Interesting Skid Shock Spring info

[FAMILYMAN]

I google the easiest steering ski (mods). They steer easy, but have had them catch hard pack and toss me side to side on my seat. I really miss my powder hounds I might just try the spring and change skis?


2014 viper, mpi
2009 Phazer 144"

 

[stingray719]

I google the easiest steering ski (mods). They steer easy, but have had them catch hard pack and toss me side to side on my seat. I really miss my powder hounds I might just try the spring and change skis?


2014 viper, mpi
2009 Phazer 144"

Front skid shock spring and non aggressive skis really helped ours, no more darting. Bear in mind we ride trails with lots of turns and not a lot of straights

 

[Alsim]

I just got the cat 160lb spring. It is dual rate. May be best of both worlds or may not give me a even lighter front feel due to the dual rate. Will try and see.
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Is the tighter wound goes up or down when you install this spring?

 

[cannondale27]

Is the tighter wound goes up or down when you install this spring?

I will put it up since it would hold ice etc. if down.

 

[Robinmaine]

Got my new add on's. Time to drop the skid. Mostly for the duponts

 

[cannondale27]

I saw that coupler at Haydays. Let us know how you like it.

 

[Robinmaine]

I will do that without a doubt. Ty has guided me now I want to help others.

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[Vilas]

Got my new add on's. Time to drop the skid. Mostly for the dupontsView attachment 111594

I'm not familiar with this device. What does it do and how does it work?

 

[cannondale27]

Xtx and Mtx are uncoupled so throughout the travel of front and rear of skid they don't affect each other as dramatically as the coupled 129 and 137 skids which are coupled so that at a certain point when rear is compressed the front skid shock is also compressed. This helps keep front end down for cornering and also increases the effective rate of rear shock since front skid shock is helping it. Think of it like a swaybar for the rear of skid. That is what this mechanism in pic does. I would be a little concerned whether the uncoupled skid rails will be able to handle the extra load.

 

[Vilas]

I assume that this would be better for trail riding but might make deep powder riding more difficult? Please correct me if I'm wrong on this. I'm still trying to understand how the rear suspension really works in a sled.

 

[stingray719]

I will do that without a doubt. Ty has guided me now I want to help others.

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Might even be worthy of its own thread!

 

[Robinmaine]

Xtx and Mtx are uncoupled so throughout the travel of front and rear of skid they don't affect each other as dramatically as the coupled 129 and 137 skids which are coupled so that at a certain point when rear is compressed the front skid shock is also compressed. This helps keep front end down for cornering and also increases the effective rate of rear shock since front skid shock is helping it. Think of it like a swaybar for the rear of skid. That is what this mechanism in pic does. I would be a little concerned whether the uncoupled skid rails will be able to handle the extra load.

I am also concerned with the coupler being over torqued. I was leaning towards the hygear set up at one point but wasn't really sold on it using the stock shock,which you can use. But you have to increase shock pressure and with just a air shock with hygear setup if you loose a seal the suspension will calapse. Either set up you need to drill holes in the rails. For me this is HOPEFULLY the cheapest way to keep the skis down on the trail.

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[Robinmaine]

I assume that this would be better for trail riding but might make deep powder riding more difficult? Please correct me if I'm wrong on this. I'm still trying to understand how the rear suspension really works in a sled.

With zbroz set up you can turn the blocks so it will ride like it's uncoupled

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[stingray719]

With zbroz set up you can turn the blocks so it will ride like it's uncoupled

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May we please go back on topic? I am interested in what you are doing, would just like to see its own thread to minimize confusion

 

[Robinmaine]

You got it. Sorry

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