Using quads for parts Wolf in DX clothing UPDATE.

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So I picked up 3 dx225's over ther last few weeks. The plan was to make 2 out of the 3 and use what was left for extras. That was until I read a thread on here about someone swapping in a 250 timberwolf engine. After looking for a timberwolf for a decent price my buddy found one and I worked out a deal and it was mine. So my plan was to swap the engine and the swingarm over to the dx and scrap the quad. Well after a few hours I had the quad stripped down of all of its usable part and stared work on the dx. Here's the timberwolf engine and some other parts after stripping the quad. Here's the dx in question with its missing top end I picked up for $100

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Here's the dx with the swingarm removed. Came out pretty easy
This is the timberwolf swingarm basically ready to go in. Just had to swap the shock. More on that in a minute. You can see the quad sacrificed for this swap in the background
This is the dx swingarm. As you can see its about 12 inches from the pivot centerline to the axle centerline.
This is the timberwolf swingarm. It's about 14 1/2 inches from centerline to centerline. Its also the same width at the mounting point on both.

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Here's the timberwolf engine sitting in the dx. Taking the old engine was easy since the top end was missing, but putting in the timberwolf engine in the dx was a pain. Looking back I should've at least taken the starter off. But it's in
The 2 shocks. As you can see the dx shock is longer and bigger in diameter
The timberwolf swingarm actually in the dx. And I was told it wouldn't work lol. Good thing I have too much time on my hands

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This is the dx with everything bolted up except the shock. With the extra length on the swingarm the shock won't reach the mounting points so a longer mount needs to be fabbed. I'll work on that later but the timberwolf drivetrain is in the dx


I have a few other loose ends to finish up but the im pretty happy with how it looks.

[MojaveRider]

Awesome project! Saving a trike and making good use of a parts quad.

[Trike_crazy]

Best part about this swap is I now have reverse. Im going to order a DG exhaust for it since the exhaust from both the trike and the quad are in bad shape. Plus I wanna unleash all the power this beast has lol

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The funniest part about this whole thing is a guy driving by the house seen the timberwolf sitting outside my garage and stopped to ask if I wanted to get rid of what was left. I said sure, take it. He goes to on to ask about the rearend because he needs one for his timberwolf and by this time its already in the dx and he says to me "Why would you take apart a four wheeler to fix a 3 wheeler", And I say "Because I can". He just kinda looks at me and says he'll be back to pick up the timberwolf later on.

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I'll post more pics once I fab up a new shock mount and clean her up.

[Blown 331]

Thats awesome. I wasn't aware those models were so similar, sounds like several nice upgrades. I had a pair of 225DXs and they were almost too light in the front end for hill climbing, nice wheelies though! That swing arm should help with that.
I've bought 3 mid 80s Polaris Trail Boss 4 wheelers to use as parts for my Polaris 3-wheelers.

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10 inch wheels with 4 lugs hubs, reverse, and a bit over 2 inches of extra swingarm length was worth it. No to mention the little bit of extra ground clearance from the rear brake being inside the right wheel.

[Blown 331]

Nice 78/79 Ford. I've got a couple including a 77 F-150 4x4 460 4-speed. I redid that one inside and out and a buddy put a super slick paint job on it.

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Thanks, I have also have a 1977 Crewcab that will be bringing me to Trike Fest It's my baby lol

[DohcBikes]

Cool project man been wanting to do this for a while!

Is the t-wolf rear gearing the same? Not important but I'm curious what the top speed comparison will be like.

[ONEBAD350X]

Nice job!! Very interesting

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I haven't got to ride it yet. Im waiting to get the carb kit and tie up a few loose ends like brake cables and the choke cable. I also have to make new mounts for the foot pegs because they are so rusted and bent that they have to be replaced. To tell ya the truth I've never ridden a dx before so this should be fun