Can Am XMR 850 Shock Spring Swap
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- Anyone that owns a 2016 XMR will know that the springs on the shocks suck! The shocks are decent but BRP skimped on the springs for some reason! The machine bottoms out all the time and the rear end sags...meaning you have to crank up the preload big time and therefore the ride is stiff and not much suspension left to appreciate the Fox Shock! Swapping them out with XMR 650 springs seems to solve that problem!
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WOW, those new springs sure are a lot beefier than the stock ones! You should be able to haul more snacks with you now LOL. Good job!
Or more beer! LOL! Thanks for tuning in Cubbee! Hopefully we'll get together for some more rides this year!
Well one thing for sure is that you take care of her pretty good .All these new parts ,she's almost new again.
I try! Have a few more items to install and then I'm ready for spring...hopefully spring is ready for me! LOL! Thanks for watching!
Those stock springs looked like regular size springs from the XT models. Big difference with the new ones you purchased. Good DIY video for the XMR boys.
Yeah, I was surprised at the difference in the springs and was really surprised when the spring was free at half preload! Thanks for watching Frankie!
Thank you so much for this. I completed the swapped a few weeks ago and I'm so happy I did. No more sag!
Awesome, glad the vid was of use to you! Happy Trails Paul!
Well I came here to see if I needed a spring compressor (didn't look like I did) to change out the front spring on my wifes X mr 850, same year as yours. The Fox Podium actually blew a seal. Anyway I just ordered the springs from PZ for a grand total of $150. The price came down. She carries the cooler. The BEER cooler lol.
Nice, good luck with the mod! Happy Trails Scott!
Doesn't look like anything has changed in 2017 either as far as shocks. Will be doing this. Me and a few other guys are on can am monsters Facebook trying to hone in on the perfect set up
Thanks Man!
Good video Rob, you do a good job of explaining but not over explaining everything. Man it pisses me off when the Compaies do little things to "save cost" lets be honest, the difference in price of your 850 springs vs a 650 Can not be THAT much..... Good little upgrade though, keep the videos coming ! Oh and I picked up some Dielectric grease the other day for my electrical connections haha
LOL! Glad you got the grease! Thanks for commenting and watching! Yeah, as long as there's no major issues with cheaper stuff they put on, it will stay that way unfortunately but I guess it brings the cost down a bit to what they think is reasonable! LOL!
"reasonable" lol Thats like my new Grizzly, the rear storage box is so stupid, it's not water resistant or even dust resistant at all, I can see into it when the door is closed ! haha So Im trying to find some weather stripping with double sided tape I can put around it to try and make it at least dust proof lol
LOL! Yeah, that would be a pretty useless storage box if not sealed! The XMR one is not too bad but does get water in it when you go deep!
Getting podiums Friday and getting them powder coated red prior to putting them on. Hopefully these newer ones will have better springs? Mine isn't an XMR, 2017 can am outlander 850 XT, so I have less weight. We'll see..... gotta still be better than the factory junk! only 700miles on the wheeler.
They should work good on the XT! Not sure if they upgraded the spring, kinda doubt it. Good luck and Happy Trails Aaron!
I know this video is old but do you know what weight shock oil goes in these? I took mine apart yesterday and have disassembled them today and the oil was black!! I have a 17 850 XMR @Rob Farrow ATV
No, sorry Daniel. I had mine redone by a local shock guy. Good luck with your shock rebuild.
I have a 2017 Can-Am Outlander 570 do you think those rear springs will work on mine I need to make my rear end more stiff
I'm not sure how the parts match up for the 570, you'd have to look up the part numbers on the BRP page and see if they're the same or different. The 650 had beefier springs and shitty shocks, the 850 was the opposite so it worked out. You need to make sure they aren't the same springs and shocks, otherwise you'll need a better shock all together. Good Luck. can-am-shop.brp.com/off-road/ca/en/shop/sales/parts/
Was wondering what the part number was on these rear shocks. This is what I need
For the shocks or springs? Spring upgrade is 706002494 from what I remember...2017 XMR 650 springs.
Great video Rob.
Thanks Frank, glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
Great video Rob!
Thanks for your help Shawn and thanks for checking the video out!
Hey looks good and seems you gain just what you wanted let us know how performs compared to old springs .
For sure, I should be doing a review on all the upgrades I put on, sometime this summer after a good workout! Thanks for watching Man, appreciate it!
Nice install Rob seem to improve it quite well!
surprise the springs off a 650 are beefier then your bike springs?
Maybe the 650 is heavier?? Anyways thanks for sharing!!
The shock is not as good on the 650, so they put heavier springs on it, whereas the shock on the 850 is good but they put smaller springs on it! Thanks for watching!
Great vid Rob, Would've like 2 have seen both measurements of b4 n after with wheels on. Either way though very visible results but the terrain will let u know 4 sure. Were the 650 spring the same as the 850 springs 4 2017? The $ was a decent price to. Thx 4 a great diy and 4 sharing.
Yeah, forgot to do the before measurement for the video. I did measure the rear and it was 35", now it's 36.5" with much less preload and way more useable shock! I think the 2016 650 springs are the same as the 2017 but they didn't have a number for them on the site! Yeah, have yet to test them out...soon! Thanks for watching Darryl!
