Can a 2014 kit be upgraded to the new convex suspension arms?

[SuperchargedWS6]

I wanted to get a set of the raptor shocks for my kit. Apparently, the piggyback shocks will only fit in the 2016 kits. They need the conventional pivot rear arm for clearance, not the previous sliding arm.


Can the rear arm be upgraded to the new 2016 arm?


If doing that, I was wondering the same fro the front arm?


Are the mount points different on the tunnel? Are they different on the rails?


If they are only different on the rails, I would think a person could just drill new holes?

 

[highflyernick]

I was also wondering about this. Changing the whole skid out to the 16' skid/track everything. Mine is a 15' tho, would need the drop brackets.

 

[Wheel House Motorsports]

Slap just the triple rate springs in the kit and I think you will be super impressed with what that will get you with the older kit and shocks.

Also, dollar wise, it would most likely save you money to just sell your kit and buy a new one by the time you buy new arms, etc etc.

 

[SuperchargedWS6]

Here in Canada for the price of the kits, I'm pretty sure I'd still be cheaper, considering what I got my existing kit for. Already have the 2.5" track and the TSS, really the arms are the last bit.


I would like to use the raptor shocks without having to sell my kit and buy a new one, or sell the shocks....

 

[xr650ryder]

I have been trying to figure out how to update a 2011 to 2016

I have been trying to figure out how to update a 2011 to 2016.
Been concentrating on getting rid of the Double Limiter straps and put some flex in front arm.

Here's the main challenges I've found thus far:
- Front Arm is 2" longer.
- The 2016 Suspension has no limiter strap.
- Front Shock mounts differently to top of front arm of the 2016.
- The 2016 shock is on center line on upper shaft were the older kits have off axis tabs to mount top of shock.

IMO it is an uphill battle to stuff the 2016 front and rear control arms under the older kits. I think it possible if you have good Fab skills and access to a machine shop. For me the 2011 is a labor of luv. $ and time wise I would be ahead to replace it with 2016 or newer kit.