P500 p5 suspension

[jak9922]

Do they really help?? Are new shocks not so sturdy so u have to cover them?

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no just helps all shocks against dust and dirt plus adds alittle flare

 

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[jak9922]

i ment no to new shocks not as sturdy lol

 

[Chooglin]

You'll all need creative utv graphics to make you "500 Sport" decals!

I have been thinking of getting some of those !

 

[jak9922]

ill get those when i redesign then entire ass end

 

[trigger]

this cant be bought View attachment 24585

Little Frankenstein!

 

[solrus]

https://m.summitracing.com/parts/rte-br1002

Have you took measurements and hole diameter, will they be good fit??

I might go your route too if I can fir them below oem mounts

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[Chooglin]

Have you took measurements and hole diameter, will they be good fit??

I might go your route too if I can fir them below oem mounts

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I should have the new mounts in my hand tomorrow and should be able to give you a definite answer , afer I have a good look at them.
I do know it has 1/2" hole in new mount , so it may require some type of bushing !

I will keep you updated !

This is really the route I want to take , so I will make it work !

 

[solrus]

Ok, Im on hold, will wait for your update on new mounts.

 

[solrus]

https://m.summitracing.com/parts/rte-br1002

I took measurements, they fit my shocks, , will find out tomorrow if they fit in

https://m.summitracing.com/parts/rte-br1002

Took measurements, yes this mount should fit and it has correct mounting width, but we will need reducer bushings from 1/2" to 3/8"

like this https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aaf-all18565

or even like this https://www.amazon.com/Bunting-Bearings-EF060812-Powdered-Thickness/dp/B01G5IVZTA/?tag=sxsweb24-20


I think steel is the material to go? or bronze is ok??

 

[Chooglin]

I took measurements, they fit my shocks, , will find out tomorrow if they fit in



Took measurements, yes this mount should fit and it has correct mounting width, but we will need reducer bushings from 1/2" to 3/8"

like this https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aaf-all18565

or even like this https://www.amazon.com/Bunting-Bearings-EF060812-Powdered-Thickness/dp/B01G5IVZTA/?tag=sxsweb24-20


I think steel is the material to go? or bronze is ok??

Good find , I think either one of those will work..........I will probably use the steel bushings !

 

[locoboilerguy]

I took measurements, they fit my shocks, , will find out tomorrow if they fit in



Took measurements, yes this mount should fit and it has correct mounting width, but we will need reducer bushings from 1/2" to 3/8"

like this https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aaf-all18565

or even like this https://www.amazon.com/Bunting-Bearings-EF060812-Powdered-Thickness/dp/B01G5IVZTA/?tag=sxsweb24-20


I think steel is the material to go? or bronze is ok??

If the bronze is a standard bearing bronze they will be fine but if its the sintered material that is oil impregnated not so much. To much chance of failure with that stuff.

 

[solrus]

Then steel is the way to go.

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[Chooglin]

Ok this is what I came up with .I had to modify the new shock mounts (they will not fit as is) so I proceeded to grind on them.
I don't think this will work for you guys using the walker evens shocks , your springs will hit the stock mount (I think)

 

[chrisC]

Ok this is what I came up with .I had to modify the new shock mounts (they will not fit as is) so I proceeded to grinding them.
I don't think this will work for you guys using the walker evens shocks , your springs will hit the stock mount (I think)
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Where is your a arm sitting compared to when stock shocks are on?
The same or higher or lower?

 

[Chooglin]

Where is your a arm sitting compared to when stock shocks are on?
The same or higher or lower?

The arm as you see it in the pic , is right where it would be if the stock shock was hooked up !

If you remember @jak9922 said in a earlier post , he would like to move his top Mount in 1.00" well I tried to take care of that with the bottom mount , by extending it out a little further!
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[chrisC]

The arm as you see it in the pic , is right where it would be if the stock shock was hooked up !

If you remember @jak9922 said in a earlier post , he would like to move his top Mount in 1.00" well I tried to take care of that with the bottom mount , by extending it out a little further!
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if its (a arm) in the same place then you shouldn't loose any ground clearance,great job! More shock angle too !

I dont think this would work with the Walker Evans shocks though . The bottom of the WE shocks might need more clearance for the spring.

 

[jak9922]

after the front springs were broken in there was no need to move the uppers in they are perfect with this set up

 

[solrus]

Ok this is what I came up with .I had to modify the new shock mounts (they will not fit as is) so I proceeded to grind on them.
I don't think this will work for you guys using the walker evens shocks , your springs will hit the stock mount (I think)
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I could not resist and waiting slowly "kills me" ), so I've ordered lower mounts from summit, oh well , I will have spare or may be use them instead of Honda, since they look beefier, will see. I doubt I'm going to stock shocks ever after I put WE, next step then rear progressive. Never look back

 

[Chooglin]

New shock brackets are welded on.

I will weld some new bracket's for the brake lines and repaint everything and it will be complete !

I gained 3/8" clearance but I believe after it settles in , it should be back to stock height!

I have not taken it for a ride yet , it's raining here in Ohio , so maybe take a spin tomorrow!

 

[jak9922]

im excited to hear how u like them remember they will be stiff at first going slow but they break in pretty fast and ride amazing