So, what you found was that just the T3 spindle alone doesn't work because of reduced turning radius? Need the A-arms also??
I've been shopping for XM spindles, waiting to find out before committing to spending the $$.
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T3 spindles vs. SLP spindles
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So, what you found was that just the T3 spindle alone doesn't work because of reduced turning radius? Need the A-arms also??
I've been shopping for XM spindles, waiting to find out before committing to spending the $$.
I would go with SLP spindles, just be aware that you will have a little less clearance at the lower a-arms so watch for stumps and rocks.
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The XM spindle works with the S-36 kit no problem. I was using the new spindle for the new T3 suspension Ski-Doo has come out with. If I could do it over I would just buy the XM spindle for my sled but have heard that the SLP spindles are nice.
I gotcha, wasn't paying attention to what I was typing, for using the T3 spindles you need the a-arms for the RAS2 front end, I have a pair of XM spindles coming for my spare DS2 skis.
Gonna go that route on the front end, maybe pick up a T-Motion upgrade if the price is right. Put the S36 front end on my 09 XP last spring and it just didn't do much, getting rid of the 7" PowderHound skis in favor of the DS2's.
I pretty much just bring this sled along for a backup,I don't want to get rid of it because i've got alot of parts invested in it, has 1666 miles on it and still runs good, my son rode it a couple weeks ago, was way harder to ride than his 06 Rev with 37" A.I. front end.
Of course! :face-icon-small-win
Gonna go that route on the front end, maybe pick up a T-Motion upgrade if the price is right. Put the S36 front end on my 09 XP last spring and it just didn't do much, getting rid of the 7" PowderHound skis in favor of the DS2's.
I pretty much just bring this sled along for a backup,I don't want to get rid of it because i've got alot of parts invested in it, has 1666 miles on it and still runs good, my son rode it a couple weeks ago, was way harder to ride than his 06 Rev with 37" A.I. front end.
Of course! :face-icon-small-win
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Huh?! When I put the s-36 on thought it made a big difference, mind you I had put on the ds1 skis in place of the 6.9 skis. Have you done 2wheel on the 09? Made a noticeable difference for me when I did that. Just put on tmotion and waiting to ride.
Want to do post forward but will go the cheaper doo route using stock parts, then XM spindles and open up the running boards, other than that I love the sled just need some snow to start flying!!!!
Want to do post forward but will go the cheaper doo route using stock parts, then XM spindles and open up the running boards, other than that I love the sled just need some snow to start flying!!!!
I need to ride the XP more, only rode it a couple days with the S36 front last season, then bought a 14 163X. haven't wanted to get back on the XP much since, my son rode it for a day a few weeks ago and he commented it was more work than his 06 Rev too. And he rides it!!:face-icon-small-win
I don't know if the extra 1" of the PowderHound skis are a factor or not, got the DS2 skis ready for install, am waiting for the XM spindles to show, prolly today.
I'm sure I was expecting more of just the S36 front end, and then after riding an XM I was blown away by the difference of ease of riding the XM and how much better the 163 gets up on the snow.
I don't know if the extra 1" of the PowderHound skis are a factor or not, got the DS2 skis ready for install, am waiting for the XM spindles to show, prolly today.
I'm sure I was expecting more of just the S36 front end, and then after riding an XM I was blown away by the difference of ease of riding the XM and how much better the 163 gets up on the snow.
Got my XM spindles, DS2 skis, S36 front end setup installed, made a noticable differance in handling, much better.
Snow conditions were setup in Cooke with 3-4" fresh on top, so not best to try it out but it lays over now.
Have 2 wheel axle and flex-edge track on back, IceAge Rails with revised geometry and longer front shock on skid.
Snow conditions were setup in Cooke with 3-4" fresh on top, so not best to try it out but it lays over now.
Have 2 wheel axle and flex-edge track on back, IceAge Rails with revised geometry and longer front shock on skid.
So it looks like the xm spindles are the way to go? Do you lose the ground clearance like you do with the SLP? If you look at my sig the spindles are the only mod left to do...want to get the right ones.
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