Any alternative replacements for WE IFS lower bearing?

[zaasman]

The spherical bearing used on the lower end of Walker Evans front shocks wallow out pretty fast with the plastic outer ring. It wouldn't be a big deal if replacements were a reasonable price, but Polaris sells them for $130 a piece here in Canada (part 1800040).

Anyone ever source a reasonable replacement, either cheaper or more durable?

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

The spherical bearing used on the lower end of Walker Evans front shocks wallow out pretty fast with the plastic outer ring. It wouldn't be a big deal if replacements were a reasonable price, but Polaris sells them for $130 a piece here in Canada (part 1800040).

Anyone ever source a reasonable replacement, either cheaper or more durable?

After a few of those over the years i just leave the stock shocks in a box for resale and i run Fox coil QS3's.

Long lasting bushings and high performance/ adjustability.

Win win.

 

[zaasman]

After a few of those over the years i just leave the stock shocks in a box for resale and i run Fox coil QS3's.

Long lasting bushings and high performance/ adjustability.

Win win.

Yeah, that would be nice. Trying to put some money towards another sled first though, something to get my son into the mountains with me.

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

Yeah, that would be nice. Trying to put some money towards another sled first though, something to get my son into the mountains with me.

Best bet is buying parts shocks off eBay or marketplace.

Bent shaft with all bushings and parts usually $30-40

 

[User Name]

Could be worth calling WE directly - I know theyre owned by polaris but maybe you can get to the race side and get some stuff in bulk