Here is how to clear the tie rod ends without spacers, turn the tie rods over so they mount on the bottom of the strut housing then re align the machine.

 

I got the 1.5" spacers installed last night. I was surprised how far out it brought the tires. They look perfect, but do hang out farther than the BODYGUARD fender protectors. Good thing I'm not much into mud...

New problem though, I only replaced the rear factory Polaris tires which had 4 miles on them after cutting one too deep to repair. I replaced them yesterday with Maxxis BigHorn 26x12/12 tires. Problem is, I measured the height of these tires once installed, and they are 26.5" tall. I then measured the height of the front tires installed (still Polaris factory Carlisle tires) and they only measure 23.5" tall. I'm afraid with this difference, I will be in 4x4 full time as my 08 800HO will be tricked into thinking one end is slipping.

Any suggestions, or am I now forced to replace the front tires (4 miles on them) as well?

Tom
Bryson City, NC

PS The rear looks awesome with the spacers!!!!!!!!!!

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: SpudRacer
Any suggestions, or am I now forced to replace the front tires (4 miles on them) as well?</end quote></div>

I would think you would or it could damage something, just like on 4x4 trucks, you don't run different size tires on the front and back

 

never heard of that. have you done this? any problems with tie rod after running upside down? would seem like a simple fix....

 

have you done this? no problems with the linkage on the bottom????