All -

Now looking into rear springs to match my front with better center of gravity and handling. I now have the Polaris front HD springs. Many have posted about the EPI and Highlifter springs about their superior strength and performance over stock.

I may choose that route, don't know yet?

What I want to know is how much lift will those aftermarket products give me (for the rear)? I am attempting to improve my center of gravity as now I have a 2" over stock in the front.

Thanks in advance for all the info.!

R'

 

Great question,
I'm in the same situation with having Highlifters on the front and stockers on the rear.
Looking forward to some input on this.
Deerkiller

 

Ask your dealer about if the X2 springs will fit on the back of your Sportsman, Rtick. They are heavy duty and don't squat like the stock springs that come with the regular PoPos.

 

MH,

Would that mean that I could carry 400lbs on my rear rack, lol.lol?

Good info. but for the overall ride and handling what would be better if I were to put
out the $$$$, the X2 rear springs, EPI or HL?

Thx,

R'

 

All I know is that with my 355 lbs. or so and the springs on only the 2nd notch it is more than stiff enough for me without any sagging. Even with a passenger it's not much of an issue. The rear capacity is 400 lbs. on the X2. One of the main reasons I bought it.

 

MH,

Is it only the springs that gives up the 400lb load capacity or do you
have a more heavier weight suspension/A-arms and everything else to boot?

Thx,

R'

 

Not really sure, R. I know the springs are canted at an angle so that the bouncing is not straight up and down. It cycles differently than the regular Sportsmans. Other than that, I'm not sure of the difference.

 

I put HL springs in the front and rear in mine.....That is the best thing to stop it from squatting in the rear. I did notice that there still is give in them as well unlike the front ones. go for it you wont be disspionted.

 

I am going to put on a set of heavy duty springs on my 800, I am looking at HL and EPI and suggestions? Also what tools will I need. My dealer wants $280 fir labor and Imagine I can get the tools cheaper and just do it myself. Thanks!

 

You can do the fronts without any special tools....The rears you'll need a set of spring compressors......Don't pay the stealer, it's very easy to do....

John