[caterpillar]

Dont waste your money on the $500 can am fox podiums out of the accessory catalog, I did and was very disappointed, spring spacers on the stock shocks has the same result. If you want a very different and improved ride and handling bike get elka stage 4 or real fox podiums from FOX racing. It makes the bike safe and faster. Money is not an object when it comes to my safety or life. these shocks will keep you from losing control and wrecking if you like to ride fast.

 

[Matts175]

2015 spring chart: http://bweb.brp-jp.com/PDF/ATVSB2015-5 en.pdf

 

[Matts175]

OK. This took me all dang day off an on, but I have this all figured out.

Stock springs for the Outlander 450/500/570 (G2L chassis) = 85lbs front 88lbs rear. Max springs are the same rating, they are just a hair longer.

Fox upgrade suspension upgrade p/n 715001471:

front
spring p/n 706201268
spring rate 102.8/171.3
free length 320mm
wire size 8.83

Rear
spring p/n 706000955
spring rate 74.2/114.2
free length 311mm
wire size 8.71

 

[WIOutty]

I picked up the podiums off eBay for $525 install took 45 minutes. Fronts are way stiffer, gonna definitely be a upgrade. Will be putting them through the ringer in a few weeks

 

[DaveB]

I should add I'm 6'3 220lbs so bigger guy, just worried the podiums will be to soft.

I don't think that would be an issue.
Here's a picture of My stock shocks side by side with the new fox shocks. The stock have a spacer. The fox springs look a little thicker and have more coils.If your using them for the regular outlander it's fine. If you have the xmr then like XMARGH said you should swap the springs. He has a great video on that. ( what's up XMARGH!)
They really made a difference for me. I have a lot more confidence at higher speeds you can take that sudden dip in the trail and it's gonna absorb it. Where as the stocks you would completely sh** your pants as the front bottoms out and the rear flies up in the air sideways.

Just put the Fox shocks on my wife’s 570. Night and day. The stockers are soooo soft that even a low speed braking turn will lift the outside rear wheel. I softened the Foxes up a fair amount from where there were set and still a lot better, with FAR better rebound control. Will have to get some miles on em, but initial test ride and setup appears promising.

 

[WIOutty]

I agree with above, I put the podiums on my 570 and just got back from putting 300 miles at Hatfield and McCoys. They are a huge upgrade over the stockers. I went through every kind riding there and I was very happy with the podiums. For just a basic shock upgrade I would say they are well worth it.

 

[DaveB]

I agree with above, I put the podiums on my 570 and just got back from putting 300 miles at Hatfield and McCoys. They are a huge upgrade over the stockers. I went through every kind riding there and I was very happy with the podiums. For just a basic shock upgrade I would say they are well worth it.

Plus...the springs match the plow now....LOL...

Making me think I should have gone a bit bigger on her tires though....du'oh!

 

[WIOutty]

Definitely go bigger

 

[Michigan501]

Guess I'll have to save up for Elkas:-(

Why no just go with my GP Shoxs that are comparable to the Elka Stage 4?

@ Griffin. Where are your shocks made?