need shock advice for race buggy.

[bighead]

Need shock advise for the rear. Works Performance call me back today. They told me that my shock bodies both were cracked. They are now junk. I don't know whereto look to get a set that will work. Maybe an UTV rear set.

15" eye to eye. For the buggy below

 

[landuse]

Man, that's a bummer! Maybe a big ATV, or a UTV

 

[bighead]

Yah I know. $600 pair of junk shocks.

 

[ChromeRhino]

I would try to find shock bodies or paor that need to be rebuilt first. Then look in to an alternative. Its worth a shot.

 

[bighead]

I would try to find shock bodies or paor that need to be rebuilt first. Then look in to an alternative. Its worth a shot.

I tried but problem is they are early 80's shocks. Early steeler model. Can'tfind nothing.

I only have 8" travel max beforeI start hitting stuff. So Ii got to get this right. Critical if you will.

I am thinking ATV fronts to light for my rear. Maybe UTV shocks?

The fl350 odyssey might work. But they got that big bolt bottom mount. I have a pair on my fl350. Maybe I can modify that mount. They travel and weight are close. But my buggy little lighter. Hmmmm . Perhaps just make a bushing?

 

[Bwdeaton]

Snowmobile front shocks are similar in length. I used some that were 16" eye to eye to fix a buggy up. Mine were from a polaris.

 

[ChromeRhino]

I tried but problem is they are early 80's shocks. Early steeler model. Can'tfind nothing.

I only have 8" travel max beforeI start hitting stuff. So Ii got to get this right. Critical if you will.

I am thinking ATV fronts to light for my rear. Maybe UTV shocks?

The fl350 odyssey might work. But they got that big bolt bottom mount. I have a pair on my fl350. Maybe I can modify that mount. They travel and weight are close. But my buggy little lighter. Hmmmm . Perhaps just make a bushing?

Ahh... gotchya. Yeah, make bushings.

I'm not sure of your budget but there's a birtbike shock with reservoir, 14 3/8" Eye to eye for $100 a pop with shipping. Here's the specs and link:
http://www.scooterparts4less.com/web_gas/DirtBike_Extreme_Reservoir_Shock.htm
Dirt Bike Extreme Reservoir Shock (total 15 1/2 inch long, eye to eye 14 3/8 inch, 10mm spring coil,15mm Bolt Hole diameter)

$200 andyour all set with brand new stuff.

---------- Post added at 09:19 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:10 AM ----------

Snowmobile front shocks are similar in length. I used some that were 16" eye to eye to fix a buggy up. Mine were from a polaris.

Good thinking. Those would probably work.

It would be easier to help if we knew the weight of your kart (front and back), A arm length, shock mount distance from hub center, static compressed ride height with occupant and current shock specs. Otherwise its just a guessing game.

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Also, keep in mind you can use a different size shock with a different spring and different dampening properties to get simular performance and you could also slightly adjust your mount placement and angle to adjust for a different spring/shock combo and end up with a very similar (or even better) performance results.

 

[Jrgunn5150]

FOA makes some really affordable shocks in shorter travel length's.