I have a 1997 Polaris Sportsman 400L Chain driven as well as a 2001 Polaris Sportsman 400 shaft driven with Independant suspension.

The 97 Polaris rear wheels and Tires are in need of replacing. Becuase I upgraded my wheels and tires on my 01 Polaris I now have a practically brand new set of wheels and tires that I could put on the 97 model.

The problem is the hubs are different as well as the bolt pattern. Can I upgrade the old hubs on the 97 so that i can put the newer wheels and tires on it from the 2001 model. Hope I didn't confuse anyone.

thanks
Dsholar  

ive been searching all over on this same info, im goin to have to  try it myself i guess. i have a 99 500 magnum , im gonna  try  the hubs off a 05 330. if anyone else has any luck good or bad please post info , thxz  

update : this dont work , as the axle hub is a different size and also the  shape hits the caliper . doh !  

update  x2 : gonna try another project . come across another  rear  axle set gonna try swapping the whole thing .trying the  99 rear end on the 05 , if it  works the  05  rear end will go on the 99. w00t