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Was wondering if shocks off regular AXYS would fit on a new react ft end
Difference between regular and react
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The 16-18 shocks are longer. They would probably "work" but you would have increased ski pressure and front ride height. Would not recommend. If you go react, get the correct shocks.
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If you do that you would want to install shorter Pro-Ride spindles. I ran the shorter spindles on the 2016 AXYS with stock suspension so I know it works and lightens the steering.. I liked it as I was coming off a ProRide. Later I put the longer spindles back on and just got used to them.
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Most economical route is to have a good shock shop shorten the travel of the factory shocks by installing a spacer inside that reduces the full extension, to the appropriate REACT length. I think it was 1/2", but don't remember for sure. Then buy REACT length shocks when you find the right ones for the right money.
I can tell you from experience that the regular Axys clicker shocks will bolt up on the react and give the front a little lift.
The real surprise comes when you get the skis off the snow in a climb and the steering locks in place until a ski touches again.
I talked to carl's about cutting down my clickers for me but they discourage it. They said I would lose travel and they recommended having them re-valve the stock mono's.
The real surprise comes when you get the skis off the snow in a climb and the steering locks in place until a ski touches again.
I talked to carl's about cutting down my clickers for me but they discourage it. They said I would lose travel and they recommended having them re-valve the stock mono's.
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What is the cause of the steering locking up when the skis are off the ground? This happened to me with react front raptor shocks
Spindle bind against A arms at full droop.
That sounds real fun
Take 'em to a shock guy and have them put in a 1/2 spacer that reduces full extension length by 1/2". Easy, economical, works great or ate least as good as the WE's can work - I later upgraded to Fox Floats - but no issue with shock length when shortened to React length)
BTW - I did this with the SC WE Clickers.
BTW - I did this with the SC WE Clickers.
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Not sure about the fitment of shocks. But I can tell you I put the react front end on my 2016 Axys last year. The difference is night and day better and you won't be disappointed. When I switched back to a sled comparable to mine in stock form, I fully realized how much less effort the new set up takes to carve and play. Its a huge improvement.
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