P1000 Tires Rubbing

[sugarray]

any techniques if you don't have a spring compressor?

 

[Plumber32]

any techniques if you don't have a spring compressor?

Jack it up so wheels are off the ground. and spray threads with wd40.

 

[sugarray]

So, took the wheel off and unbolted the lower mount. It’s a tough job, but thought about using large channel lock pliers after using a hammer and punch to get the first side done. MUCH easier.

I’m at 2” from top of the spring plate, not the lock nut, to the bottom of the black housing. Had to bounce and settle to get out of the garage. I was at 3/4” to 1”.

Thanks for the help guys. We’ll see how it goes on the ride in tomorrow morning chasing thunder chickens!!!

 

[sugarray]

Well, I didn't bottom out, but it sure is more bouncy now. Didn't have much of a load in the bed.

Very well may need to decrease to 1.75", but will load it up and see how it goes.

Thanks again guys

 

[JTW]

Well, I didn't bottom out, but it sure is more bouncy now. Didn't have much of a load in the bed.

Very well may need to decrease to 1.75", but will load it up and see how it goes.

Thanks again guys

I’m hitting with the lift off... and I think my ride is worse.

 

[Ragnar406]

any techniques if you don't have a spring compressor?

I found taking the shock off and using a wrench like this works well. almost no room to work with the shock still on the machine

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GOSI6BQ/?tag=sxsweb24-20

 

[Bradley-Thornton]

So, I have 30" (actual 29" at 14 psi) BFG Mud-Terrain KM3 UTV tires. I have SATV offset A-arms front and back.

I scrub the rear if I have any speed and hit a hole, dip, etc. I have Fox Shocks with approx 3/4" preload and run on 2 all the time.

Is the best way to improve this with adding more preload?
Other options and ideas greatly appreciated

Get a heat gun and a softball. Heat the spot it rubs push it in with the softball hold till it cools and your done.

 

[JTW]

Get a heat gun and a softball. Heat the spot it rubs push it in with the softball hold till it cools and your done.

That’s a good idea... I may try that!

 

[russknight]

So, I have 30" (actual 29" at 14 psi) BFG Mud-Terrain KM3 UTV tires. I have SATV offset A-arms front and back.

I scrub the rear if I have any speed and hit a hole, dip, etc. I have Fox Shocks with approx 3/4" preload and run on 2 all the time.

Is the best way to improve this with adding more preload?
Other options and ideas greatly appreciated

What brand and size wheels are you using? Are you running spacers?

Thanks!

 

[sugarray]

What brand and size wheels are you using? Are you running spacers?

Thanks!

I'm running stock wheels and I have 1" spacers on the rear. Will go to 1.5" likely as per my measurements I'm still about 0.5" narrower on the rear.