Has anyone tried the rear suspension torsion springs from Nytro XTX on an Apex XTX ?

[sgauthier]

not sure if anyone has tried installing the torsion springs from a Nytro on an Apex xtx. I see the nytro's are a lighter spring so wondering if they would fit. I would think it would soften it up. just wondering if anyone has had an experience doing this.

much appreciated

 

[Viper_Dave]

I'm dead certain Maim did just that. Hopefully he'll chime in.

 

[maim]

yes i have done it. replied in your pm sgauthier. i can post it out here if others want to know too.

 

[trailhed1]

yes i have done it. replied in your pm sgauthier. i can post it out here if others want to know too.

Do tell please.

 

[maim]

i used the 2009 nitro xtx springs in my apex xtx. the part #'s i used are for the 1200nm springs (8hl-47473-00-00, 8hl-47474-00-00) as my sled came with the 1500nm springs. i used sr viper 4 position billit spring adjusters on setting 4 and it rode way better than with the heavy stock springs. i still had a bit of sticking in the travel so i have modded it a bit since with the 5 position muffin works adjuster and a set of hygear torsion spring spacers with a shock refresh. the shock was out of gas so i had no choice. the hygear spacers fixed the sticking i had and it now rides very well with the clicker set to middle and springs on #4. i wanted the 5 position so that it i loaded the rack or pull a seligh i could turn it up that extra bit. the spring part # are the same for both sleds.

never tried the star kit but i like how this works.

 

[sgauthier]

Thanks maim.

 

[hibshman25]

I have some 1200 springs here if anyone needs a set.

 

[blade072]

i used the 2009 nitro xtx springs in my apex xtx. the part #'s i used are for the 1200nm springs (8hl-47473-00-00, 8hl-47474-00-00) as my sled came with the 1500nm springs. i used sr viper 4 position billit spring adjusters on setting 4 and it rode way better than with the heavy stock springs. i still had a bit of sticking in the travel so i have modded it a bit since with the 5 position muffin works adjuster and a set of hygear torsion spring spacers with a shock refresh. the shock was out of gas so i had no choice. the hygear spacers fixed the sticking i had and it now rides very well with the clicker set to middle and springs on #4. i wanted the 5 position so that it i loaded the rack or pull a seligh i could turn it up that extra bit. the spring part # are the same for both sleds.

never tried the star kit but i like how this works.

I have the Star Kit and it made a great improvement in the rear suspension. I think that uncoupling helps that. I still would like to go softer in the rear so that I have some adjustability. I am not a ditch banger.
What are the rear spring part numbers for the stock Apex XTX?
I am thinking of changing to a softer spring, but I don't want to purchase the wrong spring.

 

[Mileage Quest]

i used the 2009 nitro xtx springs in my apex xtx. the part #'s i used are for the 1200nm springs 8hl-47473-00-00, 8hl-47474-00-00

These are the lighter springs... I've done the star kit and still want more adjustability... Going to order the 1200 springs, hygear spacers, stars 5 space adjuster & shock revalve

 

[sgauthier]

That's part # is the optional spring listed on the microfiche for the 2011 apex but there is no spring rate listed. the 1200 spring part # listed for the Nytro is different, not sure what the difference would be.

Barn of parts mentioned above he has some

 

[Riceburner]

not sure if anyone has tried installing the torsion springs from a Nytro on an Apex xtx. I see the nytro's are a lighter spring so wondering if they would fit. I would think it would soften it up. just wondering if anyone has had an experience doing this.

much appreciated

I've done it. Stock springs from a 2009 Nytro XTX skid are now in my 2011 APEX XTX.
They are much better and my XTX even has a Turbo under the seat for extra weight on top of my 200 lbs.

 

[blade072]

I've done it. Stock springs from a 2009 Nytro XTX skid are now in my 2011 APEX XTX.
They are much better and my XTX even has a Turbo under the seat for extra weight on top of my 200 lbs.

Thanks everyone for your reply.
I will try that set up. I think it will work great with the Star suspension set up.
Jim

 

[sgauthier]

good to hear. i will be trying this as well. i knew that some folks here must have tried it.

thanks every one for your responses

 

[coolio]

I have some 1200 springs here if anyone needs a set.

Do you still have these springs available?