Sportsman 500 heavy duty springs?
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I agree with HillCat-how in the world will a 20# winch lower the machine 2-3"???? That is crazy! The springs on my 'Cat (2000 model) were too soft stock, but even with 100+ lbs., they didn't drop THAT much! -as for the adjustable shocks from AC-they are brand new for this year-several of us have been begging for stiffer shocks, this looks like what they came up with. Progressive makes HD springs for the SP, or what they call "snow plow" shocks, you can find them at www.highlifter.com, but again, nothing for AC. I modified mine by intalling a home made "spring spacer" under the bottom retaining plate of the spring itself. I believe this is what they are referring too as the "rubber donut", and is really easy to do, just takes about 20 minutes of your time, and are considerably cheaper than the new springs. We're talking a couple dollars tops, compared to a couple hundred dollars for new spring/shock assembly.
Best of Luck,
Mike
Best of Luck,
Mike
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Polaris make a heavier spring. Last price I knew they were about $28 each. I tried the rubber donuts and now have the springs. With the weight of my winch and cargo box it handles and rides much better. If you dont have a winch and you want something to stiffen up the front for snow blade use, the rubber donuts work just fine.
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I replaced my springs AND shocks on my '98 SP 500. It rides a lot better now.
FWIW, the HD springs that Polaris sells for the Sportsman 500 is the same part number as the stock springs on the Sportsman 500 6x6.
They are not too expensive and the installation is a lot easier than you would think. Forget what it says in the shop manual - you DO NOT need any high-priced special tools!
Here's a link to my photos & comments when I did the install.
FWIW, the HD springs that Polaris sells for the Sportsman 500 is the same part number as the stock springs on the Sportsman 500 6x6.
They are not too expensive and the installation is a lot easier than you would think. Forget what it says in the shop manual - you DO NOT need any high-priced special tools!
Here's a link to my photos & comments when I did the install.
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