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$1200 to do it right the first time:Here is the ticket, it's only money and your kidneys will thank you:
1.5 PODIUM C Honda Pioneer 700 / 700-4 UTV Shock | FOX
Developed for the Honda Pioneer 700 and 700-4 the all-new 1.5 Podium C will be sure to handle any aggressive or casual trail riding without sacrificing any of the Pioneer's utility work ethic. Featuring high quality 6061-T6 aluminum bodies, 5/8" hard chromed shafts, and 2" lightweight springs. External tool-free compression and preload adjustment will let you fine tune the ride and handling to your personal preference, terrain and load situations.
Yes vehicle spec model but here is one example of money saving i had a customer i put a new 350 tbi motor in a 89 chevy 1500 he called me 3 mths later the starter crapped out (his stock one) so i said ok ill pick you up get a new one u buy it ill put it in no charge so we went to autozone and for an 89 1500 the starter was around 250 i looked at the clerk and said are you out of you mind give me a starter for 89 camaro which was 100 guess was same damn starter!!!!!!!! My point is you might be able to find the same thing for less just for a different appHere is the ticket, it's only money and your kidneys will thank you:
1.5 PODIUM C Honda Pioneer 700 / 700-4 UTV Shock | FOX
Developed for the Honda Pioneer 700 and 700-4 the all-new 1.5 Podium C will be sure to handle any aggressive or casual trail riding without sacrificing any of the Pioneer's utility work ethic. Featuring high quality 6061-T6 aluminum bodies, 5/8" hard chromed shafts, and 2" lightweight springs. External tool-free compression and preload adjustment will let you fine tune the ride and handling to your personal preference, terrain and load situations.
Ive made alot of money from ppl paying more the first time but its not always right lol1200 to do it right the first time:
Brand name doesnt really matter but its the level that brands are on does that make sence walker elks fox all are same level while kyb showa anotherBTW, I don't care about the brand. I've never been that guy. I'm just looking for cheap pull offs that will be better.
Say that while hitting 5 whoops fast lol i do all the time hahahahYeah, stock shocks suck....wow, say that 5 times fast.
Perhaps, but suspension valving, rebound and damping are tuned to the weight and geometry of the suspension for that specific purpose. Just because the bolt holes are "about" the right distance apart and it has a spring on it does not mean it fits.Ive made alot of money from ppl paying more the first time but its not always right lol
If you communicate with the vendor what your particular setup is FOX with ship the shocks with heavier weight springs to compensate for the added weight. For the price they should be setup to fit your particular application.There's a lot of truth in your post Jackal but I haven't found a set of shocks for a pioneer that has added a couple hundred pounds and wants to lift it at the same time.
Also, I'd hate to drop a grand in this ride if I'll be getting a P1000 soon. Crap, I'd hate to know what I've got in it so far. I can add it up because if I ever come up with a number, my wife may find out. She already fusses that it costs more than her SUV. She doesn't have a clue what the accessories cost.
Don't forget droop, when the suspension is uncompressed because that wheel is off the ground. Especially as much airtime as you get.Going 3" longer on the shocks, if they do not compress at a static setting as much as the OEM shocks it may bind your CV joints due to the increased angle. One way to test would be to lift / hoist your Pioneer off the ground undo the shocks and let the a-arms droop to 22 3/4" at the mounting brackets and see if there is any binding as you rotate the tire.
What's a popo 900 weigh any way? Are they around 1000lbs or a little more? The 900 shocks may be too soft for a 1500lb vehicle.