Da Yammie
Extreme
Hi guys and gals,
I have a question about the rear suspension in the RTX models specifically. My sled has the upgraded rear fox shock from schmidt bros (was installed last season) and I have the front shock/spring tighten pretty stiff along with the main spring on (H). As it sits it is a nice height (snow flap is 8 inches from ground) but as soon as there is any weight applied it sinks to where the snowflap is inches above the ground (around 4 inches from the ground). Is this just the normal thing for these machines or do I have something broke? I have had this machine for going on 3 seasons now and