11-13-2013, 11:47 PM | #1 |
Gone Wild
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Let's talk coilovers!
Where are all you veteran builders sourcing your coilovers? My thoughts right now are to use a used set of front coilovers off a banshee 350 or similar since they sell on ebay for around $30 a pair. My problem is I want more travel, and I'm not sure if they will handle the weight.
What are your opinions? What have you guyes used? This is a low dollar build so please don't say king coils lol Thanks guys! |
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11-13-2013, 11:48 PM | #2 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Let's talk coilovers!
Oh, and this is for the rear of the cart.
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11-13-2013, 11:53 PM | #3 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: Let's talk coilovers!
I've used simmiler shocks on the back of my limo Yamaha cart and they work well...
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11-14-2013, 12:45 AM | #4 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Let's talk coilovers!
Ok, thanks...Ive been looking at air shocks as well, it looks like you can get longer travel at a much lower price...I dunno what to do, Suspension confuses the crap outta me.
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11-14-2013, 01:12 AM | #5 |
Smoov az a gravy sammich
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Re: Let's talk coilovers!
Rear shocks aren't a big deal with a solid axle in the rear. I will be running FOA coilovers on the front of my cart.
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11-14-2013, 10:03 AM | #6 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Let's talk coilovers!
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11-14-2013, 10:24 AM | #7 |
friends call me Boke
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Re: Let's talk coilovers!
Avoid those. I bought a set and were crap. I actually think the reservoirs are fake. I tried adding air to them and it made no difference. I ended up using Fox Podium shocks off of a Polaris predator four wheeler.
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11-14-2013, 11:28 AM | #8 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Let's talk coilovers!
Those look like crap lol and only 13" long, my rears need at least 20" I don't want to have huge shock mounts.
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11-15-2013, 07:32 PM | #9 |
Searching for The Way
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Re: Let's talk coilovers!
Good luck finding 20" coilovers. They are out there, but not from an atv. You'll likely have to go with sand rail shocks, and they are like $1500 a set. You'll be good with some high end Works brand shocks from a YFZ450, they are $550 a set, very tough and durable, they will be in the 16"-17" range.
You can go with stock Suzuki LTZ400 front shocks, they are 16" and will run about $100 used in good condition off fleabay. How much travel are you looking for? |
11-15-2013, 11:45 PM | #10 | |
Smoov az a gravy sammich
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Re: Let's talk coilovers!
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$1500 a set for sand car coilovers??? I don't have $1500 in all 4 of the ones on my sandcar... 20" coilovers will be over 45" tall from eye to eye. I will be using 8" stroke coilovers on the front of my cart. If you check FOA's website, you may find some competetive pricing. I will be doing alot of sand dune riding with my cart along with my sand rail. So, I want a smooth ride to where it will not hurt when I jump my cart... Keeping peeking on Ebay and you will find a set that you are looking for! |
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