P500 Softer springs for p500

[Steve00]

Hey gang! I just canceled my order for Walker Evans shocks. I couldn't stomach $1,200 for what seemed to be the only shocks available for my quad. Has anyone had luck with any other brand of aftermarket shock and getting a smoother ride from it? I'm just looking for a budget solution to get a slightly smoother ride. Personally I would rather just replace the Springs with softer Springs has anyone had any luck.

 

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[Rustell]

Have you dis-connected your sway bar yet... ? This will improve your ride somewhat.

 

[trigger]

There's the air suspension mod that is cheaper but seems far more labor intensive.

 

[Mudder]

You may have already tried it, but lower psi on larger diameter tires helped some. Sway bar removed amd spring preset to lowest. Slow rider.

 

[70Bones]

Just a caution on softer springs... if you hit a rock or sharp bump at speed, it'll bottom out hard, and you'll get seatbelt burn...

 

[WillyBill]

Wheel spacers will "soften: the "apparent"spring rate significantly as well if you don't have to meet the "50" standard. PS...you can space out a bit anyway and stay "Legal".

WB

 

[NitroxDiver]

Wheel spacers and taller tires are the easiest way to make it ride and handle better.

 

[GRANITE]

Often times budget doesn’t mean comfortable! Whether talking shocks or airplane seats!

 

[JCart]

I’d check out the air shocks If you like DIY projects. As mine is a work machine primarily, I went with the ELka Stage 3s, not entirely sure how they compare with WEs (you had on order) but they do ride very nice. Lastly I installed radials on mine last fall not driven a huge amount but smoothness, traction and is very noticeable.
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[pFive]

I have Air shocks on the front of mine, they soak up the bumps and have eliminated harsh feedback on the front end.

 

[Nashby]

I don't have aftermarket shocks yet, but I agree bigger tires and wheel spacers make a huge difference in ride quality. I have 2 in spacers and 27 x 8.5 x 14 tires all the way around. Definitely a noticeable difference in stability and ride quality!