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mandbklingler
05-17-2015, 07:13 PM
We have a new toy hauler and in order to get everything in - I'll need to narrow down my suspension. I only need to gain back about 3 inches at most. I've heard that you can do this with a ratchet straps on the A-arms, but wanted to see if anyone has done this and if there is any long term harm?

EPL
05-17-2015, 08:32 PM
I don't think it could damage anything , I know people have done it to fit the XP900 in to the back of a truck.

Ruckzuck
05-20-2015, 09:16 AM
I don't see where it would cause any problems .

Beach Leo
05-20-2015, 11:18 AM
Prolly be all right to do

Lennart
05-20-2015, 05:55 PM
I have done it on a 900 to make it fit in the back of a truck .Didn't see any problems from doing it.

Scoundrel
05-20-2015, 11:16 PM
If that doesn't work out well for you, I've seen a guy put those tiny little donut spare tires on his RZR while transporting. But that seems like a big pain to swap 4 wheels when you get where you're going.

Bedo
05-21-2015, 09:38 PM
I don't see any problem with using a strap to compress the front end.

LBR
05-21-2015, 11:41 PM
If that doesn't work out well for you, I've seen a guy put those tiny little donut spare tires on his RZR while transporting. But that seems like a big pain to swap 4 wheels when you get where you're going.
I saw a pic with 4 super low profile profile plywood wheels cut and drilled to get a rzr into his TH. I wondered how he climbed up the ramp with them....even in 4x4 one would think they would spinout from lack of traction.

I don't see any problem with using a strap to compress the front end.

Seen it done before with no problems

Lennart
05-22-2015, 05:34 PM
I have seen it dome many times.

mandbklingler
05-24-2015, 08:23 AM
Thanks everyone, managed to strap it together just fine!

LBR
05-24-2015, 10:24 AM
Thanks everyone, managed to strap it together just fine!
Cool....is it because of the last foot or 2 to roll in, or more? Cabinet or wheelwell issues?