Apex xtx star suspension install

[grizzly101]

so i got my skid out and installed star suspension kit. All went well until now. I have my skid back in sled with the 2 front bolts installed but cannot get the 2 rear bolts to line up it seems like the skid has to go ahead 2 inches but cant as front bolts are in. Any help appreciated

 

[Carla 123]

What I did on my viper was put a floor jack under the back of the track and worked it that way

 

[grizzly101]

got it had rear shock bracket on bottom flipped down so couldnt pivot

 

[Viper_Dave]

YUP! Just read this and had the EXACT same experience when I put mine in. I actually walked away and went back out the next morning and as soon as I looked at the skid.... DOH!

 

[coolio]

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so i got my skid out and installed star suspension kit. All went well until now. I have my skid back in sled with the 2 front bolts installed but cannot get the 2 rear bolts to line up it seems like the skid has to go ahead 2 inches but cant as front bolts are in. Any help appreciated

I just put the star kit in my 14xtx as well,however I've not had a chance to ride it yet. How much preload did you put on your center shock? Mine is set at 30mm of threads left below the lock nut.

 

[coolio]

Now that I've ridden it some all I can say is dammit, why didn't I put this in 2 or 3 years ago??? The sled rides way better in all aspects and is the best money I have spent on my xtx. I have not found a downside yet. Star was great to work with as well!

 

[1FastStang]

I bought my sled used with the star suspension already installed. I’ve not driven any other Apex, but I can tell you mine rides pretty dang sweet. I still own a 2003 Viper which tears my back up compared to the 2011 Apex XTX with STAR KIT Mod.