P1000 Fox shocks good price

[Elvis8310]

The springs on the OEM Fox QS3's are progressive rate springs. From what I've read, you'll be much happier with linear rate springs. Based on all my reading, I don't believe the valving is different - just the spring rates. But if you want to pay for a progressive rate spring and put it on the 1000-3 fronts, that's your choice. Search the forums - lots of owners swapping out their QS3 springs for linear rate springs.

I was not saying you were wrong. I was just stating what Fox says nothing more. I will do my reading before I buy new springs as 3P shocks are very easy to find for the front.

 

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[tiogajoe]

Ordered a set today. $1383.92 for the set for my 1000P3. Any advice on adjusting Preload? I understand they come somewhat adjusted from fox? Can't stand the stock shocks.

 

[Rayger143]

Start by mounting them the way they come. Then spend some time reading on this site. You will figure it out. You’re gonna love them. So much info here.

 

[Scoop]

I call Fox today and they have the 5P springs in stock for 60 each. They say the valving is different on the 3P shocks, would not tell me more than that.

FYI: This is the box for the front shocks for the 5P. I have the box for the ones marked 3P.

Other than being labeled for either the 3P or the 5P (likely the spring rates), the label is identical on both boxes:

"Valved exclusively for Honda Pioneer 1000"

This tells me the valving is not different between the 3P and 5P.

Would love to get a definitive answer from Honda.

 

[ToddACimer]

FYI: This is the box for the front shocks for the 5P. I have the box for the ones marked 3P.

Other than being labeled for either the 3P or the 5P (likely the spring rates), the label is identical on both boxes:

"Valved exclusively for Honda Pioneer 1000"

This tells me the valving is not different between the 3P and 5P.

Would love to get a definitive answer from Honda.

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I'm not sure the answer will help you anymore than installing single rate springs based on your normal payload settings and just enjoying the ride.

 

[Scoop]

I'm not sure the answer will help you anymore than installing single rate springs based on your normal payload settings and just enjoying the ride.

True. But my riding style and location may change, so ...

I do like to know details. 😀

 

[ToddACimer]

True. But my riding style and location may change, so ...

I do like to know details. 😀

You'll probably find that 1 setting is pretty good and you'll occasionally make it softer or more firm. In the end you have preload and 3 settings for ride quality, it's definitely a noticeable difference but not something you'll change a few times per day.

 

[Scoop]

You'll probably find that 1 setting is pretty good and you'll occasionally make it softer or more firm. In the end you have preload and 3 settings for ride quality, it's definitely a noticeable difference but not something you'll change a few times per day.

Thx, @ToddACimer !

 

[tiogajoe]

Just found out today the rears are on back order! Just my luck. They do have rears for the P5 but I don't think that would work well on the P3?

 

[WagginTail]

Just found out today the rears are on back order! Just my luck. They do have rears for the P5 but I don't think that would work well on the P3?

I think only difference is the springs

 

[Robobrainiac]

I think only difference is the springs
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I do believe I recently learned the direction of the gas chamber is also different but can be ignored. The 3 faces forward and the 5 faces rearward but either can but turned either direction.

 

[tiogajoe]

I think only difference is the springs
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A guy on ebay has a left rear for the P3. Is there a right and left shock for the rear? Or are they interchangeable?

 

[Scoop]

A guy on ebay has a left rear for the P3. Is there a right and left shock for the rear? Or are they interchangeable?

Rears have R and L.

 

[Robobrainiac]

A guy on ebay has a left rear for the P3. Is there a right and left shock for the rear? Or are they interchangeable?

The rear changes the direction of the gas chamber depending on left to right. My understanding is that either way can work.

 

[tiogajoe]

Rears have R and L.

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Are these new? never seen the black ones?

 

[Scoop]

Are these new? never seen the black ones?

They are linear rate springs from Viper Spring Technologies. I've swapped them out with the OEM progressive rate springs that come on the QS3's. I have a Phantom Camo P1K5 and thought the black would look better than the red.

 

[tiogajoe]

They are linear rate springs from Viper Spring Technologies. I've swapped them out with the OEM progressive rate springs that come on the QS3's. I have a Phantom Camo P1K5 and thought the black would look better than the red.

They look great! Looks like it could be a long time for rears to show up. I see Bandit utv has shocks for the Pioneer. Anyone have them?

 

[Scoop]

They look great! Looks like it could be a long time for rears to show up. I see Bandit utv has shocks for the Pioneer. Anyone have them?

Did you order from Ron Ayers? They had 2 remaining sets of rears after my order on 8/23. Guess those got sold before you ordered.

 

[tiogajoe]

Did you order from Ron Ayers? They had 2 remaining sets of rears after my order on 8/23. Guess those got sold before you ordered.

Yes. From Ron Ayers. I’m debating on going with the bandits as they are in stock. Just not a lot of info on them.

 

[Remington]

They look great! Looks like it could be a long time for rears to show up. I see Bandit utv has shocks for the Pioneer. Anyone have them?

Did u search them?
better read this found there before u buy! Hint…read all of it

P1000 - Bandit UTV Shocks

Does anyone have experience with Bandit UTV shocks? They are in about the same price range as the Fox QS3 and 814 Trail Series. The reviews for other machines with them seem to be very positive. I will be in the market to upgrade my shocks in the next few months so I'm gathering all the...

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