Rear suspension suggestions?

snowracer21 · Dec 13, 2017

Sled: 2017 AXYS RMK Pro 800, 155"
Fox Float 3 Evol RC2 upfront
OEM WE non adjustables in the rear

Running a Silber turbo @5psi.

This sled will not stay off the rear bumper...which is fun..but when navigating a steep, technical sidehill, I'm having to put nearly all my weight over the bars just to keep the front end down.

Should I ditch the OEM Walkers? I could soften up the front track shock all the way..the only problem is, I like to jump, quite a bit...and it's a pain in the *** digging out the crescent wrench every time.

Suggestions?

Indy_500 · Dec 13, 2017

Part of the nature of a turbo! I would ditch the walkers, by the time you crank the preload up enough to keep the front end down, itll ride like a hay wagon. Been there done that.

LongHorn XC · Dec 13, 2017

snowracer21 said:
Sled: 2017 AXYS RMK Pro 800, 155"
Fox Float 3 Evol RC2 upfront
OEM WE non adjustables in the rear

Running a Silber turbo @5psi.

This sled will not stay off the rear bumper...which is fun..but when navigating a steep, technical sidehill, I'm having to put nearly all my weight over the bars just to keep the front end down.

Should I ditch the OEM Walkers? I could soften up the front track shock all the way..the only problem is, I like to jump, quite a bit...and it's a pain in the *** digging out the crescent wrench every time.

Suggestions?

The route I went after buying a Turbo, bought a Kmod rear suspension. Knowing how a stock Axys reacts during steep climbs, I didn't want it worse with a Turbo. By the time you spend top dollar for good shocks, why not go a bit further and have the best options. You will not be disappointed with a Kmod rear suspension!

goridedoo · Dec 13, 2017

I would think some Boorant QS3s would be a good, quick adjustable upgrade, not cheap however.

Anyone know if there is a QSL available for the Poo yet? Sounds like they are working well on the cat and would be a good alternative to coupling.

BILTIT · Dec 13, 2017

KMOD with raptors....... period.

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Sage Crusher · Dec 13, 2017

You can do an K-Mod as suggested- and having one on my turboed Axys, with 7# boost - it takes care of the RODEO!!

Lots off peeps think it's cool to steer with their feet- but cannot understand when I get faster and higher on the hill-( more track contact with the snow)
You will also gain a lot more than just keeping the front end down -with a BMW style of smoothness!!

I am a dealer for K-Mod - P/M me if your leaning that way- we will see what we can do for you.

richracer1 · Dec 13, 2017

The current K Mod skid is the Gen III. If you call Kevin, he MIGHT have some Polaris Gen II turn key skids left which are currently $400 off. All turn key skids come with Raptor shocks.

Yes, it's spendy but well worth the money.

FWIW, Keep your stock skid and if you trade/sell your current sled for another, you can buy a few parts and it'll fit any other sled. Parts required will depend on which brand of sled you go with. For example, going Axys to Axys will require a new set of his drop brackets. Some other sled brands require different cross-shafts and/or new rails, it depends on which brand of sled you go to.

JJ_0909 · Dec 13, 2017

Another thought for you that is far more reasonable $ for $.

1) Get your rear track shock revalved more aggressively (more LSC damping)

2) Get a heavier spring on that RTS

3) Increase preload of your RTS

4) Decrease preload of your FTS

Considering you jump, I'd say just go to a heavier RTS spring and get your shiz revalved with 20% more LSC. That'll fix your problem and be a WHOLE lot less expensive than the other options thrown around here.

Sage Crusher · Dec 13, 2017

Or as I give my clients other options and go with Raptor TRS Springs

Sheetmetalfab · Dec 14, 2017

Progressive stainless rear spring from rcs.

CUSH in the chatter.
Anti flip over backwards and anti bottoming for the big hits.

icr · Dec 14, 2017

Sheetmetalfab said:
Progressive stainless rear spring from rcs.

CUSH in the chatter.
Anti flip over backwards and anti bottoming for the big hits.

Did you buy that direct from Renton? What’s it cost?

Sheetmetalfab · Dec 17, 2017

Bought through ron zugg.
$350 if I remember right.

Another hundred gets you the Ti version.

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