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need some advice for shock set up

C
May 17, 2009
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i'm sorry about beating a dead horse but i bought a 15 m8000 ltd. I weigh #260 and like to ride trails and am a novice in the back country. just wanting to know what some of you are running for shock pressures . if you need more info just ask. i will check back often to answer. any help or a link to other threads is greatly appreciated.
 

Frostbite

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My guess is your front shocks should be about 60-65 PSI and your rear around 140 PSI. The front track shock should have about 10 threads showing below the lock ring. These should get you close.
 
I
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I got about 75 in my front shocks...same sled, and about 85-90 in my float. Front skid shock is at factory setting. I weigh about 185 geared up
 

boondocker97

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I'm 260lb without gear. On my 2014 162 with the same shocks you have I got a good ride at 70psi in the front, but had a little too much body roll. 75psi fixed that but got a little rougher so somewhere between there is the happy medium. Best deep snow performance leave the front track shock set about stock or so it has 1 turn of preload on the spring. Crank the front track shock up so there's 1" to 1-1/4" of threads under the preload ring to get a lighter front end feel and take hits from holes on the trail better. Best ride on the rear is 140-145psi depending on how aggressive you are. I end up running mine at 150psi though with my big bore to try and keep the ski lift in check.
 
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