74Nitro
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If you haven't changed the lower ball joints, I highly recommend doing that. It could be your entire problem. This happened to my own Nytro, and a couple others I repaired. The machines were very hard to steer. They feel fine if the weight is off the front, but as soon as the weight is on, they tighten up and bind.
Brotherdan
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- 2011 apex xtx blue, starr suspension,gytr front shocks,camso 1.5 track cut down, snowtrackers work in process,2003 rx1er originally 121 converted to 136"monoshock 2 ck136 rear suspension with clicker vector ltx shock,muffin works tunnel extension, seat concepts(wrp) seat,apex hooked handlebars converted to all underhood wiring,8"lake effect billet aluminum riser,gytr frontshocks,yamaheater hand warmer kit,rocks ridelite,rocks power supply, rocks heated bag,, tunnel braces,blue skid plate,garmin gps, aggressive snowtrackers on apex single keel skis,rollerski ski wheel kit,108 warthog studs&blue studboy backers,pioneer wheel lowering kit, dupont slides, 4th wheel kit,yamaha saddle, tank& windshield bags, powermadd led handguards, bar mount mirror kit, apex radiator& electric fan added, apex rear cooler,autometer temp guage, apex new style large diameter drive shaft with extroverts machined for chaincase,thunder products clutching,1987 enticer 340ltr 2100miles,1984 enticer 340,1996 wolverine 350,big wheel kit,winch,racks,k&n,full skidplates
If you lift the front of the sled off the ground it will be much easier to adjust the front shocks, if they havent been adjusted for along time you may need to use a brass punch& lubricant on the threads to get the nuts started& avoid galling the threads, if you are trying to adjust the rear shock with the factory wrenches good luck! In my opinion they are junk& just bust your knuckles, the best tool ive found is a williams brand hook spanner wrench #472
Hannibal802
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Oh there was no weight on the front when I tried turning the adjusters. I even took the tension off the spring and couldn't turn the collar. I'll have to use a brass punch.
I also stop by the dealer to get some lower ball joints.
Brotherdan
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- 2011 apex xtx blue, starr suspension,gytr front shocks,camso 1.5 track cut down, snowtrackers work in process,2003 rx1er originally 121 converted to 136"monoshock 2 ck136 rear suspension with clicker vector ltx shock,muffin works tunnel extension, seat concepts(wrp) seat,apex hooked handlebars converted to all underhood wiring,8"lake effect billet aluminum riser,gytr frontshocks,yamaheater hand warmer kit,rocks ridelite,rocks power supply, rocks heated bag,, tunnel braces,blue skid plate,garmin gps, aggressive snowtrackers on apex single keel skis,rollerski ski wheel kit,108 warthog studs&blue studboy backers,pioneer wheel lowering kit, dupont slides, 4th wheel kit,yamaha saddle, tank& windshield bags, powermadd led handguards, bar mount mirror kit, apex radiator& electric fan added, apex rear cooler,autometer temp guage, apex new style large diameter drive shaft with extroverts machined for chaincase,thunder products clutching,1987 enticer 340ltr 2100miles,1984 enticer 340,1996 wolverine 350,big wheel kit,winch,racks,k&n,full skidplates
You should only need to turn the
On the front shocks you should have an aluminum nut resting against the spring, there should be another at the very top, should only need to adjust the one against the spring
ChiefMn
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I may have steered you wrong on the shims. I was messing with shims to get rid of darting before I installed the snow trackers.
Gone Blue
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- 08' Nytro RTX 40th Anniversary - Stretched
Have you checked for play in the upper and lower ball joints, ski spindle bushings, and steering post pivot? I bought my 08' with 6,000 miles on it and all of those item were toast. I completely rebuilt my 08' from top to bottom with new parts and all stock 08' front end. I have the steering shaft relocate kit, my sled is stretched to 144" with tipped up rail extensions, my skis are shimmed and rubbers turned backwards, I set my suspension up front and rear per most of the recommendations in the Nytro FAQ section, I am not studded and I am running Pilot 6.9 skis with standard 6' round bar center carbides and standard 4" round bar out carbides. I get little to no darting and the thing rails the corners with a little push depending on snow conditions. My steering effort is light. I like the little push and have adjusted to it how I ride. IMO 08's get a bad wrap that is not all that deserved. G.B.
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Philip Morneault
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You mention the ski toe alignment is zero, so you really should have a slight toe out, try 1/8in and at most 1/4 in, this does help with darting as well.
kviper
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Snowtrackers instructions specifically say 0 toe. That's where I've always run them. And had no tracking.
Hannibal802
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Good call https://streamable.com/1s52jp
I've got replacements and if that improves it I'll go through the whole front end this summer. Its a second sled, so it can sit out the rest of the year if needed.
Edit: I'm just going to go the Mountaintech A Arm route. The lower ball joints were $180, the Mountaintech trail A Arms are $649 which I wanted to do eventually, no better time for next year.
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