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08-10-2011, 05:28 PM
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Coil spring install
I just got my rear HD springs and I'm looking for guidance regarding a DIY install. I'm brave enough to move forward on my own, but thought it best to ask for info first.
2005 Sportsman 700 EFI
Thanks in advance.
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08-11-2011, 01:29 AM
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Sorry man, I haven't done the rears yet... fronts where cake. I will likely be doing it soon... next week will tell.
CW
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2007 Polaris Sportsman 700 EFI W/ 26" Maxxis Big Horns, Crusher Black alloy rims, EPI clutch kit, EPI HD springs F&R, Moose front/Ricochet rear CV guards, Kolpin Aux 4 Gal fuel can, UNI air filter, Moose camo tank bag, F&R rack extensions, Lock-N-Ride lo & hi windshields, Acerbis hand guards, CUSTOM mirrors and a 3000# Gorilla winch, W/Am-steel blue synthetic line, running thru a winch saver and an aluminum fairleed.
NEW: Thor's foot pegs and CUSTOM rear rack support frame and WES seat box. CUSTOM front and rear mud flaps.
Momma's
2000 Polaris Trail Boss 325 W/23" Wooly Bogger rear tires, Powermadd hand guards, UNI filter, Big Dawg rear and side bags, Polaris Mirrors, Kolpin grips, Quad Boss tank bag, Gas tank fuel gauge, Custom front 12v power port, Dual 1.5 Gal Kolpin fuel cans, mounted in custom rear facing mounts and a 2000# Super-Winch in a custom built mount W/winch saver.
CALL Thor @ www.TheATVSuperStore.com - 815-321-3888
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08-11-2011, 07:51 AM
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I'm sure that you can find a how to video on Youtube. I have seen one somewhere. It might have been a Highlifter video.
I know you can use rachet straps to do it. And they used 4 sets I think.
Good luck!
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08-11-2011, 08:57 AM
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I have seen photos of the ratchet strap trick but i don't like the looks of it. You can go to Oriley's and rent the strut tool from them for free. Makes it go easier and safer.
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2009 SPORTSMAN 800 H.O.
RUBBER DOWN CUSTOMS 2" LIFT
EPI HD SPRINGS
29.5 S/W OUTLAWS ON ITP SS312
1.5" SPACERS
GORILLA REAR PROP SHAFT
GORILLA AXLES
SUPER ATV BILLET CAGE IN FRONT DIFF.
SUPER ATV ARMATURE
WELDED LOW GEAR IN TRANSMISSION
QUAD SHOP CUSTOMS CLUTCHING
TRIANGLE ATV STEALTH SNORKLE
TRIANGLE ATV REAR RACK PLATE WITH AMMO CANS
RIDE N'REST BACKREST W/FROSTY BEVERAGE HOLDER
K&N FILTER
PURE POLARIS FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS
POLARIS FRONT AND REAR RACK EXTENDERS
POLARIS 3500 WINCH
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08-11-2011, 09:08 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lost cause
I have seen photos of the ratchet strap trick but i don't like the looks of it. You can go to Oriley's and rent the strut tool from them for free. Makes it go easier and safer.
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Is a 'strut tool' the same thing as a coil spring compressor? I was going to pick one up this afternoon and do the install tonight.
Also, I'm wondering if I need to completely remove the shock or if I can get by with just disconnecting the top mount and swinging it out.
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08-11-2011, 09:28 AM
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They are the same. there are different styles but they do the same job. It's been a while since I did mine, but if I remember correctly you can just swing the top out. I'd have to look at mine when I get home to refresh my brain.
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2009 SPORTSMAN 800 H.O.
RUBBER DOWN CUSTOMS 2" LIFT
EPI HD SPRINGS
29.5 S/W OUTLAWS ON ITP SS312
1.5" SPACERS
GORILLA REAR PROP SHAFT
GORILLA AXLES
SUPER ATV BILLET CAGE IN FRONT DIFF.
