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08-30-2011, 06:34 PM
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HD Replacement Springs
I have an 05 Sportsman that has spring sag in the front. I was looking into replacing them with HD springs but came across some comments on the boards that the HD springs caused handling problems. Would appreciate any experience anyone has with the HD springs. Would replacing with stock springs be better? What about spacers?
Thanks for your input.
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08-30-2011, 06:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by blueridgerunner
I have an 05 Sportsman that has spring sag in the front. I was looking into replacing them with HD springs but came across some comments on the boards that the HD springs caused handling problems. Would appreciate any experience anyone has with the HD springs. Would replacing with stock springs be better? What about spacers?
Thanks for your input.
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You have several ways to go with this.
Install HD springs from Polaris, Highlifter, EPI, etc.
Or if you want to add ground clearance put a lift kit on the bike. These are available from Rubberdown Customs, Highlifter, Superatv, etc.
Or you could use spring spacers.
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08-31-2011, 06:42 AM
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Just finished putting HD springs in all four corners of my 2008 800 sportsman. The fronts made a huge improvment on handling IMO. I like a stiffer ride, the rears I did because my ATV would sit 2"-3" low with no rider or weight on it. I'm a bigger guy (6'3" 285 lbs) so I would bottom out on the stock springs, so I'm very happy with the improvments. Parts from Thor @ TheATVSuperStore.com: Polaris HD springs up front and EPI HD in the back . FYI for my 800 the fronts were very easy to install, the rears took alittle bit of time. Diffenently need a spring compressor to do the rears.
Mike B
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08-31-2011, 09:15 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike B
Just finished putting HD springs in all four corners of my 2008 800 sportsman. The fronts made a huge improvment on handling IMO. I like a stiffer ride, the rears I did because my ATV would sit 2"-3" low with no rider or weight on it. I'm a bigger guy (6'3" 285 lbs) so I would bottom out on the stock springs, so I'm very happy with the improvments. Parts from Thor @ TheATVSuperStore.com: Polaris HD springs up front and EPI HD in the back . FYI for my 800 the fronts were very easy to install, the rears took alittle bit of time. Diffenently need a spring compressor to do the rears.
Mike B
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EXACTLY!! I couldnt agree more!!!!!
Im 6' 230 and love the ride with HD springs.
I have EPI HD up front and High Lifter HDs in rear!
There is a couple threads here reciently on this topic. Do a search maybe use my name to help. I added to a thread showing the complete rear spring swap. About a year back I did the same for the fronts.
No compressor needed for FRONT but defineately IS needed for rears.
CW
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NEW: Thor's foot pegs and CUSTOM rear rack support frame and WES seat box. CUSTOM front and rear mud flaps.
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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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08-31-2011, 09:25 AM
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You may notice the ride become a little stiffer but it will not negatively affect your handeling.
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09-02-2011, 08:57 AM
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Thanks for all of the feedback. Will definitely put the HDs on.
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09-02-2011, 11:17 AM
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I did EPIs on the rear and would definitely like to hear feedback from you regarding your fronts once you get them on.
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09-02-2011, 11:38 AM
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Like I mentioned, I did front and rear, the front was a huge improvement in handling.
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09-02-2011, 01:57 PM
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I did highlifter HD's front and rear, huge improvment in handling, brake dive etc... Lost the comfy ride but I live with it... To many positive's
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09-02-2011, 02:41 PM
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Mine also exibited much improved handeling. Less dive from brakes firmer more positive steering. Out back, far less squatting when you stab the tbrottle!!
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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