So the front shocks are Arctic Cat DS650s? What are they off of? I tried eBay and got nothing under DS650. Several Arctic Cat shocks but don't know what ones will work. What was wrong with the stock spring on the Arctic Cats?
How about you rear Blaster shocks? I have a set but they will not fit in the brackets of my Crossfire. Did you grind them down or something?
Joined: Sun Jan 07, 2007 7:38 pm Posts: 3077 Location: hopatcong, NJ
I know it is a deep read, but most of this thread explains your questions...
The Blaster shocks need the bushings to be ground flush with the shock eye, and you need to "tweak" your mounts a tiny bit with some channel locks or vice grips! lol...
The fronts are Arctic Cat ZR800 shocks... They are 18.5-19.5 inches long I believe... the springs are too soft, though, hence the need for 150# springs from Pitstop...
Good luck!!! i have a crossfire 150R in need of a transplant soon, I love these buggies!!!!!
Joined: Sun Jan 07, 2007 7:38 pm Posts: 3077 Location: hopatcong, NJ
I do apologize!!! I believe the mention of which shocks I got and the DS650s other members use are in a different thread!!!
The DS650s are a tad longer than the ZR800 shocks... ZR800 is the model sled... DS650 i believe is a model also... Guy48065 was a HUGE influence on my project DOOM, and is a fantastic mind to tap for suspension info!!! he ahs experimented to the Nth degree and then some!!!!
I believe the ds650 is a suzuki shock I believe. When you look at the pics of the shocks you should be able to tell. Theres a long and short version. After a few looks it will easier to tell between the 2
I got the 14mm tomberlins from Mcdonough...i had the same problem 14 mm tap!
EBAY!!!!
Taps are the way...about 15$ including shipping.
My ball joint snapped...so i am going with the large ones.
I need better back springs..but right now i am putting on red filter jets roller spring ball joints
then going for the front and rear springs.
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Baja 150 for the boys
dr2 variator 9g lower 11g upper Performance clutch yellow clutch springs white main spring Uni 1.5 jets 14mm tie rods Muffler drilled (carb next) (front and rear shocks next)
TH, Mark and I have pm'ed eachother back a forth a couple times now, and I am almost positive I am getting the AC's DS650s... IF you can get them real cheap in a week or so, PLEASE let me know!!!! I am looking at two pairs on ebay right now that seem to fit the bill, and I can buy bigger springs to get a stiffer ride if those AC's are too soft. We'll see how it goes... I am pulling the wheels and arms tomorrow, and I am goig to weld the stock to the arms and beef those up.... PLUS, I gotta find bigger or better ball joints!!! ANybody know where those are??? lol...I know tomberlin sells them, but I havent gotten a reply from email yet... anyone get them from there??
I just wanna get the buggy ready for the June meet!!!!!
Cant wait!!!
John
LOL. No it was page 2. LOL.
Thanks. I found the shocks for a ZR800. Now that I know what to look for, I can.
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