Thank you for the heads up. When I ordered them, I was told that they have the lighter springs then when they first were released so hopefully that helps a bit. I'm about 60 lbs heavier than you so we will see how these things work for me. But again, thanks for letting me know your experience with them. I would hate to have spent the $ only to find that I don't like them and then feel stuck thinking I can't do anything to improve it.
Did they ask what accessories you are running, like wheels tires, lift, custom bumpers, winch, ect, I guess they were needing the info for spring selection.
Glad my info helped you. Mine do have the newer version lighter springs that are colored red. Went for a P-500 ride Sunday, and remembered that the faster we go, the better the W.E. shocks soak up bumps & ruts, but going fairly slow, they don't cushion much. I am often slower riding with my 3 dogs and wish they soaked up bumps better, then I go for a faster ride by myself and wow, they really come to life and work wonders, kind of floats over bumps now instead of the harsh banging with the stock shocks.
Think you will be fine, you didn't have shocks before the WE's!
My Elka's took 7 days to come from Canada, soon followed by the tax bill!
My skid was the same way. It’s tough though.Finally got time to get the shocks and everything else installed. Shock installation was pretty simple thanks to a buddy and his forklift. The SSS skids we're a little more difficult but not too bad. I will say that I was a little disappointed in how the Skids came out. When we lined it all up, the driver's side rocker guard had about a 3/4 inch gap while the passenger side had to flex a bit. All the holes lined up properly but I'm a bit OCD when it comes to stuff like that. I did try to center it on my own but then the holes that needed to be tapped didn't line up right. Oh well, right? Now I want to ride
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Fit lose and have a rubber mallet and a few beers, HA!Finally got time to get the shocks and everything else installed. Shock installation was pretty simple thanks to a buddy and his forklift. The SSS skids we're a little more difficult but not too bad. I will say that I was a little disappointed in how the Skids came out. When we lined it all up, the driver's side rocker guard had about a 3/4 inch gap while the passenger side had to flex a bit. All the holes lined up properly but I'm a bit OCD when it comes to stuff like that. I did try to center it on my own but then the holes that needed to be tapped didn't line up right. Oh well, right? Now I want to ride
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Finally got time to get the shocks and everything else installed. Shock installation was pretty simple thanks to a buddy and his forklift. The SSS skids we're a little more difficult but not too bad. I will say that I was a little disappointed in how the Skids came out. When we lined it all up, the driver's side rocker guard had about a 3/4 inch gap while the passenger side had to flex a bit. All the holes lined up properly but I'm a bit OCD when it comes to stuff like that. I did try to center it on my own but then the holes that needed to be tapped didn't line up right. Oh well, right? Now I want to ride
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You need to come to the Take Over and sample the shocks, depending how you ride, will make a difference on your choice. A lot of our members really like the Foxes and are very simple to adjust and maybe the WE as well. My Elka Stage 5's aren't simple but dang!
The verdict is, they were awesome. Much easier to carry speed without abusing your body, much less whiplash, much more fun. Honestly, a huge difference over stock.
