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Old 08-04-2010, 12:37 PM
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Oil filled shocks for $11. Anyone tried these, any good?

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Old 08-04-2010, 04:27 PM
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They look like good shocks, but looks don't mean anything. What are you wanting to put these on?
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Old 08-04-2010, 06:21 PM
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would work on a smaller cart/buggie
110# spring would be to light for
lots of 150 buggies
way to light for 250 & up
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and another buggy built working on mods gk-13
white spring 17 gram sliders so far
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Old 08-04-2010, 06:41 PM
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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.

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Old 08-04-2010, 06:43 PM
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would probaly due well on 3203
check eye to eye measurement
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2008 tomberline punisher
1500 spring 12g sliders
30mm cv pumper carb
uni filter no rev cdi
polaris xlt snowmobile shocks for front
w/550 magnum springs & blaster fronts on rear
and another buggy built working on mods gk-13
white spring 17 gram sliders so far
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Old 08-05-2010, 10:16 AM
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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.

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Old 08-05-2010, 10:25 AM
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keep us posted
what is your eye to eye
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1500 spring 12g sliders
30mm cv pumper carb
uni filter no rev cdi
polaris xlt snowmobile shocks for front
w/550 magnum springs & blaster fronts on rear
and another buggy built working on mods gk-13
white spring 17 gram sliders so far
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Old 08-05-2010, 02:30 PM
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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...
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Old 08-05-2010, 07:01 PM
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Just ordered 2, they should be here on the 11th, I'll give 'em a good testing and pass it on.

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Old 08-05-2010, 10:39 PM
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1500 spring 12g sliders
30mm cv pumper carb
uni filter no rev cdi
polaris xlt snowmobile shocks for front
w/550 magnum springs & blaster fronts on rear
and another buggy built working on mods gk-13
white spring 17 gram sliders so far
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Old 08-12-2010, 03:13 AM
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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.


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.


Put them on the back instead with no problems, also gave the cart a noticable lift.


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.
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Old 08-12-2010, 10:36 AM
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2008 tomberline punisher
1500 spring 12g sliders
30mm cv pumper carb
uni filter no rev cdi
polaris xlt snowmobile shocks for front
w/550 magnum springs & blaster fronts on rear
and another buggy built working on mods gk-13
white spring 17 gram sliders so far
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Old 08-14-2010, 02:49 PM
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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....
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Old 08-14-2010, 03:08 PM
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glad they are going to work for you
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2008 tomberline punisher
1500 spring 12g sliders
30mm cv pumper carb
uni filter no rev cdi
polaris xlt snowmobile shocks for front
w/550 magnum springs & blaster fronts on rear
and another buggy built working on mods gk-13
white spring 17 gram sliders so far
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Old 10-29-2011, 12:05 AM
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x2.
cheapest bestest thing i've done yet to mine.
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Old 11-07-2011, 05:51 PM
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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.
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