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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 07:14 PM
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Hey guys i was wondering what you think, can get a good 2" lift for $170.00 or front springs for an mv7 for 800 that cost $103.00 a piece, wonder if the springs are worth it or if i should just get the lift
 
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 07:43 PM
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The lift is just 2" spacers, if you have bad springs this won't help at all.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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I've got a lift and springs and I love it. If your front is really soft the lift will just make it soft at a higher stance LOL If you are happy with the ride of the front end go for the lift, but if you want a little stiffer to compensate for plowing or bumpers and a winch go for the springs.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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i just put spacers in to take up the sagging front springs and it worked good but like scrammy said for plowing stiffer springs are better. imo.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 08:12 PM
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i went with springs on mine - it rides allot better imo. doesnt dive in the corners or bottom out anymore BUT it does ride stiffer. Like they said above.......depends on what your looking for
 
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 08:13 PM
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How about those front spring pre-load adjusters sold by Pure Polaris? Are they worth the trouble?
http://www.purepolaris.com/Det...463(PolarisPGACatalog)
 
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 08:40 PM
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Like the guys said those adjusters will give you more clearance but won't help the spring sag...So it will help as far as ride height but the spring will still be weak..

John
 
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 09:07 PM
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i did the 2" lift and high lifter springs, they are the best thing i EVER did to my lil 400..rides and STEERS soooooooooo much nicer..
 
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 11:20 PM
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the spacers work good installed them and fixed the sag and control issues
 
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 11:45 PM
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After adding the spacers and lift, do you lose any stability on cornering or
sidehilling or up hill? I think my bottom is saging a little, does the HL
kit give the front and rear and how much.

Regards,

R'
 
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