Here's the spacers I installed, they measure 1-1/8" and gave me exactly 2" of lift. If you cut yours 9/16" that might work out to 1" of lift? Not 100% sure though. Anybody else got any knowledge on this?
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I agree with @jjau06 I was thinking 1/2" and 9/16" is mighty close to the same thing.
If you need to lower it you can sand your spacers down.
If you need to lower it you can sand your spacers down.
You're welcome. FYI, if you've never installed shock spacers before they can be a pain in the rear. I started out using two ratchet straps to pull the springs down and ended up using three straps. If you're just going with 1/2"-5/8" spacers two straps will probably work just fine. Good luck and show us some pics!
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I a actually bought a set of spring compressors from eBay for about $14 with shipping. It should make it not to bad of a job. It might be a while before I get to. I'll wait for some warmer weather before I do, but I'll post some pics when its done. Then it should still fit in the garage door, but not scrape quite as many rocks.
Sounds good. I know it made a difference with mine, along with 27" tires it was like a whole new ride, I didn't draw up near as much when I came across a rock in the middle of the trail.
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I have a '15 pioneer with a heater and winch , both up front and had the same issue of bouncing off rocks. I wasn't really interested in lifting the front as I was just gaining back a little ride height that I lost with the added weight. Plus I use mine for plowing,not that the plow makes the front end sag real bad the front end could use a little stiffer spring. I cut some 1/2" spacers for the front shock and they helped with all of the above. I didn't measure how much lift 1/2" spacers did but I'd guess around an inch. Can you post a link to the spring compressors you bought, sounds like I need some.
Noticed the mirrors on your 700, been looking for some but didn't want to buy the overly priced Hondas. What kind do you have, where did you buy?
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My mirrors are Joplin and i got them from eBay I think they were about $35. They seem to work pretty good.
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I don't know how to post the link from eBay , but I got a set of heavy duty coil spring removal tool. The seller is dailydeal9898. It was $5.99 for the compressors and $7 or $8 for shipping if I remember right. I bought them a few months ago. The only thing I might have to do to make them work is cut the hooks off one side. I won't know till I try it. They are made for car springs which are larger, but I think they should work fine. I figured for the price I'd try them. Hope this helps you.
