awesume800efi... a thousand THANK-YOUs for your advice on the stabilizer bar. I took your advice and installed a 2011 stabilizer bar instead of wheel spacers. The installation went pretty smooth although the exhaust silencer was a bit of a pain (especially getting the 4 springs that secure the silencer put back on). On Sunday I did 40 miles and I can say that yours was easily best solution to the stabilizer bar problem -- no rubbing at all plus you saved me over $100. Just from reading forums I think most ppl are unaware that they can for $25 just replace the stabilizer bar with one from a newer model XP so instead they end up installing wheel spacers and in doing so they unnecessarily drop more cash and add extra weight to the ATV. Your solution is unique (at least from the forums I've read) and very smart! Thanks so much for taking the time to post it in response to my question.
The Pitbull Rocker 2s are fantastic they provide a smooth ride and great traction even in deep mud. I did notice a very slight drop off in acceleration, certainly not enough to warrant the addition of a clutch kit though.
Thanks again to everyone that provided input on this thread.

 

I have the same machine with the 25.5 rockers and didnt need anything.The tires are awesome but the 8 ply does stiffen up your ride a lot.But i am buying these same tires for the old lady's 650 outlander so i dont have to tow her out anymore

 

glad i could help a little i have gained so much great info over the years on this forum glad i could return a little i am glad things went smooth for you enjoy the new tires