So Cal Suspension Posted May 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 If it was that much of an improvement definitely worth the 77 bones. Something to look into. I was just thinking. These probably wouldn't work out for our "big boned" friends. I'm about 180lbs, but still have more adjustment on the preload. The guy that sold me mine, has two more up on eBay right now. He said he would combine shipping for me, but you'd have to ask. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1997-ARCTIC-CAT-ZL-ZR-440-SNOWMOBILE-FRONT-SHOCK-RYDEFX-/380219743939?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Snowmobile_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5886dcdec3 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1997-ARCTIC-CAT-ZL-ZR-440-SNOWMOBILE-FRONT-SHOCK-RYDEFX-/380219743958?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Snowmobile_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5886dcded6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappa Kaneda Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 I was just thinking. These probably wouldn't work out for our "big boned" friends. I'm about 180lbs, but still have more adjustment on the preload. The guy that sold me mine, has two more up on eBay right now. He said he would combine shipping for me, but you'd have to ask. I'll have to take it up with the boss. I'll let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadarider Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 can we get some full pics of the bike ? im thinking of running some sled shocks to on the wifes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasons Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 i just bought those so you will have to find somemore to post. will post pics when i get mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash and Flare Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 For us big boned ppl, you can always opt to get FOX shocks from a older ZR vs the ZL like the OP got. The ZR is gonna be valved heavier and the spring rates are quite a bit stiffer. Might be perfect for a +2 arms set up. I believe that 1997.5 580zr through 1999 are gonna be very close to the correct length, even if there a little long its very common to throw some slugs in them to shorten them up. Back in the day when I used to snow cross race I had a spare set of front shocks and I always thought about trying to mount them, but never got around to it. I went the easy/expensive route and bought aftermarket shocks. Good to see some other ppl thinking outside the box. F&F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pondtunes Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 Was just digging on craigslist and found a guy that sells/repairs shocks of all types maybe he's got a few sets of them lying around, if anyone is close enough to go check him out. http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/rvs/1722839083.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasons Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 ok so i got my snowmobile shocks in the mail from ebay. got them all installed. havent really tested them out. but i rode it around the neighborhood and riding up on the curb and its surely not like the stock shocks. the stock shocks you could ride up on the curb and the other tire would come off the ground with these new snowmobile shocks both tires stayed on the ground and it was much smoother. i would say they are well worth the 70 bucks i spent. now desert season needs to get here so i can really try them out. sorry for the crappy pic but all i haved is my phone cam for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry's Shee Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 To bad A C green doesn't go good with your other colors, lol . Paint or pc I guess. I'm in the process of looking for some myself as one shock was discovered to be bent at lower eye. Are your's the exact same as Matts ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasons Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 excat same ones bought from the exact same seller on ebay and was shipped with the same bolts and spacers etc. i will have them pc black to go with my new color scheme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooniemon Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 why u guys buying cheap shocks for? i thought u were ballers lmfao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
So Cal Suspension Posted May 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 Larry, I just picked up a set of 450 shocks that I am going to be modding (it's a secret)... I MIGHT be switching over to those once they are done. If you don't find any by the time these 450 shocks are done, I'll probably sell you mine. They are already black, and in perfect shape. I'll let you know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa_smurf49319 Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 Larry, I just picked up a set of 450 shocks that I am going to be modding (it's a secret)... I MIGHT be switching over to those once they are done. If you don't find any by the time these 450 shocks are done, I'll probably sell you mine. They are already black, and in perfect shape. I'll let you know! Id be interested in picking them up from ya if larry dont want them, pm me when your ready to sell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry's Shee Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 I'll have to pm you with my guess as to your "secret" mod. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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