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lowering rear suspension
« on: February 14, 2015, 04:35:30 pm »
Hey guys, just joined up and am a proud new owner of a bouncing 88 Lt250r. So, I'm curious about lowering the rear suspension. I'm aware of CRJ and Durablue offering front lowering links, but nothing for the rear. I only want to lower the rear by an inch or two, keep the front of the bike higher than the rear and I don't want to run teeny tiny tires, I enjoy the trails not track.

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Re: lowering rear suspension
« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2015, 07:31:27 pm »
Why do you want the rear lower??

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Re: lowering rear suspension
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2015, 08:17:59 pm »
Durable made a adjustable strut for the rear. Check eBay.

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« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2015, 10:29:57 pm »
Sorry I took too long to reply back. Well, I originally wanted to lower the front, so I can flip the wheels back to where they are supposed to be. That way, my brake calipers would not be exposed but I didn't want to go with that plan if I couldn't find, let's say a rear lowering linkage. A strut is great for drag racing or flat track, but I'm a trails guy. I realize lowering the bike would get rid of some ground clearance, but I figured there's plenty of clearance and I could run taller tires. It seems like my last quad, which was a KTM 450XC sat lower with only 45.5 inches of width and it was great in the woods. Wished I had kept that bike. Anyways, I'll either save up for some a-arms or stick with what I have and dial in the suspension.

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Re: lowering rear suspension
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2015, 04:28:46 am »
You don't remove the shock , just the factory strut and replace it with the adjustable one.

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« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2015, 07:21:21 pm »
Oh, well I'll have to check that out then

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Re: lowering rear suspension
« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2015, 07:34:08 pm »
Haven't saw one made specifically for the lt250r

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Re: lowering rear suspension
« Reply #7 on: February 18, 2015, 09:33:26 pm »
Welcome! Check with Rocky Mountain ATV. That is the last place I've seen them for sale.
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« Reply #8 on: February 19, 2015, 09:52:10 pm »
Thanks and I'll check that out

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Re: lowering rear suspension
« Reply #9 on: February 19, 2015, 10:21:22 pm »
Well, no luck. I'm glad I didn't get a Tecate 4, but I'm kind of surprised there isn't a whole lot of aftermarket support for even the Zuk. I always see a bunch of them for sale on Craigslist, so there has to be a bunch of them out there. I know the TRX250r still has alot of aftermarket support, but people ask too much for them. Don't get me started on trying to find a-arms, seems like most of the companies out there could care less. For some strange reason, Avenger ceased production of suspension parts. Oh well, I've ranted on far enough

 

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