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oem shocks remove swaybar? flip track??

..SNAKEBIT..

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is anyone running swaybar removed with oem shocks?
going out west for one trip this year and was wondering about doing this
I always unhooked the bar on my Viper to bad they didnt make it that easy.

what about turning the track backwards?
this thing just spins, there is no way I can afford to replace it this year
but I would certainly take the time to turn it around if it would help
even if it was just for the one trip
 

Tuesday

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I would not pull the sway bar with oems. Flipping the maverick will make an extremely small difference. Save your time/cash for a new track.

GL
 
I have now replaced my track. Before doing so I tried running the stock track backwards. The lugs straightened right up but then flopped back down the other direction.

Reversing the track improved the the stock track's performance for maybe a day. I have to ride 17 miles of trails to get to good snow. Perhaps you will have better luck if you can get right to the soft stuff before the lugs bend back over.

So, based on my experience you shouldn't set your expectations too high. However, if you have the time to reverse the track it might at least help for a while. It certainly won't be a long-term solution to the problem.

I am curious to see what other's think about this.

What about rubbing Viagra on the track before your ride?
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I removed the swaybar on my 09 apex,and it was easy and worth it. The sled side hills much better, and handles better in the powder. The front end is a little loose on trail cant nascar it into the corners,but for off trail it was a big help
 
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If you want to stick with the stock shocks, then look into some stiffer springs. I got a set from Pioneer Performance and it made a big difference to body roll in the corners. They were about $100. I removed my sway bar and the handling is acceptable; still not great but I can live with it for the 20 km trail ride up to the alpine.
 
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