2000 Z440 Suspension help - Snowmobile Forum: Your #1 Snowmobile Forum

locky · 01-19-2006, 05:56 AM

Hey Guys, What shocks, springs or both should I put on my 2000 Z440? After riding last weekend in the U.P. I need to do something better to my suspension. Thanks!!

sesnopro · 01-19-2006, 10:40 PM

im assuming you want a stiffer ride.

0704-890 SPRING,SUSPENSION-RH-PTD BLK
0704-891 SPRING,SUSPENSION-LH-PTD BLK
0704-472 SHOCK,REAR ARM-PIGGY BACK <fox resivor
-these are out of a 99 z sno pro.

rgoers · 01-19-2006, 11:04 PM

Locky - I just put a Fox shock on my ZL. I just did the rear skid shock, and it makes a world of difference over the stock Ryde FX unit. The Fox kit runs about $189, with the correct bushings.

Springs will make it stiffer, but not a smoother ride. It's the shock that does the damping. If you want smooth, a weaker spring setting with a better shock will work wonders.

That is - unless you're out riding with that babe my ugly twin brother just married. In that case, you'd want heavy-duty springs!!!

SnowRida · 01-20-2006, 07:17 AM

Actually, if you use a larger oil cap with a tether attached, it will make a world of difference in the suspension. Smoother ride, and will take the bumps better. You also might want to put a 1/2 in. rubber gasket under the oil cap for better dampning.

**RJ Gleason** · 01-20-2006, 04:12 PM

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Originally posted by SnowRida
Actually, if you use a larger oil cap with a tether attached, it will make a world of difference in the suspension. Smoother ride, and will take the bumps better. You also might want to put a 1/2 in. rubber gasket under the oil cap for better dampning.

And don't forget, it must be properly wedged in somewhere.

SnowRida · 01-20-2006, 07:27 PM

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Originally posted by RJ Gleason
And don't forget, it must be properly wedged in somewhere.

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