Thanks for the instructional video bro, I am ordering a set from EPI for my 700 as it is all sagged out and looking sad. I am confident I can do this after watching your video, hopefully lol. Thanks for the great Info!
I am glad it helped you out. It's pretty easy if you follow the steps and take your time. I recently did the rear springs as well. That's not for the faint of heart as the rear springs are under a lot of tension and require a spring compressor. Hoping to get that video up soon. Cheers!
Glad to hear you have another video coming, I'll be watching that too. Just bought my first 500 ho and mine has the same Bambi stance, the guy that sold it to me said it was normal. Yours looks sharp all squared up!
I put epi HD front springs in my 2022 Polaris 570. And they are squeaking like crazy. I can tune the spring by hand. Do you think I didn’t load enough with the second jack ?
MIne made some noise at first. I sprayed silicone lubricant around the base and top of the spring where they make contact and the noise stopped. it wasnt as bad as you described though, so that may not be your issue. the front strut basically just slides together, so as long as everything lines up you should be good as far as compression goes. Try some silicone spray, and give it some time to break in. They are quite a bit stiffer.
Thanks for the video. How did you like the feel of the ride after? I have some of the same springs but I had to buy new rubber bumpers so I have to wait to put it back together. I have a winch like you but I also carry a 4gal gas can on the front too.
The front suspension is definitely stiffer. It took some getting used to as it isn't nearly as soft. The first ride I thought I made a bad decision, it was springy, but after a few trail rides the suspension settled a bit, or I got more used to it. The winch adds weight for sure, but the brush guard on mine must weigh at least 25 - 30 lbs. I think it was a good investment to get rid of the sag and get back some ground clearance, just be prepared to lose the cushy ride on a trail.
@@blazerguy1971 thanks for the reply. I forgot i have a pretty heavy duty brush guard as well. I figured it's going to be a lot stiffer. I'm surprised about the springy. I'm changing the oem shocks at the same time with the race-driven ones. See how it goes. I also have the 700 sportsman so its heavier to begin with.
It can be popped (forced) back in place with a screwdriver or flat bar and some dish liquid. It acts as a bump stop so the shock doesn't bottom out. After some bumpy riding it would get forced back in place eventually, but I would recommend trying to get it in place first.
Thanks for the instructional video bro, I am ordering a set from EPI for my 700 as it is all sagged out and looking sad. I am confident I can do this after watching your video, hopefully lol. Thanks for the great Info!
I am glad it helped you out. It's pretty easy if you follow the steps and take your time. I recently did the rear springs as well. That's not for the faint of heart as the rear springs are under a lot of tension and require a spring compressor. Hoping to get that video up soon. Cheers!
Glad to hear you have another video coming, I'll be watching that too. Just bought my first 500 ho and mine has the same Bambi stance, the guy that sold it to me said it was normal. Yours looks sharp all squared up!
When removing the shock from the top mount my outer cv joint popped out place. Was wondering if you had some advice. I cant find much online about it.
I put epi HD front springs in my 2022 Polaris 570. And they are squeaking like crazy. I can tune the spring by hand. Do you think I didn’t load enough with the second jack ?
MIne made some noise at first. I sprayed silicone lubricant around the base and top of the spring where they make contact and the noise stopped. it wasnt as bad as you described though, so that may not be your issue. the front strut basically just slides together, so as long as everything lines up you should be good as far as compression goes. Try some silicone spray, and give it some time to break in. They are quite a bit stiffer.
Thanks for the video. How did you like the feel of the ride after? I have some of the same springs but I had to buy new rubber bumpers so I have to wait to put it back together. I have a winch like you but I also carry a 4gal gas can on the front too.
The front suspension is definitely stiffer. It took some getting used to as it isn't nearly as soft. The first ride I thought I made a bad decision, it was springy, but after a few trail rides the suspension settled a bit, or I got more used to it. The winch adds weight for sure, but the brush guard on mine must weigh at least 25 - 30 lbs. I think it was a good investment to get rid of the sag and get back some ground clearance, just be prepared to lose the cushy ride on a trail.
@@blazerguy1971 thanks for the reply. I forgot i have a pretty heavy duty brush guard as well. I figured it's going to be a lot stiffer. I'm surprised about the springy. I'm changing the oem shocks at the same time with the race-driven ones. See how it goes. I also have the 700 sportsman so its heavier to begin with.
What if the rubber piece in the spring falls down inside after putting it in? 🤦♀️
It can be popped (forced) back in place with a screwdriver or flat bar and some dish liquid. It acts as a bump stop so the shock doesn't bottom out. After some bumpy riding it would get forced back in place eventually, but I would recommend trying to get it in place first.
@@blazerguy1971 Much Thanks your video has helped me alot!
The rubber stops on my struts are deteriorated. Can I buy replacements?@@blazerguy1971
Gotta be a newfoundlander or from cape breton