Product Review
Kawasaki Teryx
Stock Replacement Shocks
Information:
The stock suspension on the Kawasaki Teryx isn't as bad as
some other UTVs I have driven. But if you are going to drive hard and want
to go fast, the stock shocks will have you bucking.
Stock shocks through the whoops
Why Bilstein shocks?
The Bilstein shocks
engineered for UTV’s are constructed of a full two inch diameter Nickel
Plated Steel Body or an optional Hard Anodized Aluminum Body. New from
Bilstein for 2008 is a Digressive Piston design. Other UTV shocks use a
Linear Piston with fixed Bleed Holes. Bilstein’s new Digressive Piston
allows your UTV to have a smooth ride over chopped up terrain yet has a firm
controllable ride when faced with larger bumps and jumps.
The Bilstein Digressive Piston Technology allows for a much better
overall ride and also allows for a much softer spring rate. Springs are
designed to hold the vehicle up and limit the sway and pitch of the vehicle.
Shock Absorbers are designed to control all the rest of the handling
characteristics. Other UTV shocks use high spring rate to keep the UTV from
bottoming out over rough terrain. This higher spring rate directly results
in a harsh overall ride.
Installation:
Stock vs. Bilstein Shocks
Bilstein shock installed on the rear of the Kawasaki Teryx
Bilstein shock installed on the front of the Kawasaki Teryx
The installation of Bilstein shocks on a stock Kawasaki
Teryx is really simple. You will need a jack, a few sockets and less
than an hour. The hardest part of the entire installation was trying to
figure out a good spot to put the jack under on the front of the Teryx.
Conclusion:
As you can see by the photos, the Teryx is much more stable,
safe and comfortable through the whoops. Just cruising through the chopped
up dunes, I found the ride to be smoother. And out on hard dune rides,
it handle g-outs very nicely. I did not feel the Teryx bottom out at all.
The Bilstein replacement shocks are simple to install,
provide instant ride improvement and don't break the bank.
Other Photos:
Contact Info:
Micro Touch, Inc.
851 Picaacho Drive
La Habra Heights, CA 90631
Phone: (562) 697-2999
Website:
www.microtouchinc.com &
www.sidebysideracingproducts.com
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