P700 Another lift thread

[Gator]

I'm looking at lifts and I'd like someone that has one to weigh in.

How high have you lifted yours?
Who's lift kit did you use?
Is 3" too high? (will it break axles or tear boots?)
If you made your own, do you have a drawing?
Some lifts are straight up while some (simpler) are inward. Does it really matter?

 

[Admin]

 

[joeymt33]

DONT GET THE HIGH LIFTER ADJUSTABLE LIFT!!

I've got a thread about it with pics somewhere but can't find it.

I'll keep looking

 

[joeymt33]

I can also provide you with some info on a custom lift for the front with fox shocks

 

[joeymt33]

I found some info about the custom brackets I made for the front. It's near the end of this thread.

P700m4 - RZR Shocks?? | Page 6 | The Honda Side by Side Club!

 

[Gator]

I like your upper bracket.

What is the basic problem with the highlifter?

 

[joeymt33]

It puts too much leverage on the upper shock mount. It will bend it and tear it from the frame.

 

[joeymt33]

More info on the rzr shocks here if you have read it already. Specific info about the bracket starting on post 50.

 

[joeymt33]

Here is the specific info with pics about the HighLifter

Anyone have problems with Highlifter 1-3" adjustable lift? | The Honda Side by Side Club!

 

[Tflynn]

Some lifts are straight up while some (simpler) are inward. Does it really matter?

The lifts that move the bottom of the shock in toward the center of the vehicle will in effect soften the ride because it gives the wheel slightly more leverage on the shock. It's not a huge deal BUT if you are already thinking your suspension is too soft it's something to consider.

 

[Bagwurx01]

Here is the specific info with pics about the HighLifter

Anyone have problems with Highlifter 1-3" adjustable lift? | The Honda Side by Side Club!

I have the highlifter adjustable lift with a 1" spacer on the front springs with no problems. I've had this machine tweaked in all kinds of crazy positions making it look like a rock crawler. no problems yet.

 

[joeymt33]

Some say I ride hard, I really don't think so. Either way you look at it, HL is a flawed design if used on the 3" setting. Some people may not have trouble YET. I say that because I too was warned about the HL and told people the same thing you are telling me now. I thought I was good as I had been beating my pioneer with out failure. It just took a little more time.

 

[joeymt33]

Here's the thread where I said the same thing as you. I had to retract that statement not too long afterward.

HighLifter lift for Pioneer 700 | The Honda Side by Side Club!

 

[Gator]

I am convinced. The HL has a long moment arm by design. Putting the lift down on the A-arm (like your design) is better.

 

[d_b]

Why buy a lift, if your going to replace your shocks. Just get suspension lift with better travel.

 

[HondaPower]

Mines a 2-3 but for the life of me can't remeber the name. It came out the first month the 700 was released.

 

[green02crew]

Check out what I did here:


P700 - Pioneer 700 with Can-Am Commander Shocks

 

[rockfeller]

I'm looking at lifts and I'd like someone that has one to weigh in.

How high have you lifted yours?
Who's lift kit did you use?
Is 3" too high? (will it break axles or tear boots?)
If you made your own, do you have a drawing?
Some lifts are straight up while some (simpler) are inward. Does it really matter?

I have a 2" lift with 28 and have broke right front 3 times.

 

[Tflynn]

I have a 2" lift with 28 and have broke right front 3 times.

Do you have stock axles? Were you in 4 lock when it broke?

 

[swsebek]

Why buy a lift, if your going to replace your shocks. Just get suspension lift with better travel.

Is what I believe as well.Totally

 

[swsebek]

Why buy a lift, if your going to replace your shocks. Just get suspension lift with better travel.

Is what I believe as well.Totally