Kawasaki Teryx
Long Travel Kits
Stock arm on the left. Long Travel on the right.
The Teryx is expected to be available to consumers in January 2008. Expect long travel kits from many of the companies that are already
in the mix for
Rhino long travel kits
and Polaris RZR Long Travel Kits.
As new products become available, we will update this page to
stay current.
Kawasaki Teryx's come stock with fully independent
four-wheel suspension: Double-wishbones front and rear deliver 7.5" of
front wheel travel, 7.3" of rear wheel travel and 11.2" of ground
clearance. All very similar to the Rhino.
Teryx has a 75.8" wheelbase (same as a
Rhino), a 115.7" overall length and are 58.3" wide (4" wider than a Rhino).
The Teryx is 4" wider than a Rhino
If aftermarket suspension
manufacturers follow suit and offer +6" wider per side long travel arms for the
Teryx, it would end up at 70.3" wide. That is almost 6 feet wide!
Specifications:
Front suspension / wheel travel: Adjustable dual A-arm with
gas charged shocks / 7.5 in.
Rear suspension / wheel travel: Adjustable Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
with gas charged, reservoir shocks / 7.3 in.
Overall length:
115.7 in.
Overall width: 58.3 in.
Overall height: 75.4 in.
Wheelbase: 75.8 in.
Ground clearance: 11.2 in.
Narrow frame allows for longer a-arms with better geometry
Front upper:
A-Arm mount points are 16 3/4" apart – A-Arms are 12 ½” Long
Front lower:
A-Arm mount points are 14 1/2" apart – A-Arms are 16 ½” Long
Rear upper:
A-Arm mount points are 15 1/2" apart – A-Arms are 15 ¾” Long
Rear bottom:
A-Arm mount points are 15" apart – A-Arms are 14 ½” Long
Although long travel kits are far from cheap, they are the best
way to improve your Teryx's suspension. Approaching the goal of long
travel in steps can result in more expense because stock length shocks will not
work. It is a hard pill to swallow, but if you want to get to long travel,
you will save money in the long run by waiting until you can buy a full long
travel kit.
If a long travel kit is just out of reach, but you still want to
increase your track width for more stability in the dunes, you can try offset
wheels and/or wheel spacers.
Most of the long travel kits increase wheel
travel, front and rear track width and stretch the wheelbase. Long travel kits
will be available from
several manufacturers.
What is included in a Teryx Long Travel Kit?
Before you go running off to buy one of these long travel kits,
it is best to understand what is included so that you can make side by side
comparisons.
Here is a typical Teryx Long Travel kit. It includes new A-Arms, Axles,
Tie-Rod Extensions and Shocks.
A-Arms - A few different types of a-arms are out
there. Most are made from chromoly tubing, others are boxed, and a few are
made from billet aluminum or mild steel. Each material type has pros and cons.
Ask questions about why a particular material and arm design was chosen.
Some kits come powder coated in a standard color.
Others come unfinished or offer custom colors.
A-Arm Hardware - Inner and outer a-arm hardware is
typically replaced. The majority of long travel kits come with new bushings (Delron,
Daystar, etc.) on the inner side of the a-arm, but some come with heims.
On the outer or spindle side, some kits use heims, others use uni-balls, and a
few reuse the OEM ball joint. There are pluses and minuses to each type of setup
and quality can vary from heim to heim and bushing to bushing, so ask questions.
Axles - When you extend the wheels out, you are going to
need new axles. There are two approaches to this. The cheaper route
is to reuse the stock CVs and just replace the axles. The more expensive route
is new axles and CVs. Many builders use Gorilla Axles & CVs. Stepping
up to Gorilla Axles & CVs will increase strength and is much easier to
install. The cost to step up to Gorilla Axles and CVs varies, but expect to pay
up to $1,500 more.
Tie Rods - Some kits come with tie rod extenders. A
few come with new tie rods.
Shocks - All of the kits include new shocks.
Several shock manufacturers have developed Teryx specific shocks, so there are
many options and prices out there. Long travel kit manufacturers will tend to
have a favorite. If you don't want to mess around with shock valving, stick with
what the manufacturer recommends. Shock selection can greatly affect not only
the cost, but also the performance of the kit.
Front Shock Tower - Optional front
shock towers that raises the upper shock mount location and allows for a longer
shock and more
wheel travel. Some welding may be necessary.
Spindles - Stock spindles aren't typically replaced, but
a few manufacturers are now offering new spindles as an option. If you race or
like to jump, you should look into new spindles.
Frame Gussets - Long travel kits put more stress on the
factory mounting locations. Several manufacturers are now offering bolt-on or
weld-on gussets to help beef up the stock frame in critical areas. The Teryx
frame is pretty stout, so you won't see as much for the Teryx as you do for the
RZR or Rhino.
Other things to ask:
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Does the kit affect ride height? This not only affects how
the Teryx will handle, but also if it will make it inside your toy hauler.
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Make sure your kit is "bolt-on" with no welding
required.
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Will my OEM wheels will fit? Some of the Teryx kits will
not work with OEM wheel.
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Will the OEM rear sway bar work?
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Does the kit put extra stress on OEM parts that do not get
replaced?
