Replacement front shock for Rhino

Mudflap · 10-22-2017, 08:16 AM

Has anyone found a good replacement front shock for the Rhino? One of my front shocks has stopped all dampening action and needs to be replaced. Suggestions?

Mudflap · 11-01-2017, 07:55 AM

I bought a pair of front shocks for a Banshee https://www.ebay.com/itm/Unversal-Fi...53.m2749.l2649 They are about 20mm too long but I was able to compress them a little to install. Big improvement over stock, especially over the worn out stock shocks. They will need plastic spacers to keep them centered in the mounts but for now they work fine. They have an air valve to add pressure but I haven't tried that yet as the springs are about right.

2LZ · 11-01-2017, 04:15 PM

Good to hear Mudflap. Mine aren't' wore out yet...but you know how the stock China shocks are. They go from rigid, to almost right, to sponge, in short order.

Right now, my Rhino is at the "almost right" stage. Shouldn't be long now.

Darth Racer · 11-01-2017, 08:12 PM

I'm in the rigid but showing signs of somewhat right phase.... lets just call it a grey area.

Does the front end sit higher then normal with the longer shocks Mudflap? Any weird toe in issues... steering issues?

Mudflap · 11-02-2017, 05:41 AM

Took a long rough trail ride yesterday here in Arizona and the shocks worked great. It does set a tiny bit higher in the front but there are no issues with anything, just a much better ride. Spring rate is about perfect with no air added. The 375mm version of these shocks may be a better choice for ease of install, stock height, etc.. but I can't say for sure.

Darth Racer · 11-02-2017, 07:36 PM

Great... now I just need to find a rear shock that works right for the Rhino.

10-22-2017, 08:16 AM	#1
Mudflap Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,872	Replacement front shock for Rhino Has anyone found a good replacement front shock for the Rhino? One of my front shocks has stopped all dampening action and needs to be replaced. Suggestions?
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11-01-2017, 04:15 PM	#3
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,092	Good to hear Mudflap. Mine aren't' wore out yet...but you know how the stock China shocks are. They go from rigid, to almost right, to sponge, in short order. Right now, my Rhino is at the "almost right" stage. Shouldn't be long now. __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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11-01-2017, 07:55 AM	#2
Mudflap Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,872	I bought a pair of front shocks for a Banshee https://www.ebay.com/itm/Unversal-Fi...53.m2749.l2649 They are about 20mm too long but I was able to compress them a little to install. Big improvement over stock, especially over the worn out stock shocks. They will need plastic spacers to keep them centered in the mounts but for now they work fine. They have an air valve to add pressure but I haven't tried that yet as the springs are about right.
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11-01-2017, 08:12 PM	#4
Darth Racer Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: MD Posts: 558	I'm in the rigid but showing signs of somewhat right phase.... lets just call it a grey area. Does the front end sit higher then normal with the longer shocks Mudflap? Any weird toe in issues... steering issues?
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11-02-2017, 05:41 AM	#5
Mudflap Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,872	Took a long rough trail ride yesterday here in Arizona and the shocks worked great. It does set a tiny bit higher in the front but there are no issues with anything, just a much better ride. Spring rate is about perfect with no air added. The 375mm version of these shocks may be a better choice for ease of install, stock height, etc.. but I can't say for sure.
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11-02-2017, 07:36 PM	#6
Darth Racer Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: MD Posts: 558	Great... now I just need to find a rear shock that works right for the Rhino.
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