I bought some High Lifter rear springs for my 09 500. My neighbor has some spring compressors that I can borrow.
Just wondering if you guys know the procedure for changing out the back springs and have any tips.

 

Easiest to take the shock off first. Then compress the spring until you can slide the collar off the top. Shock will slide right out and you reverse the process to install the new spring. Pretty quick/easy installation with a compressor.

 

It should be fairly simple. First, compress the spring on the shock. Then, remove the shock/spring combo. Then remove the compressed spring off the shock. Install is reverse of removal. Just remember to keep the spring compressed until you get the combo back on the machine and bolted up. Hope this helps.

 

Thanks for the advice guys. I swapped out the springs last night. the shock/spring assembly came out easy and then borrowed a neighbors spring compressor to finish the job.
These springs had alot more material to them. You stand on the back hitch then get off and the bike comes right back to maximum ground clearance. Now hitting almost 14 3/4 inches in the rear with 27" (26") Zillas.

Once I get a chance to ride a little I will report back to how the ride quality is.

 

here are some pics