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teryx11 · 09-29-2008, 12:28 AM

Has anyone out there tryed the cst lt kit? If so how was it? Is it pointless to use stock shocks? Is there a big differance between the different shocks they sell with the kit? And does the kit even give the teryx enough width/travle to make much of a differance. I noticed there are so many other kits that give you more travle. +5 +6 even +6.5 and the cst kit is only +3. But the kit is a good price. -let me know- thanks

Magellan · 09-29-2008, 08:34 AM

Thanks for asking that question. I also have questions about LT kits.

What does the +3, +6 mean. I am assuming higher, but is there a ratio of +1 H = +? Wide?
Second, who makes the most narrow LT kit?
If I can't get much wider, say 3" max, is LT for me?

Thank you very much for asking the question Teryx11!!

cek · 09-29-2008, 09:00 AM

+3 is the width. So this kit is 3" wider on each side than stock. I can't speak to the stock shocks because I changed mine when I put the long travel on. My long travel was built for different shocks. I would think you would be a little more stable because of being wider but to get a better ride I would think you need to go with better shocks. You can always do it later.

My .02

crash1068 · 09-29-2008, 05:01 PM

Its hard to find a lot on the CST +3. I can say that +3 adds a lot of stability. The teryx is already wider than a rhino so a +3 is probably close to a +5 on a rhino. Personally... I would expect that shocks would help more than the CST arms. While the stock shocks are better than a rhino's IMHO, they are still not top quality shocks. Maybe try shocks and rear spacers to get a feel for things. I have spacers and the difference in stability is great. Shocks are next. The only problem is that the shocks you buy need to be able to work with the arm kit you're planning for... I the woods I would be concerned about a +6 kit. +3 or 4 for me.

Magellan · 09-30-2008, 04:02 AM

Thank you for the info cek!!

I could never widen my machine 6 inches and still get to where I like to ride. Maybe 1.5 per side at most, and I don't think anyone makes that. Is it even possible?

Crowdog · 09-30-2008, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Magellan

Thank you for the info cek!!

I could never widen my machine 6 inches and still get to where I like to ride. Maybe 1.5 per side at most, and I don't think anyone makes that. Is it even possible?

A +3" kits is the smallest I have ever seen. Even at a +1 1/2" you would still need new axles and arms. Hardly worth all the money for later little amount of gain.

You best bet if you are looking for just a little more width is wheel spacers or a different offset wheel.

Here is my list of Teryx long travel kits:
Kawasaki Teryx Long Travel Kits - UTV Guide

cek · 09-30-2008, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magellan

Thank you for the info cek!!

I could never widen my machine 6 inches and still get to where I like to ride. Maybe 1.5 per side at most, and I don't think anyone makes that. Is it even possible?

If you just want 1.5 I'd just do wheel spacers. Especially if you didn't want to change wheels. You could also look at different offset options for wheels.

09-29-2008, 12:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
teryx11 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3	CST Long Travel Kit Has anyone out there tryed the cst lt kit? If so how was it? Is it pointless to use stock shocks? Is there a big differance between the different shocks they sell with the kit? And does the kit even give the teryx enough width/travle to make much of a differance. I noticed there are so many other kits that give you more travle. +5 +6 even +6.5 and the cst kit is only +3. But the kit is a good price. -let me know- thanks

09-29-2008, 08:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
Magellan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western, NC Posts: 376	Thanks for asking that question. I also have questions about LT kits. What does the +3, +6 mean. I am assuming higher, but is there a ratio of +1 H = +? Wide? Second, who makes the most narrow LT kit? If I can't get much wider, say 3" max, is LT for me? Thank you very much for asking the question Teryx11!! __________________ 2008 Teryx 750, LOVE IT!! Teryx How-To Videos http://www.youtube.com/UTVMAGE

09-30-2008, 04:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
Magellan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western, NC Posts: 376	Thank you for the info cek!! I could never widen my machine 6 inches and still get to where I like to ride. Maybe 1.5 per side at most, and I don't think anyone makes that. Is it even possible? __________________ 2008 Teryx 750, LOVE IT!! Teryx How-To Videos http://www.youtube.com/UTVMAGE

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09-29-2008, 09:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
cek Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Yakima, WA Posts: 33	+3 is the width. So this kit is 3" wider on each side than stock. I can't speak to the stock shocks because I changed mine when I put the long travel on. My long travel was built for different shocks. I would think you would be a little more stable because of being wider but to get a better ride I would think you need to go with better shocks. You can always do it later. My .02

09-29-2008, 05:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
crash1068 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Central Louisiana Posts: 28	Its hard to find a lot on the CST +3. I can say that +3 adds a lot of stability. The teryx is already wider than a rhino so a +3 is probably close to a +5 on a rhino. Personally... I would expect that shocks would help more than the CST arms. While the stock shocks are better than a rhino's IMHO, they are still not top quality shocks. Maybe try shocks and rear spacers to get a feel for things. I have spacers and the difference in stability is great. Shocks are next. The only problem is that the shocks you buy need to be able to work with the arm kit you're planning for... I the woods I would be concerned about a +6 kit. +3 or 4 for me.