2" Lift Kit P700

dmoyers · 07-02-2009, 05:30 PM

How does this kit effect the stability. I decide to go ahead and order one since I already have changed the strut springs, ball joints, brake pads, tie rods, cv boots, etc. I realize that the drive angles will change and the center of gravity will change, but I also added a full set of Ricochet skids and a winch which will add some weight below center. Should I get a set of 1 1/2" wheel spacers? Is urethane the way to go?

**Camo** · 07-03-2009, 01:17 AM

I never noticed any difference on my P... but I don't run the stock wheels.

dmoyers · 07-04-2009, 07:54 AM

My wheels are not stock either, but I believe the combo is of stock size (25"). Are you running spacers?

greasemonkey · 07-05-2009, 04:00 PM

I have the lift on my 650 . Side to side stability is ok.The only problem is going up steep hills .If you don't put your weight forward it will want to lift the front wheels and roll over backwards.

**speedy81304_KVF700** · 07-07-2009, 09:26 AM

the lift doesnt really give you more ground clearance on the rear axle. but more on the frame. its pretty stable. but can still tip over faster then a stock machine. if your going for larger tires. 28" fit nice, and with some aftermarket wheels with better offset like the ITP wheels. handling will be much better. add a set of 1" wheel spacers and it gets harder to tip over. my machine with 1.5" wheel spacers and rolling on delta steel wheels with 28x10-12 fronts and 28x12-12 rears. its just as stable as a stock machine but looks better. my machine is 5" wider then a stock machine helps with handling and helps with staying out of deep ruts by riding on the edges of the ruts, but sucks fitting on tight trails that a stock machine can as being 5" wider i rub trees more with the tires.

dafoosa · 02-15-2010, 06:38 PM

I just added a 2" lift and some HL 1.5" wheels spacers to my P700.Its sitting on 28" Swamplites and feels very stable,more so than when it was stock on 26" Mud bugs

07-02-2009, 05:30 PM	#1
dmoyers Senior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 105 (0)	2" Lift Kit P700 How does this kit effect the stability. I decide to go ahead and order one since I already have changed the strut springs, ball joints, brake pads, tie rods, cv boots, etc. I realize that the drive angles will change and the center of gravity will change, but I also added a full set of Ricochet skids and a winch which will add some weight below center. Should I get a set of 1 1/2" wheel spacers? Is urethane the way to go? Last edited by dmoyers; 07-02-2009 at 05:58 PM.

07-03-2009, 01:17 AM	#2
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07-05-2009, 04:00 PM	#4
greasemonkey Senior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Reading,Ma. Posts: 633 (0)	I have the lift on my 650 . Side to side stability is ok.The only problem is going up steep hills .If you don't put your weight forward it will want to lift the front wheels and roll over backwards. __________________ o2 prairie 650 supertrapp idsx,dynojet jet kit,Diamond G module & air box snorkle,HL clutch kit,Moose front and rear bumpers(rear mounted upside down, front mounting tabs welded onto frame lower than headlights), 2 inch lift with 28 inch itp 589's,front 2500 lb. winch and rear 2000 lb. winch,60 inch cycle country plow with electric lift and angle. 1964 Chevy Malibu conv. 355 cu.in. 4 sp. two stages of nitrous 850 hp at crank 10.20@142mph. 1970 Chevy Nova 396 auto tubbed and caged. 2000 Ford F350 4x4 7.3 diesel 538 hp 925 lb. torque at crank 1994 HD Dyna wideglide 96 in. S&S custom wheels and paint 1972HD FLH 1200 port and polished heads,sifton cam, aries piston,lightened flywheels,5 sp. in a 4 sp. case trans 1994 prostreet HD sportster 1200 105 hp. 180 rear tire ,midglide front end ,custom wheels,removeable wheelie bar. Special construction 96 cu in rigid, 10 in over springer,250 rear tire,5 sp w/kick and electric start,3 in. open primary,foot clutch hand shift. 08 Skidoo 800 Renagade XP 02 Skidoo 800 Summit He who dies with the most toys dies with an empty wallet(and usually single)

07-07-2009, 09:26 AM	#5
speedy81304_KVF700 Premium Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NEPA Posts: 2,395 (0)	the lift doesnt really give you more ground clearance on the rear axle. but more on the frame. its pretty stable. but can still tip over faster then a stock machine. if your going for larger tires. 28" fit nice, and with some aftermarket wheels with better offset like the ITP wheels. handling will be much better. add a set of 1" wheel spacers and it gets harder to tip over. my machine with 1.5" wheel spacers and rolling on delta steel wheels with 28x10-12 fronts and 28x12-12 rears. its just as stable as a stock machine but looks better. my machine is 5" wider then a stock machine helps with handling and helps with staying out of deep ruts by riding on the edges of the ruts, but sucks fitting on tight trails that a stock machine can as being 5" wider i rub trees more with the tires. __________________ 2004 RED P700 Trail monster 2" lift kit 1.5" wheel spacers. 28"mudlight XL's 10x12 frts 12x12 rears Amsoil 0w-40 engine oil / Frnt Diff Amsoil 5w-30 rear diff (hydraulic/transmission oil) Water Wetter mixed 25% coolant 75% water Twin air ProFlow filter, Dyno Jet needles Muzzy Full System, Denso Iridium plugs #IU22. "Freebie" Moose Module & 6deg key installed EPI Primary and secondary springs. VFJ stage 3 spider mod, machined secondary. Full set EPI black springs with custom front preload spacers. SOON VFJ crossover INTAKES AND VFJ dyno tuning

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07-04-2009, 07:54 AM	#3
dmoyers Senior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 105 (0)	My wheels are not stock either, but I believe the combo is of stock size (25"). Are you running spacers?

02-15-2010, 06:38 PM	#6
dafoosa Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Jacksonville,Fla Posts: 53 (0)	I just added a 2" lift and some HL 1.5" wheels spacers to my P700.Its sitting on 28" Swamplites and feels very stable,more so than when it was stock on 26" Mud bugs

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