[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img] will this hot seat dual rate spring upgrade work on my 2000 scrambler 500 4x4. at hot seat's web page it says non sachs 8.2 travel. i've emailed hot seat but have had no response. can anyone help me out.

 

I'm sorry i forgot to include that it is for the front not the rear.

 

Sevy,

The Sachs struts are not compatable with the spring kit. They have a slight bulge at the top that would interfere with the operation of the springs. The best thing to do would be to put Fox struts on it while you're at it. The advantage you gain from the spring kit will be off set by the stock struts. More than likely, you'll probably bottom the front end over the first jump you take it over. You need more compression dampening than the stock struts can give for you to effectively use the springs.

 

Mike and Chero thanks for the imput, i've been kicking the idea around for the fox struts as well. But i was not sure if it was worth almost 5 bills for the springs and the struts. Will it make a huge impact on te way my machine takes jumps and fast trail riding bumps.

 

sevy,

Oh yes, it will make a huge difference as far as the jumps are concrened. It'll feel like you landed on pillows it lands that soft. Also you can adjust the spring rate on them if you want by turning the spacer (the plastic between the springs) the other way and using the aluminum spacers they give you.

On the smaller bumps, you'll still feel them, but there will be less of a hit.

Hope this helps!

 

I have to agree with mike the difference is huge. When you hit a jump on the landing it feels like the front end sticks to the ground.(the way it is supposed to feel) You don't get that hard bone jarring hit and bounce like with stock.
Well worth the price in my opinion.