Anyone ever tried ranger 900 shocks on there 350?
I have no idea of the length or the spring rates, but I can get set for cheap.
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| Author: | liduno [ Tue Nov 03, 2015 9:00 am ] | ||
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Anyone ever tried ranger 900 shocks on there 350? I have no idea of the length or the spring rates, but I can get set for cheap.
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| Author: | DMoneyAllstar [ Tue Nov 03, 2015 9:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ranger 900 shocks, any good? |
According to a couple sellers on evilBay with tape measures in the pics, the 08-12 fronts are ~18" and the rear are ~16" E2E. But don't quote me on that. A lot of the Ranger stuff also fits the Rzr, so check their respective owner forums. |
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| Author: | Randman [ Tue Nov 03, 2015 12:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ranger 900 shocks, any good? |
Those are not going to work. The bottom of the shock requires a Heim joint to cycle through it's travel. If they are truly 16 inch eye to eye then they are also too long and will cause the U joints to bind. Rand |
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| Author: | DMoneyAllstar [ Tue Nov 03, 2015 1:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ranger 900 shocks, any good? |
Plus the FL350R dry-weight is ~600-lb and the Ranger is more like ~1300-lb. |
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| Author: | DMoneyAllstar [ Tue Nov 03, 2015 1:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ranger 900 shocks, any good? |
Survey says?..... 
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| Author: | liduno [ Tue Nov 03, 2015 2:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ranger 900 shocks, any good? |
bwomp bwomp bwaa |
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| Author: | canadian oddy [ Tue Nov 03, 2015 4:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ranger 900 shocks, any good? |
I will be making an attempt to do something with the stock rear oddy shocks. It will be done this winter while I redo the spare machine since mine is totalled. Will post results and what I did in the near future here. Jknarfal is doing the same. |
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| Author: | jknarfal [ Tue Nov 03, 2015 5:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ranger 900 shocks, any good? |
I started messing with them but I've been extremely busy. And all my spare time is going into rebuilding my banshee before thanksgiving. But f any info is needed I'd be glad to share what I know. |
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| Author: | liduno [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 9:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ranger 900 shocks, any good? |
Randman wrote: Those are not going to work. Why does it need a heim joint?
The bottom of the shock requires a Heim joint to cycle through it's travel. If they are truly 16 inch eye to eye then they are also too long and will cause the U joints to bind. Rand |
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| Author: | canadian oddy [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 9:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ranger 900 shocks, any good? |
liduno wrote: Randman wrote: Those are not going to work. Why does it need a heim joint?The bottom of the shock requires a Heim joint to cycle through it's travel. If they are truly 16 inch eye to eye then they are also too long and will cause the U joints to bind. Rand As the suspension moves up and down so does the angle of the shock on an fl350 |
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| Author: | Randman [ Thu Nov 05, 2015 2:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ranger 900 shocks, any good? |
liduno wrote: Randman wrote: Those are not going to work. Why does it need a heim joint?The bottom of the shock requires a Heim joint to cycle through it's travel. If they are truly 16 inch eye to eye then they are also too long and will cause the U joints to bind. Rand Because of the design of the axle, when the suspension swings through it's up and down movements, the swing arm actually moves outward probably almost 2 inches. This necessitates the need for a Heim joint in the bottom of the shock. The top of the Showa shock has a steel bushing that is encapsulated in rubber which allows the shock to swing outwards. In my opinion, Honda should have used a Heim at the top of the shock also. Rand |
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| Author: | liduno [ Thu Nov 05, 2015 9:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ranger 900 shocks, any good? |
Randman wrote: liduno wrote: Randman wrote: Those are not going to work. Why does it need a heim joint?The bottom of the shock requires a Heim joint to cycle through it's travel. If they are truly 16 inch eye to eye then they are also too long and will cause the U joints to bind. Rand Because of the design of the axle, when the suspension swings through it's up and down movements, the swing arm actually moves outward probably almost 2 inches. This necessitates the need for a Heim joint in the bottom of the shock. The top of the Showa shock has a steel bushing that is encapsulated in rubber which allows the shock to swing outwards. In my opinion, Honda should have used a Heim at the top of the shock also. Rand |
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| Author: | Randman [ Thu Nov 05, 2015 2:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ranger 900 shocks, any good? |
liduno wrote: Randman wrote: liduno wrote: Randman wrote: Those are not going to work. Why does it need a heim joint?The bottom of the shock requires a Heim joint to cycle through it's travel. If they are truly 16 inch eye to eye then they are also too long and will cause the U joints to bind. Rand Because of the design of the axle, when the suspension swings through it's up and down movements, the swing arm actually moves outward probably almost 2 inches. This necessitates the need for a Heim joint in the bottom of the shock. The top of the Showa shock has a steel bushing that is encapsulated in rubber which allows the shock to swing outwards. In my opinion, Honda should have used a Heim at the top of the shock also. Rand What shocks are you using? Rand |
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| Author: | liduno [ Thu Nov 05, 2015 2:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ranger 900 shocks, any good? |
Randman wrote: liduno wrote: Randman wrote: liduno wrote: Randman wrote: Those are not going to work. Why does it need a heim joint?The bottom of the shock requires a Heim joint to cycle through it's travel. If they are truly 16 inch eye to eye then they are also too long and will cause the U joints to bind. Rand Because of the design of the axle, when the suspension swings through it's up and down movements, the swing arm actually moves outward probably almost 2 inches. This necessitates the need for a Heim joint in the bottom of the shock. The top of the Showa shock has a steel bushing that is encapsulated in rubber which allows the shock to swing outwards. In my opinion, Honda should have used a Heim at the top of the shock also. Rand What shocks are you using? Rand |
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| Author: | jknarfal [ Thu Nov 05, 2015 3:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ranger 900 shocks, any good? |
The factory shocks have a heim joint at the bottom |
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| Author: | liduno [ Thu Nov 05, 2015 7:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ranger 900 shocks, any good? |
jknarfal wrote: The factory shocks have a heim joint at the bottom Mine have all been a steel sleeve in a rubber bushing.
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| Author: | Randman [ Thu Nov 05, 2015 10:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ranger 900 shocks, any good? |
Please post pictures. As Jknarfal mentioned, Showa Ody shocks have a heim joint in the bottom of the shock. Either your shocks are mounted upside down or you are running another type of shock. Rand |
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| Author: | liduno [ Fri Nov 06, 2015 9:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ranger 900 shocks, any good? |
Randman wrote: Please post pictures. I Just went out and looked, unless I removed the shock all I could see is the bolt head. I thought it was just like the top, maybe I never looked close enough. As Jknarfal mentioned, Showa Ody shocks have a heim joint in the bottom of the shock. Either your shocks are mounted upside down or you are running another type of shock. Rand Learn something new everyday. |
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