That’s great! But how did it perform? Are they crazy stiff like the new factory xmr? I’m contemplating buying an 850 XMR, or the 850 XTP. I was in the dealership the other day and by random chance they had an exam are the rear suspension was crank down so tight that you could barely get it to move a half inch
They are fairly stiff still but a lot more travel on the shock while still lifting the rear to where it was supposed to be.
great vid Rob
Thanks Luis, appreciate that! Thanks for tuning in!
However silly this may sound did they happen to have different colors or thicknesses of spring .
just wondering what you had found while you were looking.
and thank you for sharing Rob.
You can get yellow and they also have a HD Spring that's black but I don't know if it's the same as the 650 spring or not! Thanks for checking the video out Marc!
Rob Farrow I picked up a set of 650 XMR stock shocks last year with Yellow Springs you can compress everything by hand is so weak. I might have to look into a complete different system at a later date. but again thank you for sharing.
Hey Marc, I think the better springs are 2015 and up, if you're wondering.
@@RobFarrowATV Hey Rob! I also have this issue on my 2012 outlander xt 1000 and i need the same spring but yellow color. Can you please ask your friend about the code on this yellow spring so I can order it.
Good job for your videos! I really love it!
Thank you!
Thumbs UP from Romania!!
@@cristian121995 as far as I can tell, this is the number of the yellow springs 706001518 can-am.brp.com/off-road/ca/en/shop/for-sale/parts-.html
Are thease shock basically the lift kit?
Not really but the heavier springs did lift it back up to where it should have been.
Thanks for the video Rob!
For 2 years ive been wondering why i spent extra money on a xxc to handle the way it does and now i know why! Wow. Sad. But now im happy to know hopefully if i replace springs the rest of the shock is quality. Would you agree? Im also wondering if theres other options, like maybe a dual rated spring?
I think its a decent shock, just the springs are lacking big time...seems to bring the shock to life with the spring upgrade and you'll have more preload adjustment after also! Don't know if the Dual Rated spring will work on the '16 or not. Thanks for tuning in Steve!
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I was thinking aftermarket or direct from Fox factory. From can am itll be $90 X4= $360 for springs. Ouch.
Ya, I only upgraded the rear springs, front seem to be good enough...front end is not as heavy!
Did it work? I need more soft (slow) speed suspension on my 2017 outlander Max 850.
Good video thanks
Yep! Brought the shock back to life and raised the rear end 1.5". Running about half preload now. Thanks for watching!
Hey Rob what was the verdict on the springs? I just bought the 18 XMR and i have the same issue?
I think they were a big improvement, no problems with them and they brought the shocks to life! Lifted the sag in the rear and absorbs the biggest bumps now and only half preload! Thanks for watching Man!
Great video wow what a difference eh! Doing that soon
Nice easy joy, good luck with your swap! I have yet to try it in the real world but it sure seems to make a big difference! Thanks for watching!
rob I'm interested in doing the same thing you 90 bucks is that a piece or as the pair??
That's 90 per spring, ordered straight from BRP in Quebec. Thanks for watching Man!
Hi, great info, I have a 2016 Outlander XMR 1000R and want to improve the suspension. Did you do also do the front with the XMR 650 springs? (part number 706202576) My assumption is if I am doing the back, might as well do the front, not to mention my front is bottoming out on whooped out trails pretty noticeably.
Thanks Bill! I didn't do the fronts cause they still had enough adjustment on them...little soft but I can live with that! Ya, You should look at the beefier springs on the fronts if you're doing whoops, should help! Good Luck!
Thanks for the info. Can I use a 2017 xmr 1000 spring on my 2016 xmr 1000. Just curious why you didn't use a 1000 spring. Also I do have a boss plow 5.6ft plow install. Im gonna have sag they told me and to get a lifter spring. The weight of the plow is 250lbs. Let me know your thoughts thanks
The 1000 springs are like the 850 springs, the shock is good and the springs suck. The shock on the 650 is poor and the spring is better. I matched up the good spring and the good shock. Good luck with your machine Dave!
is there a pre load ring and a locking ring? I can't get my new ones to budge to get the springs off to get them painted red!
your video sure makes it look like 2 rings.
Ya, locking and preload rings...you might have to tap the spanner wrench with a rubber mallet to get it to break loose! Good luck! Thanks for watching Aaron!
got em out last week, had to use a hammer and cold chisel. These podiums ride SOOOOOO much better!!!
Awesome!
Appears I may be doing this upgrade too. Those springs are soft.... Appreciate the video!
Why not go with the 1000xmr springs? Are they the same as the 850?
On the 2016 XMR's the rear spring is the same on the 1000 as on the 850...pretty sad! LOL! Thanks for watching Ray!
Rob Farrow I have a 2017 xtp 1000 and noticed after watching your video I only have a bout a 1"-11/2" left on the adjustment for the springs.
Sounds like the same issue I had! Nice machine!
Hey rob another great video! I had spoke with you in another video thread I was curious if this stopped you from bottoming out when you came down off of a wheelie? Like I told u before my 2019xmr bottoms out visiciously on the front end.. thxs
Yep...never changed out the front springs, probably should've as yes, the front shocks do bottom out sometimes if I come down heavy on them. I always try and power out so the front comes down lighter! The springs would definitely make it better! Thanks for watching G V!
hey rob .. is that why your rear spring had enough with you when you kiss a tree all the time hehehehehehehehe.
LOL! No, I think they had enough of my fat ass compressing the pour little buggers! ;-) Thanks for watching Bern!