Rear shock removal on 17 LTX can i get it out w/skid still in?

[snowbeast]

Trying to access weather I really need to remove the skid completely,or not. I feel it can be done with it still installed,maybe compress skid to unbolt shock,and remove any wheels that may be in the way.

 

[hellflyer]

It's easy to remove in the sled, did my viper qs3 several time to revalve it.

 

[Byam]

Ti-down is the secret to pull it out... and to put it back

 

[Turtle]

Here's a trick I posted in the Viper section. It was directed towards the 129 models, but I think it may also work on the 137. Trick doesn't require ratchet strap.

https://ty4stroke.com/threads/rear-shock.148635/#post-1369196

 

[twyztid]

I had to pull my skid when I installed the Elka Stage 5 shocks last season. I could see no way... without a lot of trouble, that I was going to get the rear shock out without removing the skid. It goes in & out pretty easy compared to the mono in my 06 Apex.