Edge Shocks

if you plan on adding longer shocks, you are going to have to get longer radius rods...

we swapped the 93 XLT front out and replaced the shocks with some from an 98 XC 600, i think they are around 15.5 inches center to center, we had to get different radius rods and steering rods. trailing arms will still work, and the sway bar is too short so we got rid of it anyways...

hope this helps ya out a bit. good luck

CK

Another option either by itself or in addition to longer shocks are the spindles. The earlier sleds had the ski mount directly under the spindle where it came out of the down tube. The '99 models (maybe some earlier as well, but pre-Edge style) had the CRC front end which had a "lift" built into the spindles which mounted the skis lower (maybe 1.25-1.5") than the earlier style like what you have. This would raise the front end with no other side effects. You can find them on ebay from time to time.

I've got a pair of spindles out of a '99 that are bent. I keep looking at them for a replacement in my '93 Wedge. I don't like the idea of the bent spindles in there in such an important part of the machine. The diameter, length, and spline count look just like the earlier style, just that the bottoms have the "lift" on them. It also sets the ski bolt back maybe 3/4" behind the spindle which I think was to help it track better, but I could be wrong. I have seen them on ebay before, but haven't actually bolted them in to try them.

Taller shocks

I have a 94 Storm chassis that I did the same thing to. Only I put on shocks off a 98 chassis. I made some radius rod extenters out of 1" X 1/8" strap. Measure your radius rod mounting holes and drill the holes in the strap to match. I think my strap was 7" long. Bolt the strap to the spindle in the old holes. Put the lower rod in the upper hole and the upper rod in the new hole you drilled. I would send you some pics but I haven't got the sled out yet. The suspension really works good in the front. You might have to lower the front mounting hole on your rear skid to take up change to your front susp. Give me a call for a better explaination at 307-877-3451. or PM me. Wayne By the way I put a 670 rotax in the chassis with a 153 07 Cat skid and a 156 ported Camo track. This sled is one of the funnest sleds I have owned.