Front end

[j-mac]

I have an 07 attack GT. I was noticed my wife 06 rtx front end sets quite a bit lower than my GT. Is there a way to lower the front end?
Also how many clicks on the top and the botton of the shocks that is the best. I had an 07 apex gt and it handled really well and I am trying to get this one to handle as well.
Thanks, J-MAC

 

[Len Todd]

Generally speaking to lower the front end you loosen Ski shock's springs & Tighten straps, which could be a bit tougher on your sled. You may also have to adjust the control rod.

But to get the Attak to handle on a groomed trail like a shorty, you might never get there. These are two different sleds.

What specifically is it NOT doing well?

 

[j-mac]

Thanks for the reply.
I would like to see it hook up better out of the hole.
I have the transfer all the way out and a 162 studs down the middle.
Another guy said to take out one stud of every bar in the middle and put them on the out side. I am afraid that these holes will tear out if I do this.
J-MAC

 

[Len Todd]

With a long track studded to 162, the sled could be hard to get to turn on hardpack and icy trails. Taking out studs would help with the turning. But, with the HP you have I would be reluctant to go with fewer. And if you want better hole shots, then you want to keep all the studs.

Also, if you put them in the outer bands of the track, it will make the sled even harder to turn. But, you would have a wider grip. This may help your traction on hole shots in certain conditions. But if you get into solid ice, too many studs preclude the track from getting much rubber in contact with the ice. I over studded one once, and you could hardly move it on ice. Great in the hardpacked though.

I also know that studs are subject to more stress out on the outer band. I used to stud all the time. Every time I had them in the outer bands, these were the ones I ripped out. And, once I ripped one out of an outer band, the track never lasted very long after that. Once when that happened to me, the stud track ripped, the stud stayed on and slashed up the front exchanger.

Now days, I stick to the Ice Tech tracks. I have had a couple of them now. They are a good compromise for all around traction. But, it you are looking for holeshots, then you need to stay with real picks.

 

[billymx815]

With a long track studded to 162, the sled could be hard to get to turn on hardpack and icy trails. Taking out studs would help with the turning. But, with the HP you have I would be reluctant to go with fewer. And if you want better hole shots, then you want to keep all the studs.

Also, if you put them in the outer bands of the track, it will make the sled even harder to turn. But, you would have a wider grip. This may help your traction on hole shots in certain conditions. But if you get into solid ice, too many studs preclude the track from getting much rubber in contact with the ice. I over studded one once, and you could hardly move it on ice. Great in the hardpacked though.

I also know that studs are subject to more stress out on the outer band. I used to stud all the time. Every time I had them in the outer bands, these were the ones I ripped out. And, once I ripped one out of an outer band, the track never lasted very long after that. Once when that happened to me, the stud track ripped, the stud stayed on and slashed up the front exchanger.

Now days, I stick to the Ice Tech tracks. I have had a couple of them now. They are a good compromise for all around traction. But, it you are looking for holeshots, then you need to stay with real picks.

X2 - listen to his advice

 

[j-mac]

Thanks for the reply,
I think I will try to tighten my front prings a little more. Maybe this will help shift the weight to the rear a little more.

 

[Len Todd]

If you are talking about tightening your ski shocks' springs, that will increase the weight on the skis, which will take weight off the rear suspension. It will also somewhat change the contact your track has on the ground.

To get more weight on the rear, you lengthen the straps and if need be, tighten the spring on the rear suspension's front shock.

 

[j-mac]

Thanks for reminding. I did this befor on a srx and hated the way it handled on the trails.
I just tighten the rear shock and am going out to try it.
Thanks