Commander XT shocks

[Tramguage1]

No one close to me in Texas that has the Fox setup. But I'm not sure for the price you can beat the Commander shock setup. I will have roughly $300 or less total in the mod.

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[Vato]

Here is a side by side comparison with spifyd riding my 700-4 for a couple of hours with front Commander shocks installed. I enjoyed riding his turbo charged 700 with Fox Shocks and LED lights! That was a fun night ride!

I have fox and have used the stock one when I got it. I road a unit with just the fronts changed. I was shocked how good they were. no pun intended. I beleave the commander shock are as good as the fox shocks on the 700. if I didn't have fox already I would be searching very hard for some commander shocks.

 

[Vato]

That is true. I will just add my step by step pictures and I agree @green02crew should get all the credit for this fantastic mod.

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I agree, green02crew was instrumental in me installing Commander shocks and a couple of others who have posted on this forum.
THANKS GUYS!

 

[Brentc]

Thanks Vato. I would also like to see another write up.

 

[Gator]

I should have all my parts to make this conversion. What details would you like documented?
I plan to log the following:
Ride before and after, including lean, smoothness across rough terrain...
Height before and after

What else would be helpful?

 

[SundayRdr]

Just wondering if anybody has been able to do a side by side ride comparison with the fox's to the commanders? My friend has the fox's and they are a night and day difference.

@spifyd d can give you a little info on that. He has fox shocks on his 700 and he drove the 700 @Vato has.

 

[SundayRdr]

@spifyd d can give you a little info on that. He has fox shocks on his 700 and he drove the 700 @Vato has.

Sorry about that repeat there. My phone didn't show the messages after brentc's post..

 

[Brentc]

Where did you get the sleeve and bushings for the rear? pics of your install everyone loves pics!

 

[SundayRdr]

Where did you get the sleeve and bushings for the rear? pics of your install everyone loves pics!

polyurethane T bushings by size
As mentioned in
P700 - Pioneer 700 with Can-Am Commander Shocks

I have plenty of the seamless metal tubing if you need some. I can cut it at 40 mm length and bevel the edges for you or send you a solid tube. The eBay link on the post takes 5-6 week's for delivery.

 

[CumminsPusher]

OK guys I couldn't take it any longer!!!!!!
I installed the front shocks. Made sure I had the 4 best bushing installed in the front shocks. It's SUPER EASY to do. Only need 2 14 mm wrenchs, a small lineup punch , small hammer and a jack to lift the front end. (With emergency brake set) sorry P1k guys!


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Oh understand I'm working on it damn you! How do you like the shocks riding around? Smooth?

 

[Tramguage1]

VERY VERY smooth. Noticed the difference with about 50 foot of driving.

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[Brentc]

polyurethane T bushings by size
As mentioned in
P700 - Pioneer 700 with Can-Am Commander Shocks

I have plenty of the seamless metal tubing if you need some. I can cut it at 40 mm length and bevel the edges for you or send you a solid tube. The eBay link on the post takes 5-6 week's for delivery.

Thanks but I'm still waiting on my 700p4 to arrive and need to locate some commander shocks.

 

[Gator]

polyurethane T bushings by size
As mentioned in
P700 - Pioneer 700 with Can-Am Commander Shocks

I have plenty of the seamless metal tubing if you need some. I can cut it at 40 mm length and bevel the edges for you or send you a solid tube. The eBay link on the post takes 5-6 week's for delivery.

"5-6 weeks"????? Crap!

I was hoping to install mine this weekend. I think they are coming out of Australia. Don't they have airplanes down there?

 

[Tramguage1]

Just ordered my bushings from PolyBushings.com.
Talked to Johnny, he was a nice guy to deal with, Plus he's here in the states. Also said he can make special sizes if enough are ordered

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[Tramguage1]

Looks like I'm going to be ready next week to install the rears!

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[Brentc]

I think we need a thread for a commander shocks availability watch or something.

 

[Tramguage1]

He tried to Commander forum?

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[Gator]

My shocks are at the house waiting for the steel sleeves and bushings.

Funny thing is I talked to a buddy and all the Can-Am guys are taking these shocks off because they don't like them.

 

[Vato]

Looks like I'm going to be ready next week to install the rears!

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You will notice the difference after installing the rears. I have about 13.5" of rear clearance after installing Commander Shocks.

 

[Tramguage1]

My shocks are at the house waiting for the steel sleeves and bushings.

Funny thing is I talked to a buddy and all the Can-Am guys are taking these shocks off because they don't like them.

I don't think they work as well for the commander application as they do for the pioneer

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