Rear skid setup help nytro mtx turbo 162" mtn air

[MNnytroturbo]

Hello, need some advice on setup of the rear skid on- 2011 nytro 162" 2.5" pc extreme with mountain air rear skid, with push turbo.
Haven't had any snow to try this new combo out in and I'm leaving for CO xmas day. Any advice would be great. This sled I converted from an xtx, so I still have the gytr shocks and wide front end(only so much $). I have searched and searched this and other forum boards and have seen such wide variations of shock air psi settings, if no suggestions given I'm going to start at 60psi front skid shock and 140 rear skid shock. Limiter strap is all the way extended - do I leave or pull down so as to reduce trenching?
Me- 220lbs, 6'2" maybe 240 dressed.
Would like a off trail, meadows, side hilling and some climbing setups that people have tried. I have the front end set stiff for now- sway bar removed. Oh and sled weighs around 560lbs. Thanks in advance for any info.

 

[bholmlate]

That is because skid setup is a personal preference thing which goes along with riding style. one set up doesn't work for everyone. With your weight you may be a little soft on both center and rear shocks with a turbo. you may get a little too much weight transfer with 140 PSI in the rear and I have seen 60-65 PSI for the center shock for rider weight around 200. You are in the ball park though. I would carry the pump with you and if you feel like you are getting a little too much weight transfer (rear Shock) or your steering is really heavy (center shock) i would just add 5 PSI at a time. ee if it improves things. if it does then add a little more to see if things keep improving.

 

[MNnytroturbo]

No I totally understand that, was just looking to see what people knew for a baseline. I'm starting at 60 center, and 150 rear. Any suggestion where I should start with the limiter straps? Thanks for replying

 

[bholmlate]

If it is all the way out or loose i would leave it alone. A lot of people in the past with Nytro's pull up the strap to help with the approach angle since the nytro's approach angle falls on the steep side of things. However by doing that you increase the weight on the front end on a sled that already has a heavy front end. With a turbo it may be less of a issue but from what I have read and understand the draw backs of tightening it up out weigh the benefits you get with a slightly better approach angle. The newer nytro's actually have a shorter center shock then the first few years to help decrease the approach angle. I am not sure if you have come across this page. granted you have to get past them pushing their concept front end for the nytro but if you look past that there are some good general information on setting up the nytro you may be able to use take a look if you haven't already. About half way down they start talking about setting up a nytro. They did a lot of testing with the nytro chassis

http://www.skinzprotectivegear.com/info/technicalqa.html

 

[tapex_07]

If I were you I'd start at 70/155psi. Soften the front end a little bit, pull that limiter up 2 holes and star there.

And assuming thats a OEM rear skid, the wide front, and Turbo I would say you're more in the 650lb range full of fuel..

 

[stubb111]

pm me your email I have a chart that is very helpful for baseline settings