suspension 1990 Yamaha Warrior 350 rear suspension sitting low

[Brenden]

Hi, I just bought a used 1990 warrior and the rear is sagging low like it has a lowering kit but I’m not sure, does anyone know what it could be?

[Frank Angerano]

It looks as if that shock is not in good shape. Any oil around the shock like it may have a blown seal? 

[Scott M]

On my warrior the rear spring is adjustable. I can't tell from the pick but maybe it's not adjusted up enough. Could be the old spring is bad too. Check adjustment first.

[MarkinAR]

Look at the ends of the spring and see if it looks like it has been cut. Often folks take the cheap route to lower it and cut a coil off the spring. 

[06kfx440]

I’ve also seen the previous owners place them in the wrong spot or use the wrong shock all together. You’d be surprised at the amount of stupidity is astounding. If it doesn’t sit level at the frame. There is a problem.

I’ll bite into this a bit further. If someone was going to lower it. Wouldn’t the front match the rear? Why only the rear drop? Is it the reversed rake look they went for? I’ve seen it on trucks. Not quads. That’s asking to replace cases every time you’re in the woods. I can see the full body drop for street racing. I doubt you want to do that.


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