springs & shocks - Honda Foreman Forums : Rubicon, Rincon, Rancher and Recon Forum

ohdeer · 08-23-2011, 10:31 PM

Just bought an 04 recon tm. Everything on it is in good shape except for the homemade camo paint job, and rear spring/shock seems very weak.

I am 160#, and when I sit on rear rack body drops to within 2" of fenders hitting tires. I wanted to replace spring (s) with highlifters, and when I called today they stated that they only make a lift kit but are sold out right now. I did ask if any other model springs would work and was told no. I need to increase load carrying and a lift kit would be great. I have progressive shock replacement info already, just checking for different options or find other vendors.

What have others installed? I have a big friend who wants to use when we go scouting/field work, just don't think it will survive his 300#.

Any help would be great, Phil

rich450es · 08-24-2011, 03:54 PM

sorry i cant help you ....i have the progresive shocks and you dont want hear about them lol

Andamo · 08-24-2011, 04:10 PM

Does anyone make a air shock for the Recon ?

ohdeer · 08-24-2011, 10:46 PM

How bad was the cost rich? My bike with steering dampener set me 2k. nice improvement but i ride, not race.

I feel handling, and stopping are the most important parts of any machine. Make it faster but can't ride it or stop it safely? Phil

rich450es · 08-24-2011, 10:54 PM

sorry man i bought the foreman with the progressive shocks on it (one of the reasons i bought it )
but IMO its not worth putting the $600 to $800 in shocks on a 7yr old 4wheeler.but thats just me!

scottl1346 · 08-24-2011, 10:55 PM

why don't you just make a spacer to put in between the spring and where the spring sits. i think rich bought his bike with those shocks already on it.

scottl1346 · 08-24-2011, 10:57 PM

High Lifter Products - PROGRESSIVE 512 SERIES REAR SHOCKS HONDA 250 RECON

Kirbyv1 · 09-24-2011, 08:37 AM

I have an 04 Recon and I put a 350 Rancher shock on the rear and it helped out alot.. It also gave it a little lift...

Eagle_On · 09-24-2011, 11:10 AM

other models like rancher, 300 450 might work even a brute force shock

ohdeer · 09-26-2011, 12:24 PM

Put on highlifter lift kit and still want more! Did springs on rubi and may see if will fit rear shock on recon. Have a set of 25's that won't fit even with spacers. Would have to remove too much plastic for me.
Bought a set yami 300 12" wheels/23" tires that fit without hitting. 1 1/2" spacers in front to even wheels with rear. I will be checking about other shock-spring setup's. Thanks for info.
Anyone put 25's on recon? Appears 24's might fit... Phil

08-23-2011, 10:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
ohdeer Honda Rider Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Oak Forest, IL. Posts: 44	springs & shocks Just bought an 04 recon tm. Everything on it is in good shape except for the homemade camo paint job, and rear spring/shock seems very weak. I am 160#, and when I sit on rear rack body drops to within 2" of fenders hitting tires. I wanted to replace spring (s) with highlifters, and when I called today they stated that they only make a lift kit but are sold out right now. I did ask if any other model springs would work and was told no. I need to increase load carrying and a lift kit would be great. I have progressive shock replacement info already, just checking for different options or find other vendors. What have others installed? I have a big friend who wants to use when we go scouting/field work, just don't think it will survive his 300#. Any help would be great, Phil __________________ 2003 Rubicon All stock original parts For Now.... 2004 Recon

08-24-2011, 03:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
rich450es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ludlow,mass Posts: 10,644	sorry i cant help you ....i have the progresive shocks and you dont want hear about them lol __________________ 2000 foreman 450 es-s the fking pig 14% 300 foretrax gear reduction 30in gorila silverbacks on C-5 wheels 2500lb warn winch superatv disk brake conversion kit 2in ssatv lift kit and progressive 512 shocks the original 4in PVC storage tube hurculined racks with rear cargo box czr loud exhaust , uni airfilter and drilled main jet foreman 450 parts for sale pm me for info**

08-24-2011, 10:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
ohdeer Honda Rider Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Oak Forest, IL. Posts: 44	How bad was the cost rich? My bike with steering dampener set me 2k. nice improvement but i ride, not race. I feel handling, and stopping are the most important parts of any machine. Make it faster but can't ride it or stop it safely? Phil __________________ 2003 Rubicon All stock original parts For Now.... 2004 Recon

08-24-2011, 10:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
rich450es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ludlow,mass Posts: 10,644	sorry man i bought the foreman with the progressive shocks on it (one of the reasons i bought it ) but IMO its not worth putting the $600 to $800 in shocks on a 7yr old 4wheeler.but thats just me! __________________ 2000 foreman 450 es-s the fking pig 14% 300 foretrax gear reduction 30in gorila silverbacks on C-5 wheels 2500lb warn winch superatv disk brake conversion kit 2in ssatv lift kit and progressive 512 shocks the original 4in PVC storage tube hurculined racks with rear cargo box czr loud exhaust , uni airfilter and drilled main jet foreman 450 parts for sale pm me for info**

08-24-2011, 10:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
scottl1346 Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: mass Posts: 972	why don't you just make a spacer to put in between the spring and where the spring sits. i think rich bought his bike with those shocks already on it. __________________ 02 foreman 450 ES 2 inch HL lift kit super ATV front disk brake conversion 27 inch Zillas 14% gear reduction HMF ECO system exhaust diamond plate bash plate and cv boot guards Super-winch 1500lb winch will upgrade someday lol custom LED brake lights

08-24-2011, 04:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Andamo Honda Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sarver, PA Posts: 122	Does anyone make a air shock for the Recon ?

08-24-2011, 10:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
scottl1346 Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: mass Posts: 972	High Lifter Products - PROGRESSIVE 512 SERIES REAR SHOCKS HONDA 250 RECON __________________ 02 foreman 450 ES 2 inch HL lift kit super ATV front disk brake conversion 27 inch Zillas 14% gear reduction HMF ECO system exhaust diamond plate bash plate and cv boot guards Super-winch 1500lb winch will upgrade someday lol custom LED brake lights

09-24-2011, 08:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
Kirbyv1 Honda Rider Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Louisiana Posts: 21	I have an 04 Recon and I put a 350 Rancher shock on the rear and it helped out alot.. It also gave it a little lift...

09-24-2011, 11:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
Eagle_On Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SOUTH CAROLINA Posts: 803	other models like rancher, 300 450 might work even a brute force shock __________________ 04 rubicon -28 zillas

09-26-2011, 12:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
ohdeer Honda Rider Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Oak Forest, IL. Posts: 44	Put on highlifter lift kit and still want more! Did springs on rubi and may see if will fit rear shock on recon. Have a set of 25's that won't fit even with spacers. Would have to remove too much plastic for me. Bought a set yami 300 12" wheels/23" tires that fit without hitting. 1 1/2" spacers in front to even wheels with rear. I will be checking about other shock-spring setup's. Thanks for info. Anyone put 25's on recon? Appears 24's might fit... Phil __________________ 2003 Rubicon All stock original parts For Now.... 2004 Recon

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