RZR XP Shocks

Has anyone changed out their xp shocks from the factory fox's to better fox's or even walker Evans? I was thinking about trying we shocks but didn't know if it was worth it.

Hey Tbone, listen this is what I've done n have found out. As u know my rzr is now an s. next step is to have them rebuilt once I get a little use out of them. With your situation I would be inclined to do one of two options. The fox 2.5 shocks u currently have, r a great building platform though they r just average right now. For a fraction of new replacement shocks your fox could be rebuilt with the added adjustments installed making them truly, FULLY adjustable... Or I would reccomend not walker Evans ( they don't have all the adjustments) is Elka they r the chit, but they r pricey. When elka r purchased this is how they do it. First u pay n or talk to representative, then they contact u for info on u n your machine:: weight, style of riding etc. Each pair is custom built for your style of riding n conditions. Elka is very professional n thorough. That is what I think, if u need any help let me know. I have forgotten who I had contacted about building my fox shocks because it won't come into play for another year (1500 miles or so).

Oh also for example, fox shocks on the xp verses fox shocks on the new cam am r different, they r fully adjustable where popo fox shocks r not BUT they r not interchangable either (travel is different, mounting is different)

Yea on my commander they had all the adjustments. On my xp there's a knob to turn and preload. That's it. I was thinking about stepping up the shocks some.

All shock co make a high end fully adj shock $. But I know that's not a issue with you. lol Love my elka's.

Having put a set of Elka's on my sportsman I will say I liked Elka ( and there tech support ) , problem was that I did not know how to adjust what I had to make it do what I wanted/needed to do . Seems like Simoniz talked of a fella that you take your machine to , he rides with ya to get a feel for how you ride and what your machine is doing , then he builds and adjusts your suspension to fit you . Tbone, having come from racing I feel this is what you should do if a true sport suspension is what you want . Putting on a set of $2000 shocks is good but knowing how to adjust them is priceless .

Thanks Punder and Pit Dog,

I am just wanting to get the adjust ability I had on my Commander. Im not too serious about it but would like to get atleast to where the Commander was. I had her riding gooooooooooood.

TBONE just ride what you got more you don't need more money in shocks just for it sitting in the garage

Bobby D wrote:

TBONE just ride what you got more you don't need more money in shocks just for it sitting in the garage

Hey.....there ain't nuthin wrong with wanting my machine to have a nice ride if an earthquake comes. If she's got nice shocks in the garage then she will ride the quake smooth.

That's a fact jack.....

Having adjusted my shocks some, maybe I can help. What don't you like about your current set up?
Desert guys say to back the preload off some for a cushier ride, ie., more sag.
My machine and yours are likely very different as I have added a good bit of extra weight. I felt like I needed more ground clearance (East Coast - or riding mud or rocks generally dictates that) so I increased the preload. I had to remove the right rear - in the end the left rear as well because I put probably 2" of preload into them. I backed the rebound valve off I think about 4 clicks. Now I had some in between settings but wasn't happy but I'm very satisfied wtih this set up. I'm also running 8 lbs of air on bead lock 12" wheels which helps absorb a little shock too.
Anyway, that's what worked for me. I've probably got at least an extra 100 lbs on the back with storage box - gear/tools inside, rear rack with spare tire - fuel pack and often a chainsaw. I could probably back off the preload some with my arched A-arms and radius rods and get a little more cush, but I'm happy like it is. BTW, I only did like 1-1/4 - 1-1/2 on the front in proload.