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Offline Snow_man

2021 800 trail suspension settings
« on: March 14, 2023, 03:20:32 PM »
I recently acquired a used 2021 ZForce 800 trail.  The rear shocks have the springs cranked down as tight as they go. The ride is not fun... Is this stock? If not, I am wanting to reset them to stock to get a good starting point and went to the service manual to get the correct settings, but that was no help.

Can anyone tell me what the stock settings are on the springs? (Also the base setting for the adjustment knob) Since I am on the issue, I might as well check the front as well. For anyone that has them dialed in for hard rocky terrain, those settings would work as well. Any help is appreciated. Thank you.

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Offline NMKawierider

Re: 2021 800 trail suspension settings
« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2023, 04:25:55 PM »
Stock settings always varied but in all cases the stock suspension always sucked especially on the trails. The best thing to do is go with a set of Elka or Bandit shocks. However you can set the OEs to get you by until then.

A couple of points to remember are:1- all suspension works it best when set in the middle of it's travel, which we will call 50/50, that's half of it's total available travel going either way..to 60/40, that's 60% of it's travel toward the compression side (downward) and 40% on the rebound side(extend or upward). 2-Angle of attack or the difference between the front and rear which sets the caster angle.

First we set the ride height. We do that by first placing on a flat surface then jacking it up in the rear until the shocks are fully extended and just start to raise the the tires. Measure from the bottom of the hitch to the ground and loosen the spring preload adjuster locks and mark the adjuster on the side with a sharpie, then back each way off counting the turns. Very important. Now let it down and load the rear with enough weight to just bottom out the shocks on the bumpers inside. Measure from the floor to the bottom of the hitch again. Find the halfway point between the two readings. From there to about an inch more is your target height. Now load the vehicle with all the weight it will normally carry in passengers and storage..front, back and cab. Jack the rear back up and start adjusting the preloads down checking every so often until you are in the range you want and give it a bounce or two to confirm, then lock the rings. Now for the front. Measure from the rear of the skid plate as far rear and center as you can to the ground. Jack up the front, unlock those. Measure the very front center of the skid plate. Set the front to be between level with the back to not more then 3/4" lower then the rear when done fully loaded. OK, the hard part is now done.

Now to set the compression and I don't thing the rears have that but its will be the upper knob, make sure it's clear of any dirt and turn them wide open or all the way to "fast" then one click toward the slow on all with compression. You can go all the way open but the shocks may..may bottom out on large impacts. Maybe not-can always try it.

Now to set the rebound. This is the lower knob. Make sure it too is clear of dirt and fully open it then close it counting the clicks. Find the center and click toward the "slow" position one click. If you still get some tire bounce, go one or two more toward the "Slow".

Now set your tire pressure between 8-10psi. I suggest 8.5.

Ok, you are done. Take it for a test ride and make whatever minor adjustments needed.   
« Last Edit: March 14, 2023, 04:27:28 PM by NMKawierider »
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Offline Snow_man

Re: 2021 800 trail suspension settings
« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2023, 08:36:50 AM »
Wow, that is about the best write up on suspensions I have ever seen (even after a million google searches). I will try it when I get my next shop time. Thank you for the reply.

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Offline NMKawierider

Re: 2021 800 trail suspension settings
« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2023, 10:14:06 AM »
Think I'll copy it to the How-Tos so I don't have to do it again...this is about the fourth time now. :)
2015 Z Force 800 53/Trail EPS
Custom Air Intakes | Custom Exhaust Mod | SuperATV Harness | Custom Fenders | Custom Skid/Rock Sliders | 27" GBC Grim Reapers | Seizmik Mirrors |Конструктор Doors | Dr Pulley Sliders | 1.5" Wheel Spacers | BENZ Silencer (as needed) | SATV Flip Windshield W\ Rear Shield | Dual Light Bars | Diamond Plate Storage |7- 9.7" GPS Systems | Bandit Springs Rear & Gen-3 Shocks Front | Cage Chop Mod

My Videos On YouTube