[{"id":7497,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2023\/07\/22\/polaris-acquires-walker-evans-enterprises\/","title":"Polaris Acquires Walker Evans Enterprises","content":"Polaris is acquiring Walker Evans Enterprises. Polaris and Walker Evans racing have worked together since 2000. Walker Evans built shocks for the Polaris snow cross race team. Walker Evans has created line-up of products including signature custom shocks, beadlock wheels, links and bushings.\r\n\r\nA statement released by Walker Evans racing said \u201cThis moment also presents an opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude. To our families, the entire Walker Evans team, and all those who have been part of this incredible journey with us, thank you. Your support and dedication has been the bedrock of our success, and we could not have done it without each and every one of you.\u201d\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nWalker and Phyllis Evans are expected to retire and Randy Anderson will continue on to help guide the Polaris transition from the Riverside manufacturing facility.","excerpt":"

Polaris is acquiring Walker Evans Enterprises. Polaris and Walker Evans racing have worked together since 2000. Walker Evans built shocks …<\/p>","date":"July 22, 2023 01:08","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047652,"title":"UTV","slug":"utv"}],"tags":[{"id":25047711,"title":"polaris","slug":"polaris"},{"id":25048906,"title":"Randy Anderson","slug":"randy-anderson"},{"id":25047837,"title":"shocks","slug":"shocks"},{"id":25047653,"title":"UTV","slug":"utv"},{"id":25049368,"title":"utv parts","slug":"utv-parts"},{"id":25049365,"title":"Walker Evans","slug":"walker-evans"},{"id":25049366,"title":"walker evans enterprises","slug":"walker-evans-enterprises"},{"id":25049367,"title":"walker evans wheels","slug":"walker-evans-wheels"}]},{"id":4089,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2021\/12\/12\/off-road-icon-john-marking-passes-away\/","title":"Off-Road Icon John Marking Passes Away","content":"The off-road world has lost another industry great. John Marking passed away at his home near San Diego, California on Sunday morning.\r\n\r\nMarking started his career at in 1988 Jimco Racing Products while enrolling in the engineering program at San Diego State University. He began rebuilding and modifying shock absorbers which landed him at Fox racing shox. Over the next 28 years Marking became the go-to guy for suspension. He helped redesign shock absorbers for larger vehicles, opening the door for Ford, Jeep and a host of others to offer high-performance off-road vehicles to new enthusiasts. Marking has patents in the US and Europe.\r\n\r\nA statement on his Facebook page read the following: \u201cIt is with great sadness we announce the passing of John Vincent Marking, loving husband, father and friend. He went peacefully early this morning in the comfort of his home.\u201d\r\n\r\nMarking was inducted into the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame this year. A celebration of life will be planned in early 2022.","excerpt":"

The off-road world has lost another industry great. John Marking passed away at his home near San Diego, California on …<\/p>","date":"December 12, 2021 13:10","categories":[{"id":25047610,"title":"Desert Racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25048611,"title":"fox shox","slug":"fox-shox"},{"id":25048234,"title":"john marking","slug":"john-marking"},{"id":25047632,"title":"off-road","slug":"off-road"},{"id":25048612,"title":"rebuilding shocks","slug":"rebuilding-shocks"},{"id":25048613,"title":"shock technology","slug":"shock-technology"},{"id":25047837,"title":"shocks","slug":"shocks"}]},{"id":905,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2020\/03\/15\/a-simple-elevation-for-a-2nd-generation-ford-raptor\/","title":"A Simple Elevation for a 2nd Generation Ford Raptor","content":"The Ford Raptor is an extremely capable rig right off the dealer lot, but in this world, we always want more. There are many ways to get that extra boost. Not all are created equal. The front suspension design of the second-generation Ford Raptor, 2017 to current, uses Fox 3.0 shock bodies set up in a coilover design. With this combination, a spacer can be added that moves the lower spring perch higher on the body, pushing the overall loaded height up.\r\nRPG Off-Road has put an incredible amount of focus on the performance of Ford trucks, specifically Raptors, F-150s and Rangers. Their extensive product offerings are proof enough that they mean business. We caught up with the guys at Baja HQ in San Clemente, California to follow along on an install and catch other tidbits they do to elevate a 2nd-Gen Raptor onto 37-inch tires.\r\n\u201cRPG is one of a few companies that we like to use for Raptor lift spacers.\u201d explained Danny Ellender of Baja HQ. \u201cThey have great quality and fitment, so we always know the install will go smooth and the parts will last.\u201d\r\nCNC-machined from the same OEM-approved material used to construct the Fox shocks on the Raptor, the 1.5-inch lift spacers are available in anodized black or matching Fox Blue. They are also available in 2.25-inch lift and 3-inch lift heights. Designed to replace the OEM-collar, the two-piece design clamps to the body using opposing threads with recessed stainless steel allen head bolts.\r\nThe overall install takes about two hours and requires a spring compressor. No other specialty tools are needed. Just a well-rounded toolbox will do the trick. The install is certainly one that can be done in a driveway, though dealing with compressing coilover springs can be daunting and many local shops can handle the job.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nThe factory suspension on Raptors is good, even better with a little extra height. Disconnect the sway bar, tie rod and upper control arm to give the coilover enough room to be removed.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nRPG Off-Road\u2019s Coil Spring Perch Collar have an integrated lift spacer built into them. The CNC-machined pieces are durable and will outlast most everything else on the truck.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nAfter removing the coilover from the vehicle, the spring gets compressed. The old collar pieces are removed and the new RPG unit is installed. Make sure the shock body is free of debris that may interfere with the spacer clamping the body properly. \u201cI like to make sure the logo faces the same way as the Fox logo.\u201d Said Patrick, a technician at Baja HQ. \u201cIt is an extra detail that makes the whole thing look better when it\u2019s done.\u201d\r\nThe new assembly then drops right back into the same location. Reattach all components just as they were, and you\u2019re set!\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nAt this point, you could be done. Go get the truck aligned and off you go. This is where Baja HQ goes the extra mile. When putting 37s on a Raptor, the tires typically rub at the back of the wheel well. Instead of just letting it rub or simply hacking the inner liner, they\u2019ve got a much cleaner way.\r\n\r\n\"\" \"\" \"\"\"\"\r\n\r\nPull the fender flare off the truck to let the inner liner free. Behind the liner, remove the plastic or foam piece that acts as a spacer between the liner and sheetmetal.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nBoth the fender and the inner sheetmetal get trimmed. After trimming, crimp any sections of sheetmetal that have separated, then paint the bare metal.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nReinstall the fender flare using the factory clips and screws. The flare also helps hold the inner liner, so make sure to reinstall those screws as well.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nNow that space has been made behind the liner, it gets pushed up against the sheetmetal and is secured using self-tapping screws. With this section of the liner out of the way, the tires will no longer grab or rub it during use.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nAll set! The new spacer collar blends in nicely with the factory components and the trimmed and tucked area is barely noticeable.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nA set of 37x12.50R17 BFGoodrich All-Terrains were mounted on Method Race Wheel 17x8.5 305 Series Matte Black wheels.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n ","excerpt":"

The Ford Raptor is an extremely capable rig right off the dealer lot, but in this world, we always want …<\/p>","date":"March 15, 2020 12:58","categories":[{"id":25047769,"title":"FEATURES","slug":"features"},{"id":25048177,"title":"Tech","slug":"tech"}],"tags":[{"id":25047830,"title":"baja hq","slug":"baja-hq"},{"id":25047835,"title":"lift","slug":"lift"},{"id":25047839,"title":"perch collar","slug":"perch-collar"},{"id":25047831,"title":"raptor spacers","slug":"raptor-spacers"},{"id":25047834,"title":"rpg","slug":"rpg"},{"id":25047837,"title":"shocks","slug":"shocks"},{"id":25047836,"title":"spacers","slug":"spacers"},{"id":25047838,"title":"springs","slug":"springs"},{"id":25047832,"title":"tech","slug":"tech"},{"id":25047833,"title":"technical","slug":"technical"}]}]{ "version": "https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1", "user_comment": "This feed allows you to read the posts from this site in any feed reader that supports the JSON Feed format. To add this feed to your reader, copy the following URL -- https://dirtsportsworld.com/tag/shocks/feed/json -- and add it your reader.", "home_page_url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/tag/shocks", "feed_url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/tag/shocks/feed/json", "language": "en-US", "title": "shocks Archives - DirtSportsWorld", "description": "The Voice of Off-Road Motorsports", "icon": "https://i0.wp.com/dirtsportsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-DSW-Web-Icon.png?fit=59%2C59&ssl=1", "items": [ { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=7497", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2023/07/22/polaris-acquires-walker-evans-enterprises/", "title": "Polaris Acquires Walker Evans Enterprises", "content_html": "

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The off-road world has lost another industry great. John Marking passed away at his home near San Diego, California on …

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\n", "content_text": "The off-road world has lost another industry great. John Marking passed away at his home near San Diego, California on …The post Off-Road Icon John Marking Passes Away appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.", "date_published": "2021-12-12T13:10:01-08:00", "date_modified": "2021-12-12T13:14:22-08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "fox shox", "john marking", "off-road", "rebuilding shocks", "shock technology", "shocks", "Desert Racing", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=905", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2020/03/15/a-simple-elevation-for-a-2nd-generation-ford-raptor/", "title": "A Simple Elevation for a 2nd Generation Ford Raptor", "content_html": "

The Ford Raptor is an extremely capable rig right off the dealer lot, but in this world, we always want …

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\n", "content_text": "The Ford Raptor is an extremely capable rig right off the dealer lot, but in this world, we always want …The post A Simple Elevation for a 2nd Generation Ford Raptor appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.", "date_published": "2020-03-15T12:58:42-07:00", "date_modified": "2021-06-27T02:24:08-07:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Jake Headlee", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Jake Headlee", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "baja hq", "lift", "perch collar", "raptor spacers", "rpg", "shocks", "spacers", "springs", "Tech", "technical", "FEATURES" ] } ] }