Leveling frontend of 700
#1
03-30-2006, 05:52 PM
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Leveling frontend of 700
Ist I'd like to say this is a great forum. I've been reading for hours and can tell some knowledgable folks are here. I didn't run across any subject that I'm having a problem with, so I thought I'd turn to you experts.
I need to level the frontend of my 04.5 700 sportsman, (non-efi). The right side is noticably lower than the left. I'm sure it's something the dealer did when I took it in for routine main. I asked them to stiffen up the suspention. Unfortunatly, I didn't notice this till after their 30 day warr. (shop building kept, unriden since service, my mistake not to look closer).
Thanks in advance guys....
I need to level the frontend of my 04.5 700 sportsman, (non-efi). The right side is noticably lower than the left. I'm sure it's something the dealer did when I took it in for routine main. I asked them to stiffen up the suspention. Unfortunatly, I didn't notice this till after their 30 day warr. (shop building kept, unriden since service, my mistake not to look closer).
Thanks in advance guys....
#2
03-30-2006, 09:08 PM
Leveling frontend of 700
Welcome to the connection Farmin247
It could be that one of the strut cartridges slid up the strut housing a little. Check and see if both of the strut cartridges are bottomed out in the housing on each side, there is a hole on the bottom of the strut housing. Re-torque the strut casting pinch bolt to 15 ft. lbs. and for the heck of it check the air pressure in the front tires. Also check the adjusters on the rear shocks to see if they are both on the same setting.
Good luck.
It could be that one of the strut cartridges slid up the strut housing a little. Check and see if both of the strut cartridges are bottomed out in the housing on each side, there is a hole on the bottom of the strut housing. Re-torque the strut casting pinch bolt to 15 ft. lbs. and for the heck of it check the air pressure in the front tires. Also check the adjusters on the rear shocks to see if they are both on the same setting.
Good luck.
#3
03-30-2006, 10:06 PM
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#4
03-30-2006, 10:37 PM
#5
03-30-2006, 11:26 PM
Range Rover
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Mankato, MN
Posts: 196
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Leveling frontend of 700
I myself have run into this on my 04.5 700 EFI... I had warranty, showed the dealer... and he changed the strut...
It still sagged on one side... My feelings are in the springs.. I have recently added the springs from the 800 to my 700 and added height along with a better feel. I must warn you though... The 800 springs seemed to be about an 1-2" taller than the stock..... They also went on very hard... I found it easier to remove the cv boots drop the A-Arm and pull the spline shaft to make it easier to install the new springs.... But I was more than happy with the results.....
Jon
It still sagged on one side... My feelings are in the springs.. I have recently added the springs from the 800 to my 700 and added height along with a better feel. I must warn you though... The 800 springs seemed to be about an 1-2" taller than the stock..... They also went on very hard... I found it easier to remove the cv boots drop the A-Arm and pull the spline shaft to make it easier to install the new springs.... But I was more than happy with the results.....
Jon
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
1ArmBandit
Polaris Ask an Expert! In fond memory of Old Polaris Tech.
55
10-14-2015 09:03 PM
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)