P700m4 Shock spacer question

[Ratchetdan]

New to the forum and thanks to everyone for all the awesome information posted. I've been spending all week reading all about the 700. I'm about 200 miles into a 2016 700/4. Not a crazy rider but I do like to have fun. I am having the same issues with many other posts about the front shocks bottoming out periodically. I like the spacer idea that has been presented in older posts on the 14/15 machines. So, my question is will the spacer option work on my 2016 700/4 and if so what size would you recommend for the fronts and possibly the rears..? (1/2", 5/8", 3/4", ect). Full disclosure, looking at putting a set of 26's or maybe even 27's soon so if that can be done with the spacer option - even better. Thanks in advance for any input!

 

[allgm1]

They mainly used spacers on the '14 models, in '15 they upgraded the springs in front to dual rate springs. The rears you can adjust yourself so no need for a spacer there. I'm pretty sure you can run 27"tires with stock suspension, I went to 26" on mine only because the tires I wanted only went up to 26. I put spacers on my front shocks ('15 model) mainly to gain back a little ground clearance I lost with the heater and winch installed in the front, I think I only did like a 3/8" spacer as I didn't want to give up any ride quality. The rears can be adjusted with a pair of channel lock pliers are preferably a spanner wrench, obviously the more you crank them up the stiffer the ride gets, I think I have mine on the second or third notch up from the softest setting

 

[swsebek]

I agree on A 2016,no more than 5/8 on front.I did the rears but removed them shortly after.jack the ride up and let the wheels hang to adjust the rears to a higher setting

 

[sporttrac4x4]

New to the forum and thanks to everyone for all the awesome information posted. I've been spending all week reading all about the 700. I'm about 200 miles into a 2016 700/4. Not a crazy rider but I do like to have fun. I am having the same issues with many other posts about the front shocks bottoming out periodically. I like the spacer idea that has been presented in older posts on the 14/15 machines. So, my question is will the spacer option work on my 2016 700/4 and if so what size would you recommend for the fronts and possibly the rears..? (1/2", 5/8", 3/4", ect). Full disclosure, looking at putting a set of 26's or maybe even 27's soon so if that can be done with the spacer option - even better. Thanks in advance for any input!

You can put 27 inch with no problems with or without spacer.

 

[Ratchetdan]

Thanks all! I really appreciate all the input. I'll probably try 1/2" on the front and maybe give the rears 1 notch stronger. I gotta say, I really like this pioneer. Real easy to work out on and customize. I'll be posting in the near future of some switch/dash work and dual battery set up. Got all the parts on order. Hope to get to it within the next couple of weeks.

 

[gokorn1]

I went with a 1in on my 15 and it was a great improvement didn't notice to much lift. I also run 27in mayhem with not issues as of yet. Just put in my Can am shocks and haven't taken it for a ride yet.

 

[Ratchetdan]

I went with a 1in on my 15 and it was a great improvement didn't notice to much lift. I also run 27in mayhem with not issues as of yet. Just put in my Can am shocks and haven't taken it for a ride yet.

Thanks @gokorn1. Yeh, I've been keeping an eye out for some Can-Am shocks myself. That's sounds like the way to go. I installed 5/8 spacers yesterday. Haven't had a chance to really test it out yet so we'll see...

 

[Ems-Cam]

First off, Welcome.
My $0.02 is to get the commander shocks. I have them and love the stance.

 

[Tramguage1]

X2 ^^^what he said^^^

 

[Ratchetdan]

First off, Welcome.
My $0.02 is to get the commander shocks. I have them and love the stance.

I've read in here about a 2015 commander working with a bushing kit... is that the only year or will others work?

 

[gokorn1]

I've read in here about a 2015 commander working with a bushing kit... is that the only year or will others work?

I see your in AK as well. Theres a set of craigslist going for $400 right now. Its a little high as I got a set for $200 but if your willing to wait he might come down. My trailer is still frozen in a snow drift but as soon as its out, we'll be testing the commander shocks out at Knik

 

[Ratchetdan]

I see your in AK as well. Theres a set of craigslist going for $400 right now. Its a little high as I got a set for $200 but if your willing to wait he might come down. My trailer is still frozen in a snow drift but as soon as its out, we'll be testing the commander shocks out at Knik

Found them. Thanks for the heads up. I sent him a message... we'll see...

 

[Tramguage1]

I know mine were not from one that new. You can google search the part #s for the shocks. I do think they have to be XT's

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