HYGEAR TORSION SPRING SPACERS

[upei93]

Going to install my torsion spacers on my 09 XTX before the weekend (shoul be good for 1 more ride) and I'm wondering what way the cut out should point (North, South, East or West) when I install. I can't tell from the instruction pics and want to get it right the first time... Thanks!!

 

[SledFreak]

What will they do for you?

 

[upei93]

Torsion spring spacers add preload to the rear torsion spring system increasing its preload and effective rate during compression. This spacer will help to set your vehicle’s ride height properly and increase the efficiency of torsion spring systems. (From the website)

I'm hoping by increasing the efficiency of the springs I can run a softer setting to smooth things out in the stutter bumps...

 

[skidooboy]

in laymans terms it helps the torsion spring set on the cross shaft straighter, operating the way it was intended without an air gap or twisting in the spring to cross shaft contact areas. this makes the spring operate more efficiantly by holding its travel path around the cross shaft.

member on dootalk has had these for years, and i have used them on several sleds. they generally add about two clicks of adjustment to the standard torsion spring adjuster. if you are normally on say #3 you can realx it to #1 (softer) position and get the same or better ride. ski

 

[upei93]

in laymans terms it helps the torsion spring set on the cross shaft straighter, operating the way it was intended without an air gap or twisting in the spring to cross shaft contact areas. this makes the spring operate more efficiantly by holding its travel path around the cross shaft.

member on dootalk has had these for years, and i have used them on several sleds. they generally add about two clicks of adjustment to the standard torsion spring adjuster. if you are normally on say #3 you can realx it to #1 (softer) position and get the same or better ride. ski

Good to hear,thats what I hope to achieve...You haven't happened to install a set have you??

 

[skidooboy]

a few. why? very easy. raise back of sled off ground, flip spring retainers forward, release spring pressure (be careful) by removing spring from holder on rail.

un bolt the rear skid bolts, drop rear skid down, remove spacer (has set screw), remove upper outer idler, pull thin sleeve from upper cross shaft under spring, replace with torsion spacer, reinstall idler, and spacer, reassemble rear skid the same way you took it apart.

takes about 30 minutes for the while deal. ski

 

[upei93]

a few. why? very easy. raise back of sled off ground, flip spring retainers forward, release spring pressure (be careful) by removing spring from holder on rail.

un bolt the rear skid bolts, drop rear skid down, remove spacer (has set screw), remove upper outer idler, pull thin sleeve from upper cross shaft under spring, replace with torsion spacer, reinstall idler, and spacer, reassemble rear skid the same way you took it apart.

takes about 30 minutes for the while deal. ski

Did everything you said but I'm off about 1.5 mm when I put the spacer with the set screw back on...I have the cut out on the torson spacer pointing down, is this the correct way?Or should I use a big socket so I can tap them in to get them to seat? I think I may have the cut out in the wrong place.

 

[skidooboy]

the ones i installed didnt have any cut out on them. call ross ask him how to properly install the cut outs. might just have to tap them on alittle further. ski

 

[upei93]

the ones i installed didnt have any cut out on them. call ross ask him how to properly install the cut outs. might just have to tap them on alittle further. ski

All is good just had to tap them a little...Thanks!!

 

[**sj**]

Ski question....what happens to the disc shaped thing...?

#66 in the pic

 

[yox185]

They go on after the new spacers. Between the spacer and the wheel.

 

[**sj**]

They go on after the new spacers. Between the spacer and the wheel.

thanks

no wonder I have a little play side to side of the wheel after installing!

 

[nytro addict]

I just wanted to say thanks for all the directions and help on the spacers. It was an easy project and got mine put in this weekend. And noticed the difference right away. So again, THANKS to everyone. And this One more thing

 

[**sj**]

They go on after the new spacers. Between the spacer and the wheel.

so is the drawing wrong? seems like in the drawing it goes on the backside of the spring...(took this apart a while ago )

 

[upei93]

They go on after the new spacers. Between the spacer and the wheel.

so is the drawing wrong? seems like in the drawing it goes on the backside of the spring...(took this apart a while ago )

They can't go on the inside because of part 62, which is what the spacers replace.