P1000 Your experience with 1000-5 Fox shocks: Fox fronts/retain factory rears

[Hondoman]

Being you rode just the front for so long I think I would be cool if you would chime back in after a few rides on the rear.

Will do.

 

[Admin]

 

[AZRocks]

I bought Eibachs for the rear: 14" @325#. They only came in silver and cost $215 delivered total. I've seen some forum members find red shocks for $75 each, but don't know where. I use my machine the same as you, by the sound of it. I am 100% satisfied and good with the decision to install Fox QS3s all around. I'd recommend 300# or no more that 325# spring rate. I had talked to Fox sales, and got handed off to an engineer to answer my questions, and the engineer concurred with my need for the increased spring rate. I used a wall mounted spring compressor at an auto hobby shop that I have access to, but I'd guess most powersports shops could do it for a reasonable fee.

 

[Adam490]

Thanks to all of you for the detailed input.

My journey just began, I ordered a set of fronts from Procaliber.com

I'm getting more comfortable with replacing the rears. Assuming I want to change the rear springs to a 300 or 325 lb/in non progressive spring, what is the best way to procure? Hate to pay for the standard Fox product only to replace the springs. Can I call Fox and have them build me a set with the different spring? Or do I just have to bite the bullet.

Also, any further advice on optimum spring rate for the rears?

QA1 springs from Summit. @snuffnwhisky recommended them to me and they are noticeably better than the stock progressive rears and much less than the Eibach.

Summit Springs

 

[GWH]

My complaint was the same as yours ft end bottoming out.2016 1000 deluxe,put a set of elkays stage 3s on the ft over a year ago and have not touched them since.The thing about elkays is they will ask u how much weight you have added in accessories,and how many passengers you haul on a regular basis,along w ur dog and cooler full of beverages.Then they install the proper spring from the start.Before u install ur new shocks pull it up on a hard surface and measure the distance from the ground to the bottom of ur fender that way you have a reference of ur ride height.Have fun I still have my rear load levelers.

 

[NielsC]

I guess I am glad I bought the LE that comes stock with FOX all around. Still cannot believe how smooth the ride is and how it dampens out washboard roads.

 

[Hondoman]

Removed my rear lift and installed the fox rear shocks today. Camber is a little positive but I'll drive it a bit before making adjustments. It should settle some.

 

[Adam490]

Removed my rear lift and installed the fox rear shocks today. Camber is a little positive but I'll drive it a bit before making adjustments. It should settle some.

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Your rear shocks are on backwards. Reservoir should be towards the front. Under full compression like that your res will hit the brake line/arm.

 

[TripleB]

Removed my rear lift and installed the fox rear shocks today. Camber is a little positive but I'll drive it a bit before making adjustments. It should settle some.

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I put mine on backwards also. Smashed my brake lines. I was lucky it didnt damage the reservoir. I replaced my brake lines and kept the smashed ones for backup.

 

[Adam490]

Yep, @Jm_obrien got lucky he made it through the weekend:

 

[TripleB]

Yep, @Jm_obrien got lucky he made it through the weekend:

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Looks identical to mine lol. Oh well it wont be the last time I f*** up.

 

[Hondoman]

Your rear shocks are on backwards. Reservoir should be towards the front. Under full compression like that your res will hit the brake line/arm.

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I was torn on which way they went, seems like I've seen them both ways. I'll flip them, thanks for the heads up.

 

[JTW]

I was torn on which way they went, seems like I've seen them both ways. I'll flip them, thanks for the heads up.

It only changes when someone has a lift on their machine

 

[Hondoman]

Being you rode just the front for so long I think I would be cool if you would chime back in after a few rides on the rear.

Ok, I have some seat time in now after adding the fox rear shocks. In addition i do not have a lift now, and have 30" tires currently at 13 psi. Waaaaay better ride. May be a combo of the foxes plus no lift, but body roll is less and driving across a field is much less harsh and bouncy. Smoother experience all around.

After adding 1.5" of preload to the shocks to set the ride height, I have 5 coils collapsed at the top like many others have. I had about 500 pounds in the bed plus two adults and a child in the front seat and the rear tires rubbed a few times. After removing 200lbs it didnt rub anymore. I will probably add 300# springs to the rear since I normally dont load that heavy, maybe a few times/year.

 

[Ugly]

Your rear shocks are on backwards. Reservoir should be towards the front. Under full compression like that your res will hit the brake line/arm.

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Great catch Adam490 !! Another reason why SXS subscribers are the best !!!!!! This one comments (Adam490) saved you a lot of headaches and money.

 

[nitzo]

Great catch Adam490 !! Another reason why SXS subscribers are the best !!!!!! This one comments (Adam490) saved you a lot of headaches and money.

So true, I had seen on this site about folks putting them on backwards. When I put mine on I remembered this and put mine on right. Thanks to the guys.

 

[Boss0144]

@JTW - Are you saying the proper way to install them is with the reservoir to the BACK IF you have a (HL) lift???

With the world falling apart - I'm not planning to drop a bunch of money on shocks, but I want to make sure I do it right when the time comes!!

Thanks!!

 

[JTW]

@JTW - Are you saying the proper way to install them is with the reservoir to the BACK IF you have a (HL) lift???

With the world falling apart - I'm not planning to drop a bunch of money on shocks, but I want to make sure I do it right when the time comes!!

Thanks!!

Yes.. they have to be flipped inward and as I recall the sides swap. You’ll also need washers on the the shock eye or the spacers will waller their way though.

 

[Boss0144]

OK - great - thanks. Good to know.

 

[Roborlilw]

QA1 springs from Summit. @snuffnwhisky recommended them to me and they are noticeably better than the stock progressive rears and much less than the Eibach.

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Summit Springs

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Were these the springs on the Summit website? Part Number: QA1-14HT300 (Coilover Spring, High Travel, 300 lbs./in. Rate, 14 in. Length, 2.5 in. Diameter, Silver Powdercoated)

 

[TripleB]

Were these the springs on the Summit website? Part Number: QA1-14HT300 (Coilover Spring, High Travel, 300 lbs./in. Rate, 14 in. Length, 2.5 in. Diameter, Silver Powdercoated)

Yes thats the ones he used. He told me yesterday. Im ordering today.