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Posted by Lucky
 - May 04, 2019, 09:02:07 AM

Part ordered. Let's see what a mess this is

Posted by Lucky
 - April 30, 2019, 13:01:40 PM

WOW , Thank you CDD
Perfect. As I wouldn't mind my 800 to be a hair higher and I am a big ole dude..6'4, 250, a bit more stiffness wouldn't hurt my feelings in the least

I ask largely due to cost. 50 bucks for a relatively newer 900 shock vs 500 for a new oem for the 800. I am likely to give this a try.

J

Posted by CARPE DIEM DRIFTER
 - April 28, 2019, 09:43:34 AM

Jeffeosso, I was curious about your question and did some research on 800/900 shock specs.. My info. was gathered from Progressive suspension spec. sheets. The Progressive rear shock number for the 800 Drifter is 465-1148B, the number for the 900 standard is 465-1170B and the number for the 900 (1 inch lower ) is 465-1171B. Here are the specs. 465-1148B: extended length; 12.19 inches, compressed length; 10.37 inches, travel; 1.82 inches, rate lb./inches; 400/450. 465-1170B: extended length; 12.75 inches, compressed length; 10.38 inches, travel; 2.37 inches, rate lb./inches; 500/600. 465-1171B: extended length; 12.05 inches, compressed length; 10.38 inches, travel; 1.67 inches, rate lb./inches; 500/600.

I assume( and we all know what that does) that you are looking at OEM shocks, but I have to believe that the Progressive dimensions are the same. Spring rates may vary on the Progressive as opposed to OEM shock. No info. was provided on the spec. sheets as to shock diameters. Hope this helps in your decision making process. Happy drifting, CDD

Posted by Lucky
 - April 25, 2019, 20:46:55 PM

Thank you for looking. I couldn't find it either

Posted by Pete
 - April 25, 2019, 16:52:35 PM

I peeked into the workshop manual, but the specs don't include that sort of detail.

Posted by Lucky
 - April 25, 2019, 12:56:57 PM

now that i have your attention!!
Can anyone tell me some lengths on a 800 shock?

(judging from online pics with
Center to center distance- looks like the 900 is about 12.75 or about 32.5cm
largest diameter looks like 3.25"
and about 14" give/take over all

Yes, i get that the preload adjustment is different - but a 2015 used 900 shock is about 50 bucks .. btw, i wouldn't mind if the 900 shock was a hair longer -- if it raises the seat :)
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