What Shocks Would You All Buy???? - Honda Foreman Forums : Rubicon, Rincon, Rancher and Recon Forum

lockburner2000 · 08-31-2010, 09:26 PM

I have a 09 with 2200 miles and the springs are getting weak my wife rides on it with me most of the time. With the two of us and gear we be around 325lbs. I would like to get new shocks that would improve the ride and not bottom out so much. I have the stockers ajusted to the hardest setting.

h22ate · 09-01-2010, 01:51 AM

You could probably get away with adding the Highlifter springs to it. They should make up for the added weight.

lockburner2000 · 09-01-2010, 09:02 AM

Do the highlifter springs hold up for a long time or do they get week fairly fast??

2003 foreman es · 09-01-2010, 05:46 PM

I have Highlifters on my bike and they are great. Very durable. Cheaper than new shocks and springs too. Superatv.com is where i bought mine.

lockburner2000 · 09-01-2010, 09:43 PM

Thanks. I think that is the way i am going to go because the shock prices i have been seeing i think there a bit nuts on there price.

h22ate · 09-02-2010, 12:05 AM

Yea you're not kidding..... They're actually a "lift" spring but all they really do is take the sag out of factory springs and make the suspension stiffer so with the added weight it wont droop as much.

lockburner2000 · 09-02-2010, 09:13 AM

How much do you think i will gain in hight?? When were both on it it drops 3.5" so it is not leaving much room left to hit them bumps. I am the only one in our group that has a SRA and the rest have IRS but there all ways the first to complain that a trail is rough and i did not think the trail was that bad. If i can get it to not bottom out (Takes a good bump) I would be very happy with how it rides.

2003 foreman es · 09-02-2010, 05:17 PM

I gain about an 1 1/2" from mine. Little stiffer ride, but I dont worry about bottoming out.

lockburner2000 · 09-03-2010, 01:12 PM

I found the Highlifter springs and they say they only fit 07 and older. Are these the ones that will fit a 09 Part# SPRHR500FM for 79.88 for the rears.

h22ate · 09-04-2010, 01:48 AM

Yep, I called HL about that a while ago just to make sure and they're all the same. Just do your order over the phone and the guys there will help ya out. They were super cool when I called, I didnt buy anything but if that was a reflection on customer service I would have to say its pretty good!

08-31-2010, 09:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
lockburner2000 Honda Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bruce WI Posts: 161	What Shocks Would You All Buy???? I have a 09 with 2200 miles and the springs are getting weak my wife rides on it with me most of the time. With the two of us and gear we be around 325lbs. I would like to get new shocks that would improve the ride and not bottom out so much. I have the stockers ajusted to the hardest setting.

09-01-2010, 01:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
h22ate Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SW, Pennsylvania Posts: 6,070	You could probably get away with adding the Highlifter springs to it. They should make up for the added weight. __________________ 08 Rubicon ‚——P--;===±--= <- !‚–’¯ƒ¹¶ http://youtu.be/U71bn4ZF4K0

09-01-2010, 05:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
2003 foreman es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Motor City Posts: 3,668	I have Highlifters on my bike and they are great. Very durable. Cheaper than new shocks and springs too. Superatv.com is where i bought mine. __________________ 03 Foreman ES Too much to list...

09-01-2010, 09:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
lockburner2000 Honda Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bruce WI Posts: 161	Thanks. I think that is the way i am going to go because the shock prices i have been seeing i think there a bit nuts on there price. __________________ 09 Rubicon Black 3700 Miles Legend Air Shocks Rear Kimpex rear box Fender Protectors With foot pegs For Wife 84 200es Big Red-- Best running rig i own 2010 Yamaha Vector GT 3600 Miles 2012 Yamaha Vector LTX 156 miles Wifes

09-02-2010, 12:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
h22ate Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SW, Pennsylvania Posts: 6,070	Yea you're not kidding..... They're actually a "lift" spring but all they really do is take the sag out of factory springs and make the suspension stiffer so with the added weight it wont droop as much. __________________ 08 Rubicon ‚——P--;===±--= <- !‚–’¯ƒ¹¶ http://youtu.be/U71bn4ZF4K0

09-01-2010, 09:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
lockburner2000 Honda Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bruce WI Posts: 161	Do the highlifter springs hold up for a long time or do they get week fairly fast??

09-02-2010, 09:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
lockburner2000 Honda Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bruce WI Posts: 161	How much do you think i will gain in hight?? When were both on it it drops 3.5" so it is not leaving much room left to hit them bumps. I am the only one in our group that has a SRA and the rest have IRS but there all ways the first to complain that a trail is rough and i did not think the trail was that bad. If i can get it to not bottom out (Takes a good bump) I would be very happy with how it rides. __________________ 09 Rubicon Black 3700 Miles Legend Air Shocks Rear Kimpex rear box Fender Protectors With foot pegs For Wife 84 200es Big Red-- Best running rig i own 2010 Yamaha Vector GT 3600 Miles 2012 Yamaha Vector LTX 156 miles Wifes

09-02-2010, 05:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
2003 foreman es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Motor City Posts: 3,668	I gain about an 1 1/2" from mine. Little stiffer ride, but I dont worry about bottoming out. __________________ 03 Foreman ES Too much to list...

09-03-2010, 01:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
lockburner2000 Honda Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bruce WI Posts: 161	I found the Highlifter springs and they say they only fit 07 and older. Are these the ones that will fit a 09 Part# SPRHR500FM for 79.88 for the rears. __________________ 09 Rubicon Black 3700 Miles Legend Air Shocks Rear Kimpex rear box Fender Protectors With foot pegs For Wife 84 200es Big Red-- Best running rig i own 2010 Yamaha Vector GT 3600 Miles 2012 Yamaha Vector LTX 156 miles Wifes

09-04-2010, 01:48 AM	#10 (permalink)
h22ate Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SW, Pennsylvania Posts: 6,070	Yep, I called HL about that a while ago just to make sure and they're all the same. Just do your order over the phone and the guys there will help ya out. They were super cool when I called, I didnt buy anything but if that was a reflection on customer service I would have to say its pretty good! __________________ 08 Rubicon ‚——P--;===±--= <- !‚–’¯ƒ¹¶ http://youtu.be/U71bn4ZF4K0

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