SATV forward arched

[CumminsPusher]

Just kind of curious how many people have high mileage on axles with the forward arched a-arms.
Got talking with a friend who has a lift and just recently has had to do boots but no axles yet and he has 18k on his rig. I don’t feel that there’d be any difference between a lift and forward arched for dependability on axles but maybe there is.
I have arched but no lift. Had one Honda axle finally give up at 2100 after tearing the boot a long time ago and finally replacing that a couple muddy rides later but that lasted another year. Have since in very short time taken out two AllBalls and am moving on to Rhino. All axles have been front. Have rear satv arm still in box been enjoying riding rather then working on the machine. Planning on finally switching but got me thinking.

So what have people’s luck been as far as axles with the forward arched been? Drastic difference in axle performance or not? I figure people with arched may be trying to get more performance or rigidly so then riding harder possibly so that may contribute. What’s everyone’s thoughts

 

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[ToddACimer]

7 CV boots in 2700 miles with stock a-arms. .1 miles on superatv arms but I'm hoping the boots dont tear easier

 

[BWAF]

4000 miles all stock ,still all good

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[CPope]

6000 miles with super atv arms and 2.5 high lifter lift. Only 1 tore boot

 

[CumminsPusher]

6000 miles with super atv arms and 2.5 high lifter lift. Only 1 tore boot

That’s awesome! Steering stop installed?

 

[CPope]

No sir, just watch what I’m doing

 

[Rambo]

Just kind of curious how many people have high mileage on axles with the forward arched a-arms.
Got talking with a friend who has a lift and just recently has had to do boots but no axles yet and he has 18k on his rig. I don’t feel that there’d be any difference between a lift and forward arched for dependability on axles but maybe there is.
I have arched but no lift. Had one Honda axle finally give up at 2100 after tearing the boot a long time ago and finally replacing that a couple muddy rides later but that lasted another year. Have since in very short time taken out two AllBalls and am moving on to Rhino. All axles have been front. Have rear satv arm still in box been enjoying riding rather then working on the machine. Planning on finally switching but got me thinking.

So what have people’s luck been as far as axles with the forward arched been? Drastic difference in axle performance or not? I figure people with arched may be trying to get more performance or rigidly so then riding harder possibly so that may contribute. What’s everyone’s thoughts

3" SATV lift and arched arms. Never had a boot issue but went through AllBall axles like toilet paper! I'm back to stock honda axles and think that's the way to go!

 

[mjn]

You talking forward bent arms, or arched.. as in arms that lift?

Either way, what do you do for A-arm guards??

 

[snuffnwhisky]

Really isn't enough forward angle added to mess with the boots. Big thing is to be careful going full lock without the stops in 4wd. I try to go full lock and back off 1/2 round on the wheel. I haven't broke a Rhino with 30" stickies yet, close to 1,000 all pretty rough rock miles with a little more gogo juice than stock.

 

[CumminsPusher]

Really isn't enough forward angle added to mess with the boots. Big thing is to be careful going full lock without the stops in 4wd. I try to go full lock and back off 1/2 round on the wheel. I haven't broke a Rhino with 30" stickies yet, close to 1,000 all pretty rough rock miles with a little more gogo juice than stock.

I’m sure hoping the Rhinos will be better then AllBalls. I like hearing they hold up on yours. Factory did well but I’d like to see more mileage

 

[snuffnwhisky]

Allballs suck in the front. Cage is too thin for the extra balls at an angle.

 

[CumminsPusher]

Allballs suck in the front. Cage is too thin for the extra balls at an angle.

Ya shattered both cages.

 

[ohanacreek]

Really isn't enough forward angle added to mess with the boots. Big thing is to be careful going full lock without the stops in 4wd. I try to go full lock and back off 1/2 round on the wheel. I haven't broke a Rhino with 30" stickies yet, close to 1,000 all pretty rough rock miles with a little more gogo juice than stock.

I was pretty good about that then I wasn’t had three axels go in three back to back rides... 500miles since the last one though.

 

[JTW]

Really isn't enough forward angle added to mess with the boots. Big thing is to be careful going full lock without the stops in 4wd. I try to go full lock and back off 1/2 round on the wheel. I haven't broke a Rhino with 30" stickies yet, close to 1,000 all pretty rough rock miles with a little more gogo juice than stock.

Same here with the oversized 30’s.. fronts been great. Rear not so much.

 

[Plumber32]

All balls in 3 out of 4. No problems in 1500.
Since. Better or softer boots.

 

[Remington]

I have SATV arms. I’m at 1,800 miles no major issues but finally had a popping in my front drivers side axel OEM. I use the steering stops. Jut bought some AllBalls for the front seam heavy duty and much softer boots. My initial thoughts on boots and axel issues is how well you drive and that equals to how much u beat them up as to how long they last but some things you just can’t help. Just MHO

 

[CumminsPusher]

I have SATV arms. I’m at 1,800 miles no major issues but finally had a popping in my front drivers side axel OEM. I use the steering stops. Jut bought some AllBalls for the front seam heavy duty and much softer boots. My initial thoughts on boots and axel issues is how well you drive and that equals to how much u beat them up as to how long they last but some things you just can’t help. Just MHO

For me it was 2100 before one Honda was clicking after long time torn boot. Under 300 on either AllBalls and both shattered baskets. Same driving style same drivers same terrain. Never in my previous two machines did I break an axle. But first didn’t have satv control arms and second was about 50% with them. That is what has had me asking the questions.