P700 Pioneer 700 with Can-Am Commander Shocks

[Offroad407]

Does anyone have any spare or extra 14mm sleeves or tubing for the rear shocks. WTB and will pay for shipping.

 

[eastenn]

Does anyone have any spare or extra 14mm sleeves or tubing for the rear shocks. WTB and will pay for shipping.

I have some 15 mm already cut down to length if you're interested in that.

 

[Offroad407]

I was hoping to get the 14mm for a proper fit, but how did you get the sleeve in the bushing. Did you drill it out?

 

[eastenn]

I was hoping to get the 14mm for a proper fit, but how did you get the sleeve in the bushing. Did you drill it out?

Yeah had to use a 15 mm bit on the bushings

 

[Offroad407]

Alright well if I can't find any spare 14mm I'll Pm you from the 15mm sleeves.

 

[Cazadore]

Spent the day installing Commander springs and shocks on the front of my 700-4. Went through two spring compressors before finally just using the four ratchet strap method. What a pain. I'm not sure what I did wrong but I ended up with about 4" of lift on the front. Since I don't have the rears yet, I put spring spacers on the rear to lift it about 2.25". Took it out for a ride and now am thinking what the heck did I do wrong. My fairly smooth ride has turned in to a clunky, junky, rough, Clampett mobile. Steering feels loose as all get out, bumps transfer straight to the steering wheel. Any ideas?

 

[Tramguage1]

Pictures of the shocks before and after install please.

 

[Cazadore]

I'll have to get pics tomorrow. I'm wondering if I have the preload adjusted way too high.

 

[SundayRdr]

The fronts bolted right up. No spring compressor or ratchet straps needed. The only major noticeable thing after the install was a great ride.

 

[Cazadore]

I had to assemble the springs/shocks prior to install. I bought the springs locally off of a '12 Commander and the shocks off of a guy on a Commander forum, also a '12 Commander. After assembly, they bolted right up, no problem.

 

[SundayRdr]

Post the part numbers that are stamped on the body of the shock also.

 

[Cazadore]

Ok, I will have to get them tomorrow during the daylight hours.

 

[Cazadore]

 

[Cazadore]

Before 9.5” after 14.25”

 

[Tramguage1]

I used lowest preload setting.

Here are mine before install.
Yours spring's look a little different!

 

[eastenn]

View attachment 58511

Yeah those can't be the right springs for those shocks. No wonder you were breaking spring compressors, look how many coils are touching each other!

 

[Cazadore]

Is it possible that I put the rear springs up front?

 

[eastenn]

View attachment 58517 Is it possible that I put the rear springs up front?

Possibly.. the springs just don't look right to me even unloaded. Have you checked the numbers on them yet?

Here's a pic of the set I had on mine.

 

[Cazadore]

I can’t see the numbers on the installed ones. I’ll pull them tonight and check. The back Springs, I think, are 706201124.

Okay, problem solved, the part number shows "yellow front spring". I knew something was wrong. Well at least I know how to break down the springs now.

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• 2014 COMMANDER 1000 STD, DPS, XT, XT-P - Front Suspension

 

[Tramguage1]

I was VERY pleased with the Commander swap on my 700-4.