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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 10:34 PM
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Will putting the spacers in my front springs hurt anything in the long run, also what is the best material to use
I mainly want them with the plow this winter
 
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 10:52 PM
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i noticed checking out the scram when i bought it that one side had play in it,found that it was missing a spacer,could not beleive that one little spacer made such a diff from the side that had one,put four in each side and sturdy city,that was ayear ago and no ujoint or steering problems.....
 
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 11:08 PM
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I had about 90+ lb max load on the front of my SP800 this
weekend doing hunting stand work on the property.

Man with the added weight it was soo hard to steer. I wonder
if I had a 1-2" spacer or better springs if I would not have
experienced that?

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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 11:59 PM
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I use the spring rubbers from Pure Polaris and they work very well to stiffen up the front suspension with the plow
 
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 04:55 PM
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I remember seeing someone who had made their own, I think it was pvc, but I can't remember
also would 1" or 2" be better
 
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 05:56 PM
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I used the Polaris rubber spacers on my '00-'02 Sportsmans for plowing and never took them out for Summer riding and never had a problem.

In fact I used two sets per side.

Since I switched from The Moose plows to the Glaciers, I have not found a need for them. Moose uses a thicker grade steel than Popo does.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 06:12 PM
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: 700 sportsman

I remember seeing someone who had made their own, I think it was pvc, but I can't remember

also would 1" or 2" be better</end quote></div>

that would have been me. yes they were cpvc pipe and cupling. she my pics and you will get an idea.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 07:17 PM
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i put a set in mine and i could not tell the difference at all..but it seemed to be like $15.00 forthe set,i took them out and gave them to a buddy and installed high lifter 2" lift and their lift springs as well.. nosag at all and alot better ride then i expected to be honest..good luck ,hope thats all help you need it would be a cheap fix
 
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 08:13 PM
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Stendori, the ones in your pic look like they're metal
also those are 2" aren't they
 
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