Next in line was one of the components that I was most anticipating coming into the season...... ALL NEW TIMBERSLED MTN. TAMER rear suspension!
I chose a custom set of ICEAGE 'bomber' rails to mount the suspension to. I have full confidence in their product and know they will hold up to the beating I will put them through. Allen from Timbersled got the rails and suspension arms custom powdercoated for me to stand out and match the sled. For shocks, like the front, I wanted the toughest on the market. The EXIT x0 center and x1 rear from ZBORZ Racing are the top of the line shocks built for the Timbersled setup.
Here is a side by side comparison showing the differences from a 2011 version of the Mtn. Tamer, and the all new 2012 offering. The skid on the left is a 153 cat setup and the one on the right is for my 155 polaris. You can see the structural differences in the front and rear arm along with the highly anticipated coupling adjustment knob. Other visual differences include a wider single limiter strap and hard anodized cross shafts that match the bottom of the shocks to the rails.
Timbersled also offers tunnel reinforcement plates. With plans of jumping this sled a lot and riding very aggressive, I figured they would be a good idea. The plates replace the much smaller ones that come on the sled and greatly increase the strength of the tunnel at the rear mounting points for the suspension.
After installing the tunnel reinforcement plates, I was ready to add the last pieces of my SLEDSKIN wrap. I really like wrapping the sides of the tunnel to help prevent snow buildup and icing on the inside edge of the running boards. Also, it's a great place to advertise!