Heavier duty rear shocks/springs

[firemedic3404]

I've been looking around and haven't found what I'm really looking for. I've installed a firefighting/rescue skid unit that will reamin in place permanently. I've already moved the coilovers to the outer position and increased the preload to its max setting. It's working for now, still has some squat but that is to be expected. I am worried about longevity though. Has anyone seen or know where to buy a heavier duty rear suspension setup. The entire system weighs about 1300 lbs, which will increase whenever we put someone on the back. So it's pretty much maxed out at all times. I know its rated, but I would like to have something designed to carry this much weight constantly. Thanks in advance!

 

[Mr.C]

Might take a look at these. It says it increases weight capacity. Hopefully it copies ok.

Ranger XD 1500 REAR Lift Springs | Side By Side Stuff

Buy a Ranger XD 1500 REAR Lift Springs from Side By Side Stuff - a leader in aftermarket and UTV equipment.

www.sidebysidestuff.com

 

[firemedic3404]

Might take a look at these. It says it increases weight capacity. Hopefully it copies ok.

Ranger XD 1500 REAR Lift Springs | Side By Side Stuff

Buy a Ranger XD 1500 REAR Lift Springs from Side By Side Stuff - a leader in aftermarket and UTV equipment.

www.sidebysidestuff.com

Hmm. Gonna look to see if I can find any reviews on these.

 

[Big Red]

Odd that they don't mention what the increased capacity is.

 

[oneal]

I had Ridetech air shocks on two different machines. Once on the front of a kubota RTV that carried a very heavy hydraulic v-plow and once on the rear of a Ranger that carried a heavy load. Beauty of air ride is the ability to dial them up or down to adjust for the weight.

 

[firemedic3404]

Odd that they don't mention what the increased capacity is.

exactly

 

[firemedic3404]

I had Ridetech air shocks on two different machines. Once on the front of a kubota RTV that carried a very heavy hydraulic v-plow and once on the rear of a Ranger that carried a heavy load. Beauty of air ride is the ability to dial them up or down to adjust for the weight.

Only found them for vehicle applications... am I missing something?

 

[oneal]

Only found them for vehicle applications... am I missing something?

Shoot them an email or give em a ring. It's been ten+ years, maybe they don't support utvs any more.