Bills Center Spring, needed?

[x2thez]

So I have read on here that alot of folks have Bill Mohrs center spring. I have his clutch kit and that has been great. It seems the consensus is that it takes some weight off the front end of the sled. I currently have AC skis with snowtrackers and I have no issues with it being difficult to steer. I have a 2014 LTX so I am not sure which spring I have, but is there any other benefit to the spring other than lighten up the steering?

 

[cannondale27]

Lifting front end at speed over big holes or moguls is why I run it. Last longer than stocker with less preload so easier on shock and skid.

 

[MrSled]

Lifting front end at speed over big holes or moguls is why I run it. Last longer than stocker with less preload so easier on shock and skid.

You can sell this to him. right?

 

[cannondale27]

You can sell this to him. right?

Of course. Thanks! $70 and shipping. In stock.

 

[cannondale27]

Think of the spring as Viagra for your sled!

 

[blueironranger]

I like what it did for my XTX, but that's going from a 110# to a 160#. It only took 3 turns from loose to lighten the front end instead of 8+ turns with the 110#. Your LTX has a 135#. I have 600 miles on the 160# and I'm still adjusting the skid looking for the sweet spot but its a lot closer to what I want than I ever got with the stock 110# Right now at a 30-40mph roll I can stab the throttle and lift the skis up a few inches to prepare for big hits, couldn't do that stock. I'd say try it, if you don't like it there are many other that will buy it off you!

 

[srvfan]

Think of the spring as Viagra for your sled!

so if I get the spring my wife will be more satisfied...…..sold!

 

[lilrez]

What are the specs on this spring? ..........I am testing a two spring set up 110/300. . .. may try 140/300

 

[cannondale27]

What are the specs on this spring? ..........I am testing a two spring set up 110/300. . .. may try 140/300

Straight rate 160# spring.

 

[lilrez]

Really ... thats interesting. What about for the 260-290 lb lads? Still working good ?

 

[cannondale27]

Really ... thats interesting. What about for the 260-290 lb lads? Still working good ?

I would revalve shock and use a 180#.

 

[upei93]

Really ... thats interesting. What about for the 260-290 lb lads? Still working good ?

I’m in that weight range and have the 160 spring on my XTX...worked well for me, lightened up the steering think I’m running 3 turns from loose. Found an Exit X1 rear shock for sale for a steal and jumped on it to replace my fox float...the front spring/Exit combo is like a new sled!! Next step is to get all shocks rebuilt and revolved for my weight (Exit is valved for 240) and should be even better. Coming from a Nytro XTX that had just about everything (Mountaintech front end, Star Suspension, OFT relocate...) to make it handle, I thought the stock Viper handled great at first but I was wrong...like I said it’s way better even with the wrong valving on shocks that need a rebuild.

 

[rbell14]

I'm 260 and running the spring at 3 turns of preload. Working good so far. In fact, I'd like a touch more ski pressure so will probably back it off 1/2 turn or so.

 

[poor farmer/logger]

I’m right up there in weigh too. I had it cranked up to 6 turns to start with as I figured my heavy arse would need it. It rode terrible and trenched awful in the powder. I backed it off and reset to 4 turns and it was a lot better. Still hit pretty hard on the small mogul bumps so I have backed it off another half turn. I haven’t ridden it since then yet. My rear shock is set to 115 psi. 2015 viper xtx. Front shocks I have at 60 or 65 psi. I’m looking for a longer shock for the front of the skid yet though. Would like to lighten up my steering a bit more

 

[rbell14]

IMO, your weight will not compress it as much as you think. Most people are between 2-4 turns depending on how you like to ride