Ideas for Shocks and Springs

[Uniqueacid]

Hey TY,

I'm an exceptionally large rider. I'm 6'8" and 370lbs. I need some ideas on suspension to beef up my recently aquired 06 Apex Mountain 162". Machine is stock except for a Fuel Accelerator / Exhaust combo.

Not looking to lighten up the sled, just beef up the suspension. I do alot of trail riding to get to the areas I play in (around 80 - 120 miles) up river (usually 2 - 3" of groomed snow on the river).

So far I have a set of hyperfax on order, and just added scratchers (blew through a new set of yamaha wide performance hyfax in just over 200 miles)

It looks like one of the inside front suspension guide wheels is blow (chunk missing), should I get OEM replacement or just get 2 new after markets where and why?

Also was told there is a harder / stronger rear spring / shock for "big boys" any idea?

Thanks in advance for any tips!

 

[yamiboost]

Your better off buying aftermarket wheels the stock wheels are too small and thats why the hyfax wear out so quick. I know some guys used polaris wheels im pretty sure they bolt right up. Not sure about shocks/springs maybe someone else will chime in.

 

[jaegerc]

I would suggest air shocks, Floats of some sort with a possible whole timbersled setup. You're so big that most people won't have an off the shelf setup so it'll be good to play with air pressure a few times so you don't bottom it out. I think the stock suspension is way to soft and I'm 6'2" and 165lb.
The timbersled gen 2 should handle whatever and be adjustable I would think it's your best bet. In the mean time check your front swing arm bushings I bet they're toast, I roast mine every season even with regular greasing.

 

[mtnxr]

I weigh about 295lbs geared up and had the big boy yamaha springs on my sled for a while. They helped but you really need a properly valved shock as well. Buy the springs and contact someone to custom valve a shock for you. Good luck!

 

[Sled Dog]

PM the user Sasquatch and ask him! He is a big man as well and he can give you the low down on your ride as he would of seen what works and whats a waste of time and money.

 

[philsummers21]

Im about 280 geared and have custom valved gytr shocks on the front that hold up well. As far as the rear i have a a Fastrax m10 that holds up well as well. They use Fox shocks in the rear with titanium springs

 

[krentz]

yep. Get a custom rear rear shock valved for your weight. I know an excellent set up guy here in alaska. Zugger shocks. He does real good work. I got all new shock setup, and am very happy with my suspension now.

 

[APEX 06]

I would suggest air shocks, Floats of some sort with a possible whole timbersled setup. You're so big that most people won't have an off the shelf setup so it'll be good to play with air pressure a few times so you don't bottom it out. I think the stock suspension is way to soft and I'm 6'2" and 165lb.
The timbersled gen 2 should handle whatever and be adjustable I would think it's your best bet. In the mean time check your front swing arm bushings I bet they're toast, I roast mine every season even with regular greasing.

X2 the FOX's I think would be your best bet. And for you hifax do you have something to kick up snow.