1996 Yamaha Timberwolf 4x4 Struts and Shocks

[McG75]

Hello I’m new here and was wondering is anyone knew of good replacement part numbers for front struts and rear shocks for this atv? I think I’ve found a new rear shock, that looks like the original but there is no dimensions or anything and was wondering if there are any afterMarket new front struts available. I know it’s a long shot but any help would be appreciated. 

[Mech]

Look the original yamaha part number up on Babbits or Partzilla, and then put that part number into google..

[McG75]

I’ve sort of done that for the struts by looking them up on parts diagrams not the actual stamped part number on the strut.  All I can find are used on eBay not sure they’d be much better than mine.  I will do that. Thanks for the advice 

[Gwbarm]

There are many aftermarket ones on Amazon, just find the right size they should work fine, never had a problem with aftermarket shocks.

[McG75]

I think I found a rear shock that matches. The front struts were completely discontinued, no one is making them. 

[McG75]

https://crossroadscycle.net/shop/1992-1998-yamaha-timberwolf-front-shock-absorber/ 

Somehow I found new struts in Nova Scotia Canada. Called the guy up there and he said yep they were actually new. I would guess there new-old stock. Would have to be.   

[Gwbarm]

Great you found them 

[Mech]

Ha..  And the price we like too !

Good score..

[McG75]

Alright guys. I need some help with this rear shock. The one I thought would work is two inches too long.  I’ve removed the old shock. It’s 360 mm eye to eye or 14-1/8”, set on the highest setting. The eyelets are 12mm or .459” the spring which may nor be a big deal is .366” sorry didn’t get a metric measurement. And the body of the shock is 1.5” and some change. The width of the top eyelet is 40mm and the bottom is 45 mm. The biggest problem I’m having is finding that length matched with a 12mm eyelet.  I could get  one with 10 mm eyelets but then I’d have slop in the anchor points in the quad using 10mm bolts.  


 

[McG75]

Update on the front struts from Canada. They work great but are 7/8” longer than what was on there. The tires lean out slightly at the top but it’s fine. Had to bend the bottom edge for more clearance from the cv axle.