Spotlight on Teryx Performance Products:
Here are the Performance Products that we have chosen to use on
the www.UTVGuide.net Project Teryx:
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Mid/Long Travel Kit - Funco Motorsports
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Shocks - Sway-A-Way
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Axles - Funco Motorsports
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UHMW Skid Plate -
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Sand Dune: Wheels & Tires -
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Desert: Wheels & Tires -
Kawasaki Teryx Long Travel Kits
A-Arm width: +6"
Wheelbase:
Wheel travel:
Shocks: iShock
Axles:
Website: www.blackrhinoperformance.com
Location: El Cajon, CA
Phone: 619-561-5000
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Custom Motorsports (CMS) / Tech One Concepts
Status: In Development
A-Arm width: +3"
Wheelbase:
Wheel travel:
Shocks:
Axles:
Website:
www.custommotorsports.com
Location: Riverside, CA
Phone: (951) 549-1740
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CST Performance Suspension
Status: Available
A-Arm width: +3" Per side
Wheelbase: No change
Wheel travel: 12"
Shocks: Standard travel
Axles:
Website:
www.cstsuspension.com
Location: Moreno Valley, CA
Phone: (951) 571-0212
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Custom Creations
Status: Available
A-Arm width: +4" and +6"
Wheelbase: + 2 1/2" -
1 1/4" front and 1 1/4" in the rear
Wheel travel:
Shocks: Sway
Away with Air Shocks or Coilover Springs
Axles:
Website: www.customcreationsatv.webs.com
Location: Highland, CA
Phone: (909)
862-9353
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Dirt-Tech
Status: Available
A-Arm width: +5" per side
Wheelbase: +1”
front and +2” rear wheel base
Wheel travel: 14"
Shocks: Radflo
Website:
www.dirt-tech.com
Location: Escondido, CA
Phone: (760) 480-2642
Video
of Dirt Tech Teryx Long Travel Kit
Status: Available
A-Arm width:
Wheelbase:
Wheel travel:
Shocks:
Website:
www.dragonfireracing.com
Location: Mesa, AZ
Phone: (800) 708-9803
Email:
admin@dragonfireracing.com
Video of
DFR Teryx Long Travel Kit
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Excessive Suspension Engineering - ESE
Status: In Development
A-Arm width:
Wheelbase:
Wheel travel:
Shocks:
Website:
www.eselongtravel.com
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Phone: (623) 580-0089
Status: In Development
A-Arm width:
Wheelbase:
Wheel travel:
Shocks: Fabtech Dirtlogic
Website:
www.fabtechmotorsports.com
Location: Chino, CA
Phone: 877-432-2832
Status: In
Development
A-Arm width: +6"
Wheelbase: +1.5" rear
Wheel travel:
Shocks: Elka, Bilstein
Website:
www.fireball-racing.com
Location: Prather, CA
Phone: (559) 324-9533
Status: Available
A-Arm width: +6"
Wheelbase: +2" forward, +2" backward
Wheel travel: 14"
Shocks:
King, Elka
Website:
www.fstmotorsports.com
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Phone: 602-484-7127
Email:
tporterfst@yahoo.com
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Status: Available
Recreational A-Arm width:
+4" per side
Wheelbase: +1" Rear
Wheel travel: 14"
Shocks: Sway-A-Way,
King
Website:
www.funco-motorsports.com
Location: Rialto, CA
Phone: 909-421-2558
Status: In Development
A-Arm width: +6"
Wheelbase: +1" forward and 1" rearward
Wheel Travel: 15"
Shocks: Fox
Website:
www.hcrracing.com
Location:
Valencia , CA
Phone:
(888) 928-7223
Status: In Development
A-Arm width:
Wheelbase:
Wheel Travel:
Shocks:
Website:
www.hrtmotorsports.net
Location: Ramona, CA
Phone: (760) 788-0019
Status: In Development
A-Arm width:
Wheelbase:
Wheel Travel:
Shocks:
Website:
www.lsracing.com
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Phone: (800) 457-7223
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Long Travel Industries (formerly Long Travel Rhino)
Status: In Development
A-Arm width:
Wheelbase:
Wheel travel:
Shocks:
Website:
www.longtravelrhino.com
Location: Anaheim, CA
Phone: (714) 783-7491
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Mafia Industries (formerly Rhino Mafia)
Status: In Development
A-Arm width:
Wheelbase:
Wheel travel:
Shocks:
Website:
www.demonfabrication.com
Location: San Marcos, CA
Phone: (760) 510-2700
Status: In Development
A-Arm width: +6" wider per side
Wheelbase: +2" Forward
Wheel travel:
Shocks: Fox
Website:
www.magnumoffroad.com
Location: Vista, CA
Phone: 760-599-4156
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ProCraft Industries (formerly RhinoCraft)
Status: In Development
A-Arm width:
Wheelbase:
Wheel travel:
Shocks:
Website:
www.procraftind.com or
www.rhinocraft.com
Location: Lake Elsinore, CA
Phone: (800) 717-7005
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Rigid Industries / FST Motorsports
Status: In
Development
A-Arm width: +6"
Wheelbase:
Wheel travel:
Shocks:
King
Website:
www.rigidindustries.com
Location: Mesa, AZ
Phone: 480-655-0100
Status:
Available
A-Arm width: +6" per side
Wheelbase: +2" forward and +2" rearward
Wheel travel: 16 1/2" front, 14 1/2" rear
Shocks: Fox
Shock relocation bracket for the front/upper shock mount.
Website:
www.shawzmetalfab.com
Location: Santee, CA
Phone: (619) 449-4545
Status: Available
A-Arm width: +5"
Wheelbase:
Wheel travel: 14.5"
Shocks: Fox, King, Sway-A-Way
Website:
www.socalfab.com
Location: Valencia, CA
Phone: (661) 295-9955
Status: In
Development
Billet aluminum 6061 control arms
A-Arm width:
Wheelbase:
Wheel travel:
Shocks:
Website:
www.toddscustombillet.com
Location: Gilbert, AZ
Phone: (480) 634-2368
Email:
info@toddscustombillet.com
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Xtreme Machine & Fabrication
(XMF)
Status: Available
A-Arm width: +5" per
side
Wheelbase: +1 1/4" rear
Wheel travel:
Shocks: Walker Evans
Website:
www.xtrememf.com
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Phone: 623-465-9689
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