4 wheel kit options

[justin1620]

ive got a LTX 137" sidewinder and am looking at getting a 4th wheel kit. There are a few brands selling them, what kit do you guys like the best? Do the 8.5" oversized wheels for the LTX sit lower than the rest or is it offset so they are all in a level plain....if they sit lower how does that affect top end speed?

 

[Doc Harley]

Great question!

Arctic Cat has an outside wheel kit. Which is what I just did.

Some of the bigger dogs like to replace the whole tri-hub with larger wheel kit from J&T.

 

[DMCTurbo]

Great question!

Arctic Cat has an outside wheel kit. Which is what I just did.

Some of the bigger dogs like to replace the whole tri-hub with larger wheel kit from J&T.

Yamaha has the 4th wheel kit also

 

[errol]

I went with the Yamaha kit for my B-TX. Easy install and fits well...

 

[WinterWolf]

Went with the J&T whole replacement.

The bigger wheels will give you less rolling resistance...which would only help top end.

It's a great kit...very high quality. Not cheap..but worth it in my opinion.

 

[InRBigness]

I put a Larson Racing one on my Viper

 

[WinterWolf]

I put a Larson Racing one on my Viper

Yes, I've heard those are very good too.

 

[Doowithblue]

Larson is the only true 4th wheel kit but very pricey. Proven in racing however.

 

[Mighty]

Larson is the only true 4th wheel kit but very pricey. Proven in racing however.

How's it different than the J&T kit?

 

[ROCKERDAN]

View attachment 133215 View attachment 133214 I put a Larson Racing one on my Viper

Wow, nice looking kit....looks heavy duty!

Is that a true solid axle? That is what I would really love but was not sure it was possible.

 

[Pstn head]

Wow, nice looking kit....looks heavy duty!

Is that a true solid axle? That is what I would really love but was not sure it was possible.

This is the real deal.... The axle does go through the rail (so to say) it's a squared off section that goes through the rail so if by chance you loose any wheel or bearing your still rolling as long as the bolt stays tight. From what I understand, and makes sense, even if you loose the bolt it's possible to limp around. Basically the axle can't move upward and out of the rails.
For the extra money which isn't much this axle wheel set up imo is the real deal.
And Dean Larson is great to talk to and so knodgelable.

 

[piskapo]

I just ordered the larson’s kit

 

[Boston RX1]

I wanted the thank you all of the people who make this site great! I have learned so much and have spent a ton of money with all of the upgrades. I pickup my 18 SW LTX-LE in blue on Tuesday and i just ordered the Larson 4th wheel kit. I gave Dean a call today, Sunday. Much to my surprise, he answered the phone and all of my questions. He even sent me a write up from one of his customers, I am trying to post it but I am getting an error that it is too large. If i figure it out, i will post. The thing I liked most about the kit was the way it connected through the rails. See pics for details. He had told me that over 500 people have used this product and even that Yamaha has reached out to him for the kit, very impressive.

 

[Pstn head]

Boston RX1 did you figure out how to post that letter from one of Deans customers ? I'm interested to read it and what this customer had to say.

 

[Boston RX1]

No, because it says the file is too big. I will be glad to email it to you.