Replacement Shock for Polaris Snowmobiles. Not OEM.
One very important point about shock absorbers is that shock absorbers do not support the Snowmobile or ATV weight. Instead, the primary purpose of the shock absorber is to dampen spring and suspensions movement. If your snowmobile or ATV is sagging the problem isn't the shock but the suspension spring(s).
Standard hydraulic shock absorbers use air and oil to cushion the stroke of the shock absorber. A gas shock replaces the air in the shock with pressurized nitrogen gas. The nitrogen in the gas shock keeps it cooler than a hydraulic shock. Also when a hydraulic shock is used on a rough surface (ie: washboard) the hydraulic oil foams or forms bubbles thus reducing it effectiveness. The nitrogen in gas shock absorbers helps to eliminate the potential for the oil to foam.
An additional benefit of a gas shock absorber is that it creates a mild boost in spring rate to your ATV or Snowmobile. This does not mean that a gas charged shock would raise the vehicle up to correct ride height if the springs were sagging.
Due to the shocks being shipped and stored horizontally, the air or gas in the shock will sometimes work its way into the hydraulic working area. This will make the first few strokes feel like the shock isn't working. Working the shock in a vertical position fully compressed and then fully extended several time will push the air or gas back into the reservoir and return the shock to working order.
OEM Replacement This part is aftermarket equipment designed to replace the original manufacturer's part numbers specified here. It is manufactured using high-quality materials, to the same specifications as the original part. | Polaris 7041134, Kimpex 08-114-15 |
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Shock Bottom Eye Diameter | 7/16" |
Shock Length Closed | 9-1/4" |
Shock Length Open | 12-5/8" |
Shock Top Eye Diameter | 7/16" |
Shock Type | Hydraulic |
This part fits: (click the plus signs to expand)
- Polaris (fits 95)
- Apollo
- Apollo 340
- Centurion
- Cobra 340
- Cobra 440
- Colt 175
- Colt 244
- Colt 250
- Colt 340
- Colt SS 250
- Colt SS 340
- Cutlass 340
- Cutlass SS
- Electra 250
- Electra 340
- Electra 440
- Galaxy
- Galaxy 340
- Galaxy 440
- Indy 440
- Long Track
- Longtrak Reverse
- Sprint 340
- Sprint 340 ES
- Star
- Star Long Track
- Star Long Track with Low & Reverse
- Startrak
- Super Sport (SS)
- Super Sport (SS) Long Track
- TX 250
- TX 340
- TX 440
- TX 500
- TXC 340
- TXL 340