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Suspension setup

rhino.vich

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so been doing some digging into the suspension setup on my rhino and figured I'd check in here before diving too deep. I'm mainly after a smoother ride and better durability for light trail use, nothing crazy. I'm wondering what components I should focus on first: are shocks the way to go, or should I be looking at bushings, A arms, or something else entirely? If anyone's got tips, good upgrade suggestions, or parts to avoid, I'd really appreciate the advice.
 
for a smoother ride you'll need to look for some aftermarket shocks, ones that will offer better comfort and stability. While you're at it you should replace the bushings with polyurethane ones to have better stability which will handle more beating in offroad scenarios
 
so been doing some digging into the suspension setup on my rhino and figured I'd check in here before diving too deep. I'm mainly after a smoother ride and better durability for light trail use, nothing crazy. I'm wondering what components I should focus on first: are shocks the way to go, or should I be looking at bushings, A arms, or something else entirely? If anyone's got tips, good upgrade suggestions, or parts to avoid, I'd really appreciate the advice.
To enhance your ride quality, begin by upgrading your shocks for a smoother experience. Don't forget to replace any worn bushings to boost your control on the road. If you're looking for even better clearance, think about installing stronger A-arms along with a mild lift
 
Totally agree, upgrading shocks and replacing worn bushings make a noticeable difference in ride quality. Adding stronger A-arms and a mild lift is a smart move for better clearance too.
 
After upgrading, check the bushings and ball joints coz if they're worn, even new shocks won't help much.
 
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