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High Lifter Rear Shock Springs.

4.5K views 8 replies 6 participants last post by  pamiller450  
#1 ·
Here's my review. If I had only new how much of a difference they made I'd of had them from day one!

Took a ride last night with Bren on the back. All I can say is WOW. These are a MUST if your riding 2up on a single seater.
I have the shocks on the rear turned down all the way and can hardly tell she's on the rear. Took nearly 100% of the sag out. I'm not gonna tell you how much she weights but the two of us together, we're about 400 lbs. That on & off throttle pitch and roll is hardly noticable anymore. Ride is still very good and didn't suffer.
They also removed nearly all the side to side roll when hitting off camber holes aswell as the roll I used to get when rounding a turn slow and then cracking the throttle part way through.
I can already tell wheelies aren't gonna be as easy as they were before. I'm very impressed with the change they make. Should of had these installed on the bike when she came right out of the box. Glad I've already ordered another set for the other Grizz!
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#4 ·
Do they lift the quad much? I would love a stiffer sportier ride but I'm not sure I was any lift
 
#6 ·
Shouldn't lift it, just take same of the sag out when heavily loaded.
 
#5 ·
I was thinking about getting a set for our Kodiak 450. At around $100 per pair ($200-ish for a complete set) they are much less expensive than a set of shocks, but do they make the ride any more plush? On dirtbikes, stiffer springs can often lead to a plusher ride because they can keep the suspension riding higher, in the less progressive portion of the linkage geometry. On an ATV, with no linkage, I am curious how they work out.
I am thinking *really hard* about decking my wife's brand new Grizzly 450 out with shocks, wheel spacers, heated grips, bar risers, auxiliary lighting, and heated grips. All totaled, it would be another $1,500-2,000 for everything, I think.
She's gonna love me! ;-)
 
#7 ·
So what about technical, will this throw you over the handle bars faster? I am interested in new shocks but the money is "real money" and i cannot give up any ground clearance because my 27" Bighorns will rub.
 
#8 ·
Will make the ride stiffer. The front spring are pretty weak stock so if you have trouble with it wanted to "dive" in corners then from high lifter springs would help that. Will not increase ride quality though.