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nunnsdn@yahoo.com · 06-11-2010, 12:38 PM

I want to get a lift for my 97. Seen a lot of different variations made out of different materials. I would like some advice on the best lift for the money. Ease of install isn't really an issue but cost is always an issue these days.

h22ate · 06-11-2010, 01:18 PM

The 2 most popular kits out there would most likely be SSATV and Highlifter, there is also the gorilla and perfex lift. But like I said the most comon are the first 2. Both are great lifts that nobody has yet had a problem with that Ive heard of. The SSATV kit is stainless, laser cut and a little cheaper than the highlifter kit which is zinc plated, stamped steel.

Kipes · 06-11-2010, 01:55 PM

x2 on the SSATV lift, I dont know if they make them for a 400 though, never looked.

caseymou · 06-12-2010, 12:25 AM

how is the rear lifted with these kits? remounting shocks or with spring spacers? I've seen pics of the front extended shock mounts and they don't seem too tough to fab up. I've also read of people cutting pvc for spring spacers. If thats all thats in a kit I'll save my $75-100 and spend a little time on it. For some reason the newer lifts seem to be about 1/2 the cost. Different parts or demand?

Kipes · 06-12-2010, 02:38 AM

Just a shock spacer caseymou, nothing fancy.

nunnsdn@yahoo.com · 06-12-2010, 09:35 AM

Thinking the stainless is a no brainer. Thanks guys

joshebmw20 · 06-12-2010, 07:57 PM

What about the 450 rears then swapping the rears to the front. I did this and got 2 inches out of it. Paid 30 bucks for the 450 rear shocks.

nunnsdn@yahoo.com · 06-13-2010, 09:19 AM

[QUOTE=joshebmw20;527290]What about the 450 rears then swapping the rears to the front. I did this and got 2 inches out of it. Paid 30 bucks for the 450 rear shocks.[/QUOTE

Now that sounds even more like my price. Did you just watch ebay for the 450 shocks? Did this swap change/stiffen your ride much?

yetti · 06-13-2010, 02:33 PM

just a caution about the perfex kit. it does soften the suspension a lot.... its great in the rear end and there are two settings, but the front was way too soft for me and no way to adjust it. It would bottom out from time to time and the shocks lost too much damping due to the arms having more torque on them. The most annoying/ dangerous part was that the font end would almost fully compress when the brakes were applied hard. I kept the rear perefex and built my own for the front end. pm me if you want to and I can send you the template that I used to make the front lift.

caseymou · 06-13-2010, 06:15 PM

Ooooo, the shock thing sounds like my bag too. Hope we don't end up in a bidding war lol

06-11-2010, 12:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
nunnsdn@yahoo.com Honda Rider Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lima, Ohio Posts: 33	Lifts I want to get a lift for my 97. Seen a lot of different variations made out of different materials. I would like some advice on the best lift for the money. Ease of install isn't really an issue but cost is always an issue these days.

06-11-2010, 01:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
h22ate Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SW, Pennsylvania Posts: 5,970	The 2 most popular kits out there would most likely be SSATV and Highlifter, there is also the gorilla and perfex lift. But like I said the most comon are the first 2. Both are great lifts that nobody has yet had a problem with that Ive heard of. The SSATV kit is stainless, laser cut and a little cheaper than the highlifter kit which is zinc plated, stamped steel. __________________ 08 Rubicon ‚——P--;===±--= <- !‚–’¯ƒ¹¶ http://youtu.be/U71bn4ZF4K0

06-11-2010, 01:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kipes Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: May 2009 Location: Upper Peninsula of Michigan Posts: 2,536	x2 on the SSATV lift, I dont know if they make them for a 400 though, never looked. __________________ 2006 Foreman 4x4 500s Powermadd handguards 2.5 Warn winch 2" Perfex long travel lift kit High Lifter springs 26-12-12 Executioners on rear 26-10-12 Executioners on front Douglas Rattlesnake rims 3rd Headlight switch Moose Heated Handgrips and thumb warmer Garmin Legend gps Replaced the stock silver engine covers and front skid plate with 07 camo black and painted front brush guard black 2005 Rancher 350ES 2wd 2001 Polaris 325 Trailboss 2wd

06-12-2010, 02:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
Kipes Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: May 2009 Location: Upper Peninsula of Michigan Posts: 2,536	Just a shock spacer caseymou, nothing fancy. __________________ 2006 Foreman 4x4 500s Powermadd handguards 2.5 Warn winch 2" Perfex long travel lift kit High Lifter springs 26-12-12 Executioners on rear 26-10-12 Executioners on front Douglas Rattlesnake rims 3rd Headlight switch Moose Heated Handgrips and thumb warmer Garmin Legend gps Replaced the stock silver engine covers and front skid plate with 07 camo black and painted front brush guard black 2005 Rancher 350ES 2wd 2001 Polaris 325 Trailboss 2wd

06-12-2010, 07:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
joshebmw20 Honda Rider Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pearland, Texas Posts: 69	What about the 450 rears then swapping the rears to the front. I did this and got 2 inches out of it. Paid 30 bucks for the 450 rear shocks. __________________ 98 Foreman 400 "The Black Beast" Black Bedlined Plastics 25" Mud Bugs 450 shock swap Highlifter spool Hot Shot cdi 1200+ hrs 6300+ miles Original Engine

06-12-2010, 12:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
caseymou Honda Rider Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 83	how is the rear lifted with these kits? remounting shocks or with spring spacers? I've seen pics of the front extended shock mounts and they don't seem too tough to fab up. I've also read of people cutting pvc for spring spacers. If thats all thats in a kit I'll save my $75-100 and spend a little time on it. For some reason the newer lifts seem to be about 1/2 the cost. Different parts or demand?

06-12-2010, 09:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
nunnsdn@yahoo.com Honda Rider Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lima, Ohio Posts: 33	Thinking the stainless is a no brainer. Thanks guys

06-13-2010, 09:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
nunnsdn@yahoo.com Honda Rider Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lima, Ohio Posts: 33	[QUOTE=joshebmw20;527290]What about the 450 rears then swapping the rears to the front. I did this and got 2 inches out of it. Paid 30 bucks for the 450 rear shocks.[/QUOTE Now that sounds even more like my price. Did you just watch ebay for the 450 shocks? Did this swap change/stiffen your ride much?

06-13-2010, 02:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
yetti Honda Rider Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: north central MN Posts: 25	just a caution about the perfex kit. it does soften the suspension a lot.... its great in the rear end and there are two settings, but the front was way too soft for me and no way to adjust it. It would bottom out from time to time and the shocks lost too much damping due to the arms having more torque on them. The most annoying/ dangerous part was that the font end would almost fully compress when the brakes were applied hard. I kept the rear perefex and built my own for the front end. pm me if you want to and I can send you the template that I used to make the front lift.

06-13-2010, 06:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
caseymou Honda Rider Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 83	Ooooo, the shock thing sounds like my bag too. Hope we don't end up in a bidding war lol

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