Polaris RZR S Replacement Shocks From Fox Racing Shox
Fox 2.0 Coil-Over Piggyback RC2
By Jon Crowley, UTVGuide.net
I met up with Ross and Mark from Fox Racing Shox at the Dune Tour in Glamis last March and they let me try out some new replacement shocks on our stock Polaris RZR S.
The shocks were Fox 2.0 Coil-Over Piggyback RC2 with Dual Speed Compression and Rebound Adjustment. Not only are the shocks much more adjustable, they also have a larger body (1.5″ vs. 2.0″) which translates into more shock capacity.
Between Joey DiGiovanni from UTV Underground and I, we put about 100 miles on the RZR S with the new shocks in Glamis. As you can see by the jump pictures below, the 2.0 RC2’s did a great job soaking up uneven landings. Ride through the chop was smoother than stock, and I was much more confident in the vehicles ability to handle g-outs and sudden drop-offs.
The fit and finish of the shocks was perfect, and installation was a breeze. It was really nice to have an aftermarket product bolt up so nicely.
Standard Fox vs. Aftermarket 2.0 Fox Shocks
And the key thing that I like about the RC2’s is they are triple adjustable. 24 different settings for low and high speed compression and rebound mean that I can set my shocks for dunes of Glamis one day and the desert terrain of Ocotillo the next.
You can check out Joey’s review of the RZR S and Fox 2.0 shocks here.
If you are an aggressive rider that needs more “capacity” than stock shocks can deliver, I would highly recommend upgrading to the 2.0 Piggyback RC2.
Product Information:
From short-course racing, to pounding through the dunes or hauling a load – The 2.0 RC2 provides consistent, heavy-duty, fade-free damping performance.
The demanding requirements of performance side-by-side vehicles necessitate a large diameter piggyback reservoir shock. The Fox 2.0″ coil-over piggyback shock, now available with dual speed compression adjust and rebound adjust will let you fine-tune your ride and handling to suit personal preference and terrain. The large diameter shock body and piggyback reservoir help to dissipate heat and keep things running cool.
Rebound Adjustment
Features / Technologies
2.0″ Cad-Plated Body
5/8″ Hard Chromed Shaft
High Flow Aluminum Piston
Ultra Durable Bottom-Out Bumper
2.5″ ID Lightweight Race Spring
Adjustments
High/Low Speed Compression Adjust
Rebound Adjust
360° Rotatable Piggyback
Triple Adjustments
The Fox 2.0 Piggyback RC2 come with High/Low Speed Compression Adjust and Rebound Adjust that all have 24 different settings.
High and Low Speed Compression Adjustment
Low-Speed Compression Adjustment
Low-Speed Compression Adjustment primarily affects the compression damping during slow suspension movements such as g-outs or smooth jump landings. Choose a setting that gives good body control (roll in corners, dive under braking, squat under acceleration, etc.) without causing excessive harshness or loss of traction.
High-Speed Compression Adjustment
High-Speed Compression Adjustment mainly affects the compression damping during medium to fast suspension movements such as steep jump faces, harsh flat landings and aggressive whoops. The goal is to run as little high-speed compression damping as possible without bottoming out so your ride across the choppy dunes is as smooth as possible.
Fox Racing Shox
Phone: 800.FOX.SHOX
Website: www.foxracingshox.com
Category: Polaris, Product Reviews
