P1000 Beef up springs for plow

[Mickey7]

Just got a Boss V-plow for my 1000. I’m gonna plow my 3/4 mile dirt road in WV. And who knows what else.
Any suggestions for a simple, cheap method to strengthen the front springs?
I can find all kinds of wedges, donuts, spacers, etc. for every buggy but Honda.
Any tips or a link is appreciated.
Thanks

 

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[GlockMeister]

View attachment 156303 Just got a Boss V-plow for my 1000. I’m gonna plow my 3/4 mile dirt road in WV. And who knows what else.
Any suggestions for a simple, cheap method to strengthen the front springs?
I can find all kinds of wedges, donuts, spacers, etc. for every buggy but Honda.
Any tips or a link is appreciated.
Thanks

Go to a local steel shop and get a couple pieces of sch. 40 2in steel pipe cut for spacers. 1in tall will give you around 2in lift

 

[Cuoutdoors]

That's a f***ing sweet plow!

You could use
A. Front shocks off a 5 seater- pretty cheap
B. Fox shocks and crank them down for plow season. - that's what I do
C. Fox shocks with a heavier spring installed

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[slinky750]

I have that plow for mine..I did the moose spacers in the springs, it helped a little. I've since put the fox shocks on but I havent tried the plow on it yet. I did throw about 200lbs of salt bags in mine when I plowed

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[Mickey7]

Thanks. I just sprung for the Fox adjustables.
I debated the inexpensive spacer route but decided what the hell is another $650?
This way I’m not raising the front end, hopefully just strengthening it enough for this plow.

 

[Mickey7]

That's a f***ing sweet plow!

You could use
A. Front shocks off a 5 seater- pretty cheap
B. Fox shocks and crank them down for plow season. - that's what I do
C. Fox shocks with a heavier spring installed

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[Mickey7]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
I just ordered the Fox adjustables
Let it snow.

Cheers, Mickey

 

[Cuoutdoors]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
I just ordered the Fox adjustables
Let it snow.

Cheers, Mickey

Cool!

Yea I just crank them up for winter since the plow is on most of the time. I think I add about an inch of preload for the plow.

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[Mickey7]

Cool!

Yea I just crank them up for winter since the plow is on most of the time. I think I add about an inch of preload for the plow.

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What is this inch of preload that you speak of? I ordered the Fox QS3 and it looks like the three dial settings are the only adjustments.

 

[Neohio]

preload is applied by using the nut on the body to apply a load to the springs. the body is threaded. Once you get the shocks, you will see what we mean.

 

[Mickey7]

preload is applied by using the nut on the body to apply a load to the springs. the body is threaded. Once you get the shocks, you will see what we mean.

I got it. Thanks for your help

 

[Cuoutdoors]

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