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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 05:48 PM
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Question How do I adjust the suspension on Polaris Hawkeye?

The front camber is a bit bowed out and I think it's because I added a winch to the front, so it's a tad heavier. I'd like it to be a bit more stiff - how do I adjust the front shocks/suspension?
 
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 07:22 PM
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You only can adjust the toe in toe out on the Hawkeye,but you can tighten up the front springs with the cam adjuster and it might help straighten up the tires.If it's at least a 2009 model you just use a cam adjuster wrench or some have used large pliers but you take the chance of damaging the adjuster. OPT
 
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 07:25 PM
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It's a 2006 Hoawkeye. I know the camber isn't adjustable, but I think it's either spring fatigue (which would be odd since it's only got 1K miles on it) or just that they need to be stiffened up. If I pull the front up myself and hold it, the camber looks fine.

Any trick to adjusting the 06 shocks?
 
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 07:37 PM
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You have the spring cam adjusters on the 06 Hawkeye also. If stiffening up the springs with the adjuster doesn't help,then could be time for new springs(don't know of any after market parts for the Hawkeye,maybe others do. OPT
 
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 04:34 PM
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If it helps you, I have a manual for the 09 300/400. Pm me your email, and I will send it to you.
 
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