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For the same reason people want extreme lift kits, it is just a fact that running Cv joints at extreme angles will shorten their lives and will need to be rebuilt sooner than later. Some folks just like extreme ride heights or they use there equipment where high lift is needed but no matter what the reason people that do so are prepared to rebuild their CV's more often. After looking at the optional mount on my 450i I don't think it would be that severe to cause extreme wear but will probably shorten some the CV life. Rear mount can't be used unless sway bar is removed from what I see.  I set mine to max height with the factory mounting holes and get about 10.5" lift and it increased the CV angle a little but not extreme.

I looked at the rear end and not quite sure about running without a sway bar.

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The Kits look GOOD!

   Just keep in mind that getting your machine up that high will put a great deal of wear and tear on the CV joints. I have known many to jack theirs up high and go thru CV's once or twice per year or at least do a rebuid on them. The extreme angle causes the boots to tear more easily and also puts extra strain on the joint itself. From calculations on my machine and the angle of the shafts mabey 11"in height would be about the max angle recommended before extreme wear would fall into play.

Wonder why Kymco would put optional mounting brackets/holes to relocate the shocks if what you say about the CV joints is a possibility.

Hey Y'all,

Name is Pat from West TN and just found this place. I just picked up a 2015 450I LE model and it's my first side X side other than my CJ5.

Looks like a well made machine and the wife and dog like it also. I just bought a service manual 1295 pages that should help keep things rolling.