Well, just got done plowing about 8" - 10" of snow... not sure if the spacers helped, but they couldn't hurt. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

First thing I'm going to do is switch out the bar on the plow that the winch attaches to with a shorter chain. That will give me more, and quicker lift.

 

Hey dulux... Is that a 2-up machine? And where can you get those springs? Thanks

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Polaris800Touring

Hey dulux... Is that a 2-up machine? And where can you get those springs? Thanks</end quote></div>


http://www.highlifter....rod.....ris+Springs

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https://www.erlandsonperformance.com...gory_Code=susp

 

It is a regular SPORTSMAN 500..I got the springs from JR GRAHAM...

 

Hmm are those spacers like a hard rubber compound? Wouldn't that
compress a little like a spring?

R'

 

I just installed the Polaris HD springs (not sure about the part number right now) on my 05 700...and what a difference! $50 from my dealer and it is about 2" higher...no sag at all...and steers easier. Now I want to figure out ones to put in the back. I can crank up the adjusters, but I don't really need stiffer, just taller to match the front better.

 

I put the polaris HD front springs in my 08 SP800, great for plowing, but a little stiff for trail riding. I put EPI HD springs in front and back , lifted it about 1.5" steers easier, rides better then the Polaris HD springs.

 

Here is my take. I didn't really NOTICE anymore stiffness in the front. YES it does steer easier and I like the feel.

However, my cuz and friends had to point out to me how my rear looks like it is squatting now that my front is a little higher. And then I noticed it. I had to adjust my rear shocks all the way to compensate. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT to those who may be a little heavier (weight/height). BOTTOM line is your CENTER of GRAVITY! I think this may have contributed also to my flip over since the front was raised and the bottom squatted a little too much and didn't support me like I needed.

My Recommendation for for TRAIL use, plowing it worked great and added steering benefits too. I will also reap the benefit of my downed deer this season loaded on my front, LOL (Positive thinking!)

Regards,

R'

 

I put hilifter springs on the front of my 02 500HO and it is stiff as hell!! Me and a buddy sitting on the front rack makes it go down maybe 1 inch!! And that's around 400lbs!!Also, the cups that go over the top of the spring didn't fit over right. Kind of sitting on a angle a bit, but I don't think that made it any stiffer. Will these spring loosen up after some use??? They are the Polaris lift springs from Hi-lifter.

 

Don,t the larger Polaris twins 700,800 and 850 come stock with Polaris HD springs?