Project 2015/16 Arctic Cat M 8000 SnoPro Build – Part 1: Front End Upgrade

[leadfoot33]

cool thanks, i think it will just sit higher if they aren't spaces however i don't think you can drop a 12 from 40 to36, i think new shocks will be needed.
we ran our 12 with no spacers in them and never had an issue so ill probably go that route again

 

[d1100t]

Black A Arms kits.

Thanks MBMS
It's good to hear cat listened and updated the kits

 

[luongo01]

what is length of new front shock evol whit this 36" front end

 

[0neoldfart]

Shock measurement...

I measured them during the demo ride in Valemount - they are 16.25" eye to eye.

 

[Cat man doo]

So Oneoldfart, how'd you find the 16 to handle compared to earlier years of Proclimbs ?


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[predator800]

Hi Logan, I would think you could leave it long...don't know how it would affect handling. We always did the spacer on the 2012 models when we did the kits. Another thing I was thinking about is if you have a 12 and already shortened it can you space it more or will you need new shocks. Also if you have non 2016 Evols they will not work in stock configuration as the cap does not have the right orientation for the new upper a-arms



Thanks,

Woody

Wouldn't the pre 2016 evols work if you turned them up side down and point the evol towards the sled? Much like how the evols work on the old Ms


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[Woody67]

Wouldn't the pre 2016 evols work if you turned them up side down and point the evol towards the sled? Much like how the evols work on the old Ms


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Maybe. I check that out.

 

[M8 Rider]

Proclimb Front Suspension Upgrade

I currently ride a 2014 M8000 153. After talking with Josh Skinner I think I will do this upgrade to my snowmobile. He said it improved the handling greatly. In his words it was a must do upgrade for sure. It is a great improvement for the dollar spent. :face-icon-small-hap

 

[drypowder]

for sure

everything powder coated

 

[blackjack85335]

this or barcode 36"

anyone know how the 16's front end compares to the barcode performance 36" kit which also moves the spindle forward 5"? going to upgrade the frontend of my 12 M1100 just not sure which kit yet. already got a X3 on it. just needs front end. what about front shocks? evols, raptors or someone else?

 

[tomhelzer]

This is going to be one sweet sled. :face-icon-small-ton

 

[triedit]

m8 giveaway

make it eiser to put in oil and check chaicase oil level

 

[bugglin_bull]

Wouldn't the pre 2016 evols work if you turned them up side down and point the evol towards the sled? Much like how the evols work on the old Ms


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That is exactly how I installed mine with the new front end and I don't have any fitment issues.

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[predator800]

This is how I installed my shocks for 2016.


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[High Country]

Sweet

 

[jjmyzrider]

This sled build is awesome, can't wait to see what it will do on the snow!

 

[mtnxr]

Nice build start to finish. That will look good in my trailer and even better if I put my wife on it! :face-icon-small-ton

 

[tynels24]

The new design looks much more practical.

 

[bobgrmkpro]

Do the Evol shocks have progressive springs like the Raptor Shocks do or no springs at all?

 

[mlh5752]

2016 Front End Kit

I put this kit on my 2013. Going to try it out this weekend.