RX1BANDIT
Extreme
I have installed a 03 Prox skid into my 03 RX1. I love theskid but I am not convinced it is perfect yet. When I performed the install I added 136" tracks usa extensions and when I initially installed the suspension I noticed it would tighten up wehn it compresses. So yes I agree that LB is correct in his Parrallelogram theory. How ever I was able to loosen the track enough and not experienced any ratcheting at this point. I am just concerned about the sag that so many before me have delt with on the Edge and Pro X suspensions and this are so tight up near the drive axles that I have decided to extend the track and relocate the suspension to accomodat a 144 inch track that I recently purchassed from Gibby (Thanks Man looks great).
My question is that with the extension and then doing the relocation will this offset each other or willI have to relocate some of the arms? I will not be replacing the existing extensions and the difference between the relocation and the extension is about 3 inches.
After I get this done new running board coolers are going on, radiator is being installed, relocating the battery and fabbing up some new exhaust and seat. I love modding this sled...
Rob
My question is that with the extension and then doing the relocation will this offset each other or willI have to relocate some of the arms? I will not be replacing the existing extensions and the difference between the relocation and the extension is about 3 inches.
After I get this done new running board coolers are going on, radiator is being installed, relocating the battery and fabbing up some new exhaust and seat. I love modding this sled...
Rob
ahicks
TY 4 Stroke Master
If the suspension is doing the big "sag" thing, you probably have one of two problems. On the skid mounting points, either the back is too low, or the front is too high.
I've worked with a lot of guys on these and the most common mistake is mounting the rear too low. If it's mounted below the running boards, that's my bet. It's too low. The rear springs are doing all the work, and are just not designed to do that. You're also throwing a lot of extra weight on the skis doing that. The center is carrying very little or nothing - or certainly not it's share.
This is where mine is set. The front and rear ride height of the sled are exactly the same as prior to the conversion, and this sled flat works with this suspension. Keep in mind this is a Proactive sled, so it's not identical, but you should be able to get an idea of where it's at.
I've worked with a lot of guys on these and the most common mistake is mounting the rear too low. If it's mounted below the running boards, that's my bet. It's too low. The rear springs are doing all the work, and are just not designed to do that. You're also throwing a lot of extra weight on the skis doing that. The center is carrying very little or nothing - or certainly not it's share.
This is where mine is set. The front and rear ride height of the sled are exactly the same as prior to the conversion, and this sled flat works with this suspension. Keep in mind this is a Proactive sled, so it's not identical, but you should be able to get an idea of where it's at.
