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Kartjet52 08-04-2010 11:37 AM

Anybody tried these shocks?
 
Oil filled shocks for $11. Anyone tried these, any good?

https://www.*************.com/item.a...-1721&catname=

joshstep1 08-04-2010 03:27 PM

They look like good shocks, but looks don't mean anything. What are you wanting to put these on?

olderthan 08-04-2010 05:21 PM

would work on a smaller cart/buggie
110# spring would be to light for
lots of 150 buggies
way to light for 250 & up

Kartjet52 08-04-2010 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joshstep1 (Post 9375)
They look like good shocks, but looks don't mean anything. What are you wanting to put these on?

this one, Yerf 3203

http://buggymasters.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1030

The mechanical shocks are terrible, looking for a real shock.

olderthan 08-04-2010 05:43 PM

would probaly due well on 3203
check eye to eye measurement

Kartjet52 08-05-2010 09:16 AM

They will fit, they might be 1/2" longer which can be adjusted out if needed, holes are right size too. I might order 2 and test them out, if they work good I'll get 6 more.

olderthan 08-05-2010 09:25 AM

keep us posted
what is your eye to eye

Kartjet52 08-05-2010 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olderthan (Post 9406)
keep us posted
what is your eye to eye

It's around 12" Haven't had much time lately to check it closely. I need to check the rears to see if they're the same shock. I believe they are...

Kartjet52 08-05-2010 06:01 PM

Just ordered 2, they should be here on the 11th, I'll give 'em a good testing and pass it on.

olderthan 08-05-2010 09:39 PM

thanks

Kartjet52 08-12-2010 02:13 AM

The shocks arrived today. First thing I noticed was thier weight, they feel 3 times heavier than the current shocks.

Side by side, you can see the new ones are a little longer.
http://inlinethumb25.webshots.com/14...600x600Q85.jpg

Started to install them on the front end and ran into this problem, the shock mount binds with the shock keeping it about 1" away from the top mounting hole. The biggest problem was the extra length, they had the front suspension maxed out.
http://inlinethumb46.webshots.com/10...600x600Q85.jpg

Put them on the back instead with no problems, also gave the cart a noticable lift.
http://inlinethumb49.webshots.com/41...600x600Q85.jpg

Didn't get to test drive them yet, but I did bounce it. They are definitely oil filled and they do dampen compared to the mechanical shocks. They feel a little on the stiff side but I wont know for sure until I take the cart offroad, hopefully this weekend.

My overall first impression is that they're worth the money. I'll be picking up 2 more for the red Yerf.

olderthan 08-12-2010 09:36 AM

keep us posted

Kartjet52 08-14-2010 01:49 PM

Had a chance to test them out today. Much better than the mechanical shocks.

They make the whole ride quieter and less jarring. Going over bumps and bonucing over small hills feels completely different. There is less suspension movement and at the same time it's smoother.

For the price they're a great deal. I ordered two more for the red yerf.

Just need to find shocks for the front now....

olderthan 08-14-2010 02:08 PM

glad they are going to work for you

speedshopmike 10-28-2011 11:05 PM

x2.
cheapest bestest thing i've done yet to mine.

speedshopmike 11-07-2011 04:51 PM

moved them to the front; they work pretty well there too; a mite stiff though on my very light yerf.
simply had to grind the lower mount for clearance, Clarence.

speedshopmike 11-07-2011 04:52 PM

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