SUPER ATV ARMATURE
WELDED LOW GEAR IN TRANSMISSION
QUAD SHOP CUSTOMS CLUTCHING
TRIANGLE ATV STEALTH SNORKLE
TRIANGLE ATV REAR RACK PLATE WITH AMMO CANS
RIDE N'REST BACKREST W/FROSTY BEVERAGE HOLDER
K&N FILTER
PURE POLARIS FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS
POLARIS FRONT AND REAR RACK EXTENDERS
POLARIS 3500 WINCH
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08-11-2011, 11:56 AM
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Danger (Ratchet Strap)
I wouldn't suggest the ratchet strap idea.They are very dangerous when it's time to release it.One poped loose on me when I was mounting tires after it began to seat the beed.It cut my wrist open,took (7) staples to close it up.There was a 1-1/2 gash in my wrist and 1/4 in. deep.You could see the tendon in my wrist.Like they say pay the deposit at O'Riley and do it safely.Ride hard,SAFETY FIRST,Mike 
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08-12-2011, 10:07 AM
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After trying several compressors I ended up just taking the shocks and springs to the local powersports dealer. They called me an hour later and had the HD springs on the shocks. I'll finish up the install tonight. Thanks to everyone for their input.
@lost cause: the left-side shock can be done by just swinging it out...but I would'a had to remove the muffler to get the right-side one to swing out.
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08-12-2011, 11:46 AM
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Good to hear you got it tackled. It almost never goes as smooth as you would like it to. I remember removing the shock now because I also put the lift on along with the HD springs.
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2009 SPORTSMAN 800 H.O.
RUBBER DOWN CUSTOMS 2" LIFT
EPI HD SPRINGS
29.5 S/W OUTLAWS ON ITP SS312
1.5" SPACERS
GORILLA REAR PROP SHAFT
GORILLA AXLES
SUPER ATV BILLET CAGE IN FRONT DIFF.
SUPER ATV ARMATURE
WELDED LOW GEAR IN TRANSMISSION
QUAD SHOP CUSTOMS CLUTCHING
TRIANGLE ATV STEALTH SNORKLE
TRIANGLE ATV REAR RACK PLATE WITH AMMO CANS
RIDE N'REST BACKREST W/FROSTY BEVERAGE HOLDER
K&N FILTER
PURE POLARIS FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS
POLARIS FRONT AND REAR RACK EXTENDERS
POLARIS 3500 WINCH
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08-24-2011, 01:56 PM
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I hope you don't mind Gururror. It looks like your set, instead of another identical thread, I'll add to yours...
I'm doing my rears this weekend...
But I got started tonight...Gotta wait a couple days for the paint on my springs to harden... But I took maybe 30 minutes to get the shocks out, the old springs off them and everything cleaned ready for install of the springs.
Here is my bench and YES you NEED spring compressors!! I had to compress the springs a couple inches to get the keepers off, Then once I released the compression they grew a good 4" past the seated length! DO NOT TRY THIS WITH OUT COMPRESSORS!!
Here is everything out of the quad ready to be cleaned.
Here they are after some Simple green, a brush and some water...
I have to get the muffler off yet so I can clearance the fender bracket where it vibrates against the muffler.
Then as I said, I am painting the springs. I bought the High Lifter brand as they where in stock and 25$ cheaper than the EPI's. I would have spent the extra coin, but some here I believe said High Lifter doesn't make springs and has EPI make them for them... Only down side is the color... YELLOW! YUK... I have four coats of Rustoleum Hammered Blk paint on them. Come Saturday it should be sufficiently hardened not or mark too badly when I put the compressors on them...
CW
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2007 Polaris Sportsman 700 EFI W/ 26" Maxxis Big Horns, Crusher Black alloy rims, EPI clutch kit, EPI HD springs F&R, Moose front/Ricochet rear CV guards, Kolpin Aux 4 Gal fuel can, UNI air filter, Moose camo tank bag, F&R rack extensions, Lock-N-Ride lo & hi windshields, Acerbis hand guards, CUSTOM mirrors and a 3000# Gorilla winch, W/Am-steel blue synthetic line, running thru a winch saver and an aluminum fairleed.
NEW: Thor's foot pegs and CUSTOM rear rack support frame and WES seat box. CUSTOM front and rear mud flaps.
Momma's
2000 Polaris Trail Boss 325 W/23" Wooly Bogger rear tires, Powermadd hand guards, UNI filter, Big Dawg rear and side bags, Polaris Mirrors, Kolpin grips, Quad Boss tank bag, Gas tank fuel gauge, Custom front 12v power port, Dual 1.5 Gal Kolpin fuel cans, mounted in custom rear facing mounts and a 2000# Super-Winch in a custom built mount W/winch saver.
CALL Thor @ www.TheATVSuperStore.com - 815-321-3888
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