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09-15-2011, 07:05 AM
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Problem with new tires....
So I put the new ITP Mayhem's on my 06 500. I kept with the stock size at 26" but they are literally only a quarter inch or less from rubbing against my control arm and shocks because of how much they toe in. Should I be worried about this? I dont want to come down hard on the quad and it flex in and rub the inside of the tire and put a groove in it and eventually pop. Any easy fix for it? Any help will be appreciative guys! Thanks! If I can tonight I will get a photo of what im talking about and post it for you guys! thanks again!
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09-15-2011, 07:52 AM
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Wheel Spacers!
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09-15-2011, 08:10 AM
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wheel spacers!
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agreed!
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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.
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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.
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09-15-2011, 11:24 AM
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The way you describe what you call toe in, sounds like you may have some front end sag, not toe in. In other words, you may have weak springs.
Do the top of the tires set in farther than the bottom? If so, then you need spring spacers or HD springs. This will solve your negative camber problem.
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09-15-2011, 11:38 AM
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I will take a pic of it.....if im not even sitting on the unit and your standing in front of it looking at the front tires....the tops angle in towards the machine. Noticeable too its not like a .....ya i kinda see it....its....YA I SEE IT hahaha. I wouldnt think it would be the springs it only has around 1100 miles on it and not like hard miles either. idk i will take a photo tonight.
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2006 Sportsman 500 H.O EFI
- Big Gun Exhaust
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- Uni Air Filter
- Front/Rear Brush Guards
- Triple Headlight Kit
- 26" ITP Mayhems
- Black 12" ITP Rims
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09-15-2011, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by scum_frog
I will take a pic of it.....if I'm not even sitting on the unit and your standing in front of it looking at the front tires....The tops angle in towards the machine. Noticeable too its not like a .....Ya I kinda see it....Its....YA I SEE IT hahaha. I wouldn't think it would be the springs it only has around 1100 miles on it and not like hard miles either. IDK, I will take a photo tonight.
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Racer is correct. When talking front suspension there are three basic word to describe it...
TOE - is front to back on the tire. This is adjustable with the tie rods.
CASTER - is the bottom of the tire forward of the center line or behind it. (Viewed from the side, think under bite) This is NOT adjustable.
CAMBER - is the top and bottom of the tire in or out form the body of the vehicle. It is NOT adjustable on a Polaris.
Your experiencing CAMBER issues. This is caused by fatigued springs or after a lift is installed. The tires cycle they have a bit of a arch to them. When the suspension is fully compressed the tops of the tires will be close together. When you lift the machine from the frame so the tires hang, the tops of the tires will be sticking out.
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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09-15-2011, 12:37 PM
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So ur telling me i need to get new springs for my quad? just front then? or should i do all four?? also who do u guys recommend for the parts?? Cant really spend a bunch of cash on them because of the money i just spent and the new house were in the process of purchasing! so a good deal is...well necessary haha
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2006 Sportsman 500 H.O EFI
- Big Gun Exhaust
- Big Gun TFI Programmer
- Uni Air Filter
- Front/Rear Brush Guards
- Triple Headlight Kit
- 26" ITP Mayhems
- Black 12" ITP Rims
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09-15-2011, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by scum_frog
So your telling me I need to get new springs for my quad? Just front then, or should I do all four?? Also who do you guys recommend for the parts?? Can't really spend a bunch of cash on them because of the money I just spent and the new house. We are in the process of purchasing! So a good deal is...well necessary! haha
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Maybe... Lift the front of the machine up and set it down. Does it look better now? Can you push it down and have it spring back up some?
I recommend EPI HD springs. It will firm up the plush ride the sportsman's have. But I feel it is an improvement. Its more positive feels tighter to me. Its one of the best things I have done to my machine.
I had to change out my rears after 600 miles and four days riding double... they would sag so badly when pushed down, they would stay down with no one on machine. Then if you lifted it to take the weight off and set it back down... It would slowly compress again...
I swapped my fronts just because of the winch and plow for snow. I figured the extra lift would be helpful. Now I have HDs all the way around and LOVE IT!!
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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09-15-2011, 01:15 PM
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so with the hd springs does it change ride height or is it same ride height just firm suspension??? I am at work still so cant get photos or check everything out yet but im almost 100% positive if I push down on the front end it shoots right back up. thats why i do not think its my shocks but then again i dont know. ahh this is messin with me haha.....can u post up a link i can go too for the epi springs....ive been searching but cant find any for my model......thanks again for the help though really!
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2006 Sportsman 500 H.O EFI
- Big Gun Exhaust
- Big Gun TFI Programmer
- Uni Air Filter
- Front/Rear Brush Guards
- Triple Headlight Kit
- 26" ITP Mayhems
- Black 12" ITP Rims
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09-15-2011, 01:35 PM
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They will not lift the machine past factory levels. BUT, if the springs have sagged, you WILL notice a raise in height.
Your shocks have zero to do with lift. They dampen movement, they do not lift in any way shape or form.
EPI: Suspension Springs
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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