Is this worth the $400+ price tag? They say it has adjustability on it but sure doesnt look like it from the pic. Anybody seen or order it on their snowcheck?
Upgraded front track shock
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I have a 2015 Switchback Pro-S 800 H.O and I had to change the springs on all 4 shocks because it was too soft. In order to get a good ride and stop the bottoming out it had to be done. I'm 280 dressed by the way. I live in Maine and we have great groomed trail systems. The "S" rocks and will be my go to sled for the better part of my riding. I'm however seriously thinking about getting the SKS for a second sled. We had a lot of snow this year and the "S" was capable to get out and have some fun BUT on the heavy snow events the "S" had to work for it and the "FUN FACTOR" was down a few notches. I feel that if I had a second sled more capable of attacking the deep snow I could possibly be opening my eyes to a whole new riding experience. My buddies and I are flat land trail riders for sure and we don't have the open expanses of mountains like out west BUT we do get heavy snowfall and there are lots of Ungroomed tote roads and logging trails that I have always ridden right by with my "S" but can't help but think about ripping right up those un touched trails. It has been a toss up between getting the "X" with the 1 3/4" track or jump right into an SKS and see what it is all about. I'm leaning towards the SKS because I'm afraid the "X" would only be slightly different than my "S" which I plan to keep. Given the suspension issues I had to contend with on my "S" I'm wondering if a guy my size "280lbs" should get the expensive Front Track Shock upgrade on the SKS. Is this shock a definate need in my case or is it only for the guy that is cliff jumping?
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I think the front track shock for ~$429 (whatever it is) is a rip off. Upgrading to this shock replaces the standard one, however the upgrade cost of $429 is the EXACT same price as if you bought it seperate. If you want it that bad save a $100 or $200 and buy it seperate from the sled then sell the original shock to get some money back. Common sense.
That's how I feel about it. For that cost, I'd rather put a fox or raptor shock there.
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It also looks like there is an Exit front track shock for as low as $410. I don't have any experience with Exit's but I see everyone raving about them.
I am under the impression that any accessory bought is delivered in addition to what the Snowcheck snowmobile comes with, not in lieu of an already installed part.
So it would come with the stock shock installed and have the premium shock in a box at delivery.
So it would come with the stock shock installed and have the premium shock in a box at delivery.
I would be shocked if poo did that! Pun intended.
I configured an SKS which already come with resevior needle clicker shocks. I wonder how this is any better or different.
On the pro rmk, assault and sks with clickers the front track shock is still a non resivior shock.
If you add it for $429 you get both shocks.
Dealer installed.
Take a look at Raptors- hands down MUCHO better than spending your $$ on the clickers by fox- my sno check is standard WE and will pulled before first ride
My first ride on Raptors in 2013 and now nothing even catches my eye- sold smoooth performance.
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My first ride on Raptors in 2013 and now nothing even catches my eye- sold smoooth performance.
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