XTZ owners look at something 4 me..

1 Phat Cat · 01-16-2009, 01:04 AM

It is my understanding that A/c went to a cast iron rear knuckle. I have not had the opportunity to look at one yet, How do they look?
I have the same knuckle in aluminum (like the 650's & 700's) but with the built in caliper mounts. I have broken 4 so far, (1 put me on my roof) two stock and two gusseted. I am trying to get my hands on a couple of the cast iron ones now, but A/C hasn't released them yet.
To my knowledge no one is producing a billet knuckle as of yet. I am wondering if the new ones look like they are going to hold up or not. Any pics would be TRUELY appreciated! But opinions without pics are welcome..

GlamisProwler · 01-16-2009, 09:37 AM

I am all loaded in the trailer right now leaving for Glamis tonight. I will get some pics for you over the weekend. Post them up early next week.

1 Phat Cat · 01-16-2009, 12:09 PM

Thanks..
Just found out Arctic Cat is going to release them on the 29th of Jan.. I just need to know if they are going to be sufficient or if they are modable, so I know wether or not to have some made..

Diecast · 01-16-2009, 08:11 PM

They are cast iron and much heavier than the aluminum ones. If your worried about weight, it might not be a good ideal but the strenght is there.

1 Phat Cat · 01-17-2009, 08:32 AM

Haa ha weight.. That ship sailed! I want strength, I will give up the extra 10lbs or whatever they are.. Thank you for replying.. I just want to know that they are ok in their stock form and dont have to be modified!

warlock · 01-17-2009, 08:54 PM

Ive looked at them and they look similar. Nice to have out board brakes to. Arctic cat said no sales until late feb.

Dave-O-Matic · 01-24-2009, 01:18 PM

I have the stock cast aluminum knuckles on my new XTX 700. Should I be concerned about these breaking? I do not race, just trail ride, but sometimes rocky.

GlamisProwler · 01-24-2009, 01:56 PM

I never took the pics of the knuckles

Dont have my cat right now, suspension is soon so i will get pics up.

Dave-O-Matic · 01-26-2009, 03:50 PM

I have been told that the cast aluminum knuckles will not break on any Prowler that does not have mods to the suspension.

1 Phat Cat · 01-27-2009, 08:20 AM

I have broken several, and I have seen several others broken. And yes at least 3 that I know of did not have long travel. It all depends on how hard you play. If you are rough, I would def change them out.