P1000 814 Limiting strap

[BigOL3]

Took about an hour today of pressure washing to get the mud off the P1K5. While spraying around the right rear wheel I had to do a 'double take'. The limiting strap of the 814 shock was NOT connected at the top. Looking closer I found the top metal bracket that attaches to the bolt had failed. Hopefully I will be able to get just ONE single replacement strap.

 

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[Pilotadam]

Hopefully they stand behind the product. I was thinking about getting some 814. How do you like them overall?

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[DrShotgun]

I got some of these before takeover and put them through their paces a little at tackett. They are better than stock but I can’t figure out how to adjust them to deal with the bigger rocks. I felt like I was on a trampoline. What settings do you run @BigOL3 ?

 

[BigOL3]

I got some of these before takeover and put them through their paces a little at tackett. They are better than stock but I can’t figure out how to adjust them to deal with the bigger rocks. I felt like I was on a trampoline. What settings do you run @BigOL3 ?

When I first put them on about 2 yrs ago, they seemed to be a huge improvement over stock. Not sure if they have faded or the new just wore off to me, but now I am back to REadjusting them, trying to find that sweet spot. At T.O. I lowered R to 5 and upped C to 4 and it surely got better, but not what I was looking for.

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[CGD]

I've recently been considering buying a set of 814 shocks. I'm hoping that they will work quite a bit better than stock for my trail rides.

 

[BigOL3]

Hopefully they stand behind the product. I was thinking about getting some 814. How do you like them overall?

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They do sell individual straps ....... for $30. Personally, I thought is was BS for the metal attachment to fail.

 

[Pilotadam]

They do sell individual straps ....... for $30. Personally, I thought is was BS for the metal attachment to fail.

It would make me wonder about the other ones.

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[DDDonkey]

I had one fail in the same spot. The cost for the replacement was ridiculous.

 

[BigOL3]

I had one fail in the same spot. The cost for the replacement was ridiculous.

Yeah, totally ridiculous. You would think they would cut a customer a deal since they bought the shocks. I consider the nylon wearing out, but never the metal!

 

[DDDonkey]

It must be a design flaw, I thought I was the only one but now that I see there are more people breaking in the same spot there is an issue.

I really like my 814's but needing to run a limit strap is the down fall of this setup (I would anyways because of my portals and 35s), for this exact reason. By not running the limit strap you could damage the shock at full droop, these machines have limited travel so that happens all the time.....

 

[Pilotadam]

So you all would recommend the 814 over other options? I currently have a P1k5 deluxe. Trying to improve the harsh ride. Mostly ride slow 10 to 15 in TN and then 25 to 30 in Florida sand and mud.

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[tdhanses]

So you all would recommend the 814 over other options? I currently have a P1k5 deluxe. Trying to improve the harsh ride. Mostly ride slow 10 to 15 in TN and then 25 to 30 in Florida sand and mud.

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I’d recommend Fox or Elka over 814’s. Fox is about the same price as 814 and no limit straps needed.

 

[BigOL3]

It must be a design flaw, I thought I was the only one but now that I see there are more people breaking in the same spot there is an issue.

I really like my 814's but needing to run a limit strap is the down fall of this setup (I would anyways because of my portals and 35s), for this exact reason. By not running the limit strap you could damage the shock at full droop, these machines have limited travel so that happens all the time.....

Yeah, I was thinking I was the only one with the problem too ........ lol. Either design flaw are poor quality metal. I have already wondered IF my RR shock my have unseen damage since I have obviously used it without the strap being attached?

 

[BigOL3]

So you all would recommend the 814 over other options? I currently have a P1k5 deluxe. Trying to improve the harsh ride. Mostly ride slow 10 to 15 in TN and then 25 to 30 in Florida sand and mud.

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At this point I can not recommend. For the first year they seemed great, but lately have NOT. I was making small adjustments while at the T.O. and there was surely an improvement, but never did find the sweet spot. After I get another strap, I will do some more adjustments and hopefully be satisfied.

 

[Pilotadam]

Thanks for the input.

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[Adam490]

That sucks Otis. Hopefully there's no damage done to the shock itself from over extending.

 

[BigOL3]

That sucks Otis. Hopefully there's no damage done to the shock itself from over extending.

Yeah, that is my thought. There is no 'apparent' external damage, but don't know about the internal functioning.

 

[DDDonkey]

Good thing with the 814s is they can be rebuilt if needed in like the stock shocks.

 

[BigOL3]

Good thing with the 814s is they can be rebuilt if needed in like the stock shocks.

When your strap failed, did you find any problem with the shock itself? If not obvious problem, did you take it apart to check it or just assumed it to be good?