P500 p500 shock upgrades

[idiggplants]

So, I'm no expert on the P5s by any means but.....adding a "lift" and suspension travel are 2 different things. From what I've read from you posting here, seems you're associating one with the other. A lift will give you added clearance, whether under belly or wheel well, it's just a clearance issue. You're wanting to add suspension/wheel travel but unless you modify either the a-arms/mounts/axles AND shocks...... So like hot shot trigger mentioned, your stock set up will always be limited to your current design, mainly because of the CV.

I think you should find someone near you/local with a P5 and upgraded shocks and ask to take a ride. Like everyone that's upgraded shocks has mentioned, you'd be surprised at the overall difference.

Thanks for the response. So I get that a lift and suspension travel are different. the only reason I'm mentioning the lift portion of things is that if a lift(bracket style) is possible, then the increased a arm/cv travel is possible, then shocks with increased travel would be an option. But it seems like the lift may not possible with these machines, which is pretty much shutting down the idea of shocks with increased travel, unless more travel in the upward direction is an option.

 

[Admin]

 

[JenElio]

Thanks for the response. So I get that a lift and suspension travel are different. the only reason I'm mentioning the lift portion of things is that if a lift(bracket style) is possible, then the increased a arm/cv travel is possible, then shocks with increased travel would be an option. But it seems like the lift may not possible with these machines, which is pretty much shutting down the idea of shocks with increased travel, unless more travel in the upward direction is an option.

A bracket lifts relocates the shock mounts, therefore gaining height but maintaining same shock travel.....in theory. Problem with most bracket lifts is that by relocating the shock mounts it phucks with the suspension geometry and usually causes a more rough ride. As far as gaining up travel, might be possible but you'd probably have to relocate the upper shock mounts higher to compensate for the longer shocks then most likely have to add limiting straps to prevent CV damage. Like I said I'm not too familiar with the P5s to know if there's room for it or not. But, with enough time and money almost anything is possible.

 

[MiniRF]

All sorts. I started as a landscape architect/horticulture degree before going into civil engineering. I'm just pretty much a fan of the outdoors and forest and environment. Forest ecology will always be my true passion that I could never make an actual living off of. Instead I hunt and fish and ATV and hike and volunteer.

As for the mary jane... Meh. Not really a fan, but I'm not against it. Kind of bummed I missed the legal stage of things when I was younger because I probably would have enjoyed the horticulture side of it.

pretty sure those poppi's are not the ones used to produce opioids, but they are pretty at least. Annuals(and herbaceous plants in general) are probably the types of plants I'm least into. Woody plants, shrubs, trees and such are more my thing.

Interesting stuff. As for the poppies not being the right ones, I would honestly have no idea 🤷‍♀️😂

 

[The Green Goat]

A couple thoughts:

1. Have you ridden a p5 with upgraded shocks? If not, find one and try it out. Again, I think you might be surprised.

2. If you're thinking about raising the p5 up in the air any amount to facilitate this project, the thing is going to be tippy AF. The general rule is that if you go up, then you should also go out. And if that's the case, you might as well add on a long travel kit if that's what you're after. That upgraded travel will do you no good if you're laid over on your side all the time.

 

[Splorin]

I’ve got the Perfex and WE’s. Maybe an inch lift. Rear reposition stiffened it enough that I took springs to full soft. With loaded recovery box the ride’s better than unfrieghted. 99% won’t need it. Time will tell with CVs. I live on a 64” trail and see the highzoot rigs go by and chuckle to myself. They just ride the ‘dirt highways’. The 50s around here have only my tracks. “I don’t go down those goat paths” they’ll say. I shoulda built on a 50”………