorter shock in all intents and purpose for a narrower stance will be a better choice, but by no means a "MUST, just an option". Its always great to not have to unless its where your going with things to not have to spend more than some guys can afford, and that was just one goal for us with these. Thanks for the question, it give me a chance to voice a little more about them. Thanks! Dan Oh, MH, lol i really hope everybody knew that was just my weird sense of humor on the scale thing. I know i shouldnt do that but...cant help it..sorry.

 

[mountainhorse]

I was funnin with ya too Dan...

With the inner mounts so far apart on a PRO from left to right side... the arms become really short as you approach 36" .... how is ball joint angularity on these?

 

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Figured you were but it made me aware of maybe someone that diddnt get it. Anywho not sure i understand or want to get into my geometry. Lol

 

[champyfz450]

Figured you were but it made me aware of maybe someone that diddnt get it. Anywho not sure i understand or want to get into my geometry. Lol

Thank you for your reply. I wanna use my evol x's which are 17.5" on my 2013 so I'm glad I can utilize these longer shocks with a 36" front end finally. Please note your prices again for the chromoly and the expected titanium prices. Thanks!!!

 

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Thank you for your reply. I wanna use my evol x's which are 17.5" on my 2013 so I'm glad I can utilize these longer shocks with a 36" front end finally. Please note your prices again for the chromoly and the expected titanium prices. Thanks!!!

Just a thought, but since you have the fox shocks that are as we all know very rebuildable, you could have them shimmed to your liking. A pretty cheap change over. Is there a reason you diddnt have them shortened for your 13? Curoius is all. We found to get the ride height on the 12 for the 36'' stance back to stock you would have to shorten the shock to a rediculous length...and then were right back to the poor performance, and loss of travel thing, but shimming .875 IMO is a very resonable amount. Before i get too side tracked here, prices will be the same as the 39''. $445.00 for the cro-moly, and $785.00 for Titanium. Thanks!
Dan

 

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I was funnin with ya too Dan...

With the inner mounts so far apart on a PRO from left to right side... the arms become really short as you approach 36" .... how is ball joint angularity on these?

Just happen to re read this MH, and see you may have been getting at a spindle clearance issue question. Diddnt mean to avoid the question had that been it. If so absolutely no clearance problem with the spindle. Will be no grinding on the spindles unless you have the lower rod end screwed in too far, which would throw you into a positive camber angle from stock camber. I dont reccomend it, but if a guy feels the need to run positive camber he would need to remove very little where the arms comes into contact with the spindle on full turn one direction or the other, to regain the full turning radius. Thanks!
Dan

 

[champyfz450]

Just a thought, but since you have the fox shocks that are as we all know very rebuildable, you could have them shimmed to your liking. A pretty cheap change over. Is there a reason you diddnt have them shortened for your 13? Curoius is all. We found to get the ride height on the 12 for the 36'' stance back to stock you would have to shorten the shock to a rediculous length...and then were right back to the poor performance, and loss of travel thing, but shimming .875 IMO is a very resonable amount. Before i get too side tracked here, prices will be the same as the 39''. $445.00 for the cro-moly, and $785.00 for Titanium. Thanks!
Dan

I didn't have them shortened as I had a set of Holz 41" arms sitting on the shelf so I used those with the Evols. Pm me a number I can reach you at please. I will call u tomorrow.

 

[edavis0202]

Will these be available for the 13' Assault too? Sorry if someone already asked this question

 

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Will these be available for the 13' Assault too? Sorry if someone already asked this question

The Assault shocks will be too long but the arms with a shock change, yes will bolt right up. Thanks!
Dan

 

[tdorval]

Any user reviews on these arms floating around?

 

[garett87]

Seeing as you can build a 36" lower a-arm to accept the 11/12 pro 17.5" shock. Is there any chance of a 39" stance kit available to use the assault 18.5" shock?

 

[tdorval]

TTT anyone try the 36" arms from Alt Impact?

 

[Jimb]

Does the alternative 36 inch kit include shorter steering tie rods? Or do you have to mod the stock ones?

 

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Does the alternative 36 inch kit include shorter steering tie rods? Or do you have to mod the stock ones?

sorry no they won't accept the assault length shocks just wouldn't be an option. As far as tie rods we figured instead of making the kit more expensive and as easy as it is we would let the guys cut and use the stockers. Thanks!
Dan

 

[o2bncamo]

@Jimb: you have to cut the tie rods 1/2" or so to make them work. No new tie rods with kit.

@ Dan: Are the 12 a-arms on your 36" kit different than the 13 arms you make for the 36" kit. If so what is the difference. I have them on my 12, and I put 13 shocks on it to get the ride height where I wanted it. If the 13 arms raise ride height I would rather use the 12 arms. Is there a reason this wouldn't work.

 

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@Jimb: you have to cut the tie rods 1/2" or so to make them work. No new tie rods with kit.

@ Dan: Are the 12 a-arms on your 36" kit different than the 13 arms you make for the 36" kit. If so what is the difference. I have them on my 12, and I put 13 shocks on it to get the ride height where I wanted it. If the 13 arms raise ride height I would rather use the 12 arms. Is there a reason this wouldn't work.

Yes they are different. Because the 12 has longer shocks by .875'' the "13" shocks are a far better choice for this set up. Again the 12 shocks will work but...Thanks!
Dan

 

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Yes they are different. Because the 12 has longer shocks by .875'' the "13" shocks are a far better choice for this set up. Again the 12 shocks will work but...Thanks!
Dan

This was my post earlier this year and thought I would repost as it is a clearer, more detailed answer to the question.

Yes there is a difference so please specify when ordering. Without letting too much out of the bag, here is a little of what we did. With these arms i chose to limit the amount of loss in shock travel and hit a happy medium between that and ride height. The notable difference in a shorter shock or ride height for boondocking is minimal, (which is the full intention of the 36'') but for the guys jumping , pounding the trail to get from A-B would it would be a big deal. notice. There will always be tradeoffs in one or more areas when you shorten a stance, so like anything else its all rider preference. A shorter shock in all intents and purpose for a narrower stance will be a better choice, but by no means a "MUST, just an option". Its always great to not have to unless its where your going with things to not have to spend more than some guys can afford, and that was just one goal for us with these. Thanks for the question, it give me a chance to voice a little more about them. Thanks! Dan

 

[tdorval]

Anyone else experience similar things with the 36" stance? I'm on the fence between going narrower and just staying stock width.

 

[Boston Racing]

Our entire group has them and I have not heard any complaints. It certainly does make it easier to get on edge. I have both and can easily tell the difference. The backup sled has the 39 inch kit.

 

[tdorval]

Good to hear it. Thanks Corey