rtv add on questions....

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DaryleD

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I've got a 2006rtv 900 worksite model with a glass windshield, and plastic roof. I'm wondering if I would need either or both of theHD front sprigns, orHD struts, if I added side doors, and/or winch. If I kept things as is for a while longer, would it ride too rough by installing either or both of the hd front end parts to be ready for the later added weight? It's pretty hilly and bumpy around my property, so I would hate to make it ride a ton worse. I'm pleased with the ride quality now. Any info on the HD springs/struts that you guys could share, would be appreciated.</p>


Second, does anyone have turn signals on an rtv 900? Any pictures? </p>


Third and finally, Does anyone have a small sand spreader in the bed of the rtv, and how does it work? </p>


Thanks guys! </p>


Daryle.</p>
 
With your options you should be okay with the standard springs. I have the'05 RTV900R with glass oem w/s and steel roof, soft oem door kit, front winch, front basket and bumper and rear seat rack plus another 75 pounds of "stuff". Normally three in the cab seat (520 lbs.). My standard springs handle it well. However, I will probably need the hd springs if I go to a larger, more aggressive tire to give a little more clearance. If so, I plan to only change the springs not the whole spring/strut assembly- I have been told the shock is the same, you only get a heavier spring. (Forum, correct me if this is incorrect).Spend your bucks on the coast valve or try the adjustment on the oem valve noted recently, you cannot believe the difference in operation. Don't have turn signals. Look at the Kubota website. It shows the front and rear lights. Captain</p>
 
I agree with Captain,</p>


Keep the standard springs.Also have the steel roof, steel winch mounting set and winch, glass windshield, and running27" 589 tires on our unit, and have NO problems at all. Wecarry much under the hood and werun two in the cab, sometimes three, andshe rolls just fine.Run in the ruff swamps / mud / ruts down here in Louisiana, and in the busted upfarming fields, and the standards serve the purpose !!!!!</p>


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~~~~~~~~ jamie </p>
 
Daryle,</p>


Saltdogg.com has spreaders for the RTV(http://www.saltdogg.com/Salt_Spreader/SHPE0750.html). They hold 0.6-0.75 cubic yards of material. Be careful, the average weight of sand (dry) is 2,700lbs per yard & the spreader weighs 280lbs. That would put your load at 1,900-2,300lbs & the RTV is rated for 1,100lbs. With that being said, I've read severalpostings in this forum that claim that the 1,100lbs rating is too low & the RTV can haul anything you can fit in the bed!</p>


I have a turn signal kit on order, should be about 2 weeks. I'm not sure yet about mounting front signals, I have the windshield & might have to fabricate a bracket.</p>


Rich</p>
 
Thanks guys! I will gladly go with your advice on the stock front struts/springs. I appreciate the examples too guys. Rich, Thanks for the link as well. I have seen these somewhere on the net recently, but couldn't remember where. I probably wouldn't fill it totally, as I would be doing just my and my mothers driveways. I do think that an RTV will do some awesome stuff. I love it more and more, each time I use it. Thanks again guys</p>


Daryle.</p>
 
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