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01-17-2012, 06:31 AM
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Lift Kit ??
I have a 2011 Sportsman 800efi and I have a question concerning lift kits. I'm thinking about installing this kit, Polaris Sportsman Lift Kit 500 600 700 800: 1999-2011 | eBay and my question is....
If I add this lift kit to my machine, will I have any premature wear to "U-joints" or any other part????
I don't ride hard or do much tearing around on it. I use it for plowing snow, getting back and forth to the lake icefishing, a 25 mile round trip. I may pull a disc around for a food plot during the summer but, its not that large. I've most likely purchased my last machine (according to the wife) and we both would prefer it to last. However, becasuse of the Glacier III plow wear bar, which I already have to replace this week after just a couple uses, I'm going with a thicker and also wider wear bar. A 2" lift would keep me within my current raised height.
Thus the question.....
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01-17-2012, 08:22 AM
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With the lift kits on the 2011 you will need to also purchase the rear axle bar kit from higlifter, or gorilla axles. The stock rear axles do not work with a lift on the 2011 model. As far as premature wear, anytime you increase the angle of the axles you also increase the chances of breaking one. That being said, as long as you are carefull with the throttle, and just get pulled out when stuck, the axles should last just fine.
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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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01-17-2012, 09:29 AM
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Thank you... I guess I'm just going to get buy with what I have. I don't run it hard but, thought it might help get the plow higher.
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01-17-2012, 09:46 AM
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you could put a 2 inch spacer under the front spring or get HD springs. That would help if you don't already have that.
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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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01-17-2012, 09:57 AM
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the HD springs would help, or you can hillbilly rig it. I just bought 2 hockey pucks, cut out holes big enough to fit around the struts, and put them under then springs. I gained a little clearance but my springs are stiffer and won't drop as far.
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01-17-2012, 11:14 AM
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I would go with the HD springs , they raised my 09 HO 2 1/2 inches in the front ! It gives it a much a meaner look ! $50.99
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2009 Sportsman 500 HO
Glacier II Plow , Warn 3000 winch , winch saver
Rear grab bar , Polaris hand guards, HD Springs
Front rack extender , ATV Guru Brush guard
12X7 ITP Delta wheels, 27X9X12(F) 27X12X12(R)Mud Lite XL
Nerf Bars from Outlaw Fabrications , Maier fender flares
1996 Trailboss 250
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01-17-2012, 12:52 PM
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The "moose pregressor" adjustable spring inserts are also an option. I just installed them on my 500HO and it lifted the front some. Basically increases spring preload by 1".
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2012 Sportsman 500, Red.
Highlifter HD Springs all around, Moose pregressors on front (not activated). EPI 'patv1' primary clutch spring, UNI air filter w/ PJ-1 oil. K&N Model KN-303 oil filters. Bikemaster foam grips.
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My ATV-GURU bumpers ARE FOR SALE, front and rear, BRAND NEW. Me a reasonable offer and they are YOURS.
(As you probably already know, they are currently unavailable from TheAtvSuperstore.com /ATV-Guru for an undisclosed amount of time).
http://www.polarisatvforums.com/foru...500-800-a.html
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02-21-2012, 02:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gregv92c
I would go with the HD springs , they raised my 09 HO 2 1/2 inches in the front ! It gives it a much a meaner look ! $50.99
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Were did you get those fender flares? also were did you order your HD springs from? are they for the front and back or just the back?
looks mean for sure!
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02-21-2012, 02:47 PM
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is 2011 a different axel design than that of a 2009, I too is thinking of putting on a 2" lift on my 09 800, most say with 26" tires I'll be alright with my stock axels.
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02-21-2012, 03:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 08sport500
Quote:
Originally Posted by gregv92c
I would go with the HD springs , they raised my 09 HO 2 1/2 inches in the front ! It gives it a much a meaner look ! $50.99
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Were did you get those fender flares? also were did you order your HD springs from? are they for the front and back or just the back?
looks mean for sure! |
The fender flares came off ebay from allsportperformanceinc
The HD springs came from Honda East Toledo , a supporting vendor on this site. I just installed them on the front , helps with the extra weight of the snow plow!
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2009 Sportsman 500 HO
Glacier II Plow , Warn 3000 winch , winch saver
Rear grab bar , Polaris hand guards, HD Springs
Front rack extender , ATV Guru Brush guard
12X7 ITP Delta wheels, 27X9X12(F) 27X12X12(R)Mud Lite XL
Nerf Bars from Outlaw Fabrications , Maier fender flares
1996 Trailboss 250
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