quad leans after lift

solid_crimson · #1 (**permalink**) 04-14-2012, 10:01 PM

Got the lift installed on the 2011 sportsman 500 HO .... pics coming soon

emf_1978 · #2 (**permalink**) 04-15-2012, 04:26 PM

I have a 2012 500 and i'm interested in seeing the difference the lift made on yours.
How easy was the install?
How long did it take from start to finish?
What was the deal with the two bolts you had left over?
pics and maybe a tutorial would be wicked.

solid_crimson · #3 (**permalink**) 04-15-2012, 05:40 PM

Lift very easy to install took about an hour overall. The bolts were in there by mistake. Pics will be up tomorrow. Can't do a tutorial, the lift is already on. The instructions were simple and straight forward. I can't tell much difference in clearance at the rear maybe an inch but the front I can really tell. Just becareful and not jack the quad up to high or u can pop the axles out from the boot. I would really recommend this to anyone who is looking for a bit more clearance. Only cost me 40 bucks .

dbmachine · #4 (**permalink**) 04-15-2012, 05:44 PM

Did it get rid of the camber lean after you installed the lift..can't wait for the pics

solid_crimson · #5 (**permalink**) 04-15-2012, 05:48 PM

I think it did. The top of ny tires used to lean in... not so much now.

dbmachine · #6 (**permalink**) 04-15-2012, 05:51 PM

Get a good frontal shot if you can so I can see if the camber improved any

solid_crimson · #7 (**permalink**) 04-16-2012, 06:02 PM

got the new pics on my profile in albums

dbmachine · #8 (**permalink**) 04-16-2012, 06:08 PM

How did you access the upper strut mounting nut?? Remove th entire front plastics and box??

Lastly after you installed thE front lift how close are the rubber boots over the cv joints from rubbing the struts where they attach to the wheel hubs..on the rubber down and highlifter lifts you have to grind the struts so that the boots don't rub due to the increased angle from the lift.

solid_crimson · #9 (**permalink**) 04-16-2012, 07:04 PM

No I just removed the box and made access there by cutting or drilling a larger hole that would allow me access. Much easier than taking the plastics off.

And about the grinding part...the boot isn't touching the hub. So I didn't have to grind anything. The angle isn't that severe. But I did get about an inch andin a half over all. From my understanding I would only need to grind the hub if the part of the cv boot closest to the axle is touching the hub right?.... mine has room.