{"product_id":"sdi-shock-rear-ridge-stmss2541006-r","title":"SDI Kawasaki Ridge Terrain Master 2.1 Rear Shocks (2024+)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe SDI Terrain Master 2.1 rear shocks upgrade the Kawasaki Ridge suspension on 2024+ machines, replacing the rear factory shocks with adjustable piggyback-reservoir shocks.\u003c\/strong\u003e They are aimed at Ridge owners who carry weight in the bed and want the rear to stay controlled on rough ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSDI says the typical UTV leaves the factory with low-end emulsion shocks that are over-sprung, and built the Terrain Master 2.1 as a passive, adjustable replacement for standard-travel machines. This listing is the rear position only (SDI part STMSS2541006-R); the matching front shocks and the complete front-and-rear Terrain Master 2.1 set for the Ridge are listed separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are comparing aftermarket UTV shocks, the Terrain Master 2.1 is SDI suspension built as a UTV shocks upgrade for stock-travel machines like the Kawasaki Ridge. Compared with basic replacement UTV shock absorbers, these side-by-side shocks add real compression and preload adjustment, the main difference between adjustable SxS shocks like these and stock-style replacements. As UTV rear shocks, they bolt into the factory mounts. Matched with the front shocks, they make a complete Kawasaki Ridge suspension upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge bore compression adjuster for optimized frequency response and adjustment range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBillet aluminum T6 high-flow pistons for low opening forces and sensitive frequency response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-friction piggyback reservoir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRace-style quick-adjust preload ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal components machined from high-strength aluminum and anodized to reduce oil reactivity, with no plastic inside the shock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInduction-hardened shafts with hard chrome coating for resistance to pitting and wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper high-tensile lightweight springs, barrel formed for bow resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePTFE-lined 28 mm spherical bearings with sealed spacers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-piece fully rebuildable seal head for quick maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips with SDI Zero Fade Fluid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt To Solve: Kawasaki Ridge Rear Suspension Sag And Harshness\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear end that squats or bottoms with a loaded bed or towing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarsh, bouncy rear ride over washboard and ruts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo adjustable rear compression damping on the factory shocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorn or leaking rear shocks that need replacing anyway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest For: Kawasaki Ridge Owners Upgrading Rear Shocks\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024+ Kawasaki Ridge, Ridge Limited, Ridge Ranch Edition and Ridge XR owners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwners who haul feed, tools or gear in the Ridge bed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders who want to tune the rear for heavy load or comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwners finishing a front-shock upgrade with matching rear shocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct line: SDI Terrain Master 2.1 (TM2.1), designed for standard-travel UTVs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition: rear (installs in the factory rear shock mounts with stock hardware)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: SDI Terrain Master 2.1 rear shock assembly, part STMSS2541006-R. SDI does not publish a per-box shock count for this rear-only part; contact us to confirm before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReservoir: piggyback, mounted with reservoirs up and adjusters facing out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShock body: 46 mm (SDI lists replacement body 46 mm x 234 mm for the Kawasaki Ridge rear)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring length: 14 in; maximum preload 1.5 in (40 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear preload per SDI manual: 0.625 in (2-seat), 1 in (4-seat)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRide height per SDI manual: 11-13 in, measured on 27 in tires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompression adjuster: 1-5 clicks heavy load, 6-10 sportier, 11-15 comfort (counted out from fully clockwise)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBearings: PTFE-lined 28 mm spherical with sealed spacers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShock fluid: SDI Zero Fade Fluid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation manual: SDI Kawasaki Ridge Terrain Master 2.1 manual (front and rear), available with this listing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer Part Number: STMSS2541006-R\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKawasaki Ridge HVAC (2024-2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKawasaki Ridge Limited HVAC (2024-2025)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKawasaki Ridge Ranch Edition (2024-2025)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKawasaki Ridge XR HVAC (2024-2025)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSDI lists the Terrain Master 2.1 as fitting the 2024+ Kawasaki Ridge; the trims above are the confirmed applications for this rear part. The Ridge Crew is not on the confirmed list. Fitment is not guaranteed on models, trims or years not listed; confirm your exact model before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill these rear shocks stop my Kawasaki Ridge from sagging with a load?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe compression adjuster is built for it. SDI recommends 1-5 clicks for heavy loads, and preload can be raised up to 1.5 in to bring ride height back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to replace the front shocks too?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot to install them, but matching front and rear gives the most balanced ride. The SDI Ridge front shocks and the complete Terrain Master 2.1 set are listed separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich Kawasaki Ridge models do they fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSDI lists the 2024+ Kawasaki Ridge. Confirmed trims are the Ridge HVAC, Ridge Limited HVAC, Ridge Ranch Edition and Ridge XR HVAC. The Ridge Crew is not on the confirmed list.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I set rear preload on a Ridge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSDI's manual lists 0.625 in of rear preload for two-seat machines and 1 in for four-seat, on a 14 in spring. Loosen the 4 mm screw, turn the preload ring, then retighten.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs installation bolt-on?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Remove the lower then upper shock bolts, fit the Terrain Master shock with reservoirs up and adjusters out, and reinstall the factory hardware with blue Loctite at factory torque.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is this different from the complete Terrain Master 2.1 Ridge kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is the rear position only. The complete SDI Terrain Master 2.1 Ridge set covers front and rear in one order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy SDI\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSDI (Suspension Direct) designs and develops the Terrain Master 2.1 in the US as a passive, adjustable shock for standard-travel utility side-by-sides, replacing factory emulsion shocks that SDI describes as over-sprung. Every Terrain Master 2.1 is fully rebuildable, so it can be serviced instead of thrown away. Dunes 2 Dezert SXS ships SDI shocks nationwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFinish Your Kawasaki Ridge Rear Suspension Upgrade\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfirm your Ridge trim and year in the fitment list, then add the SDI Terrain Master 2.1 rear shocks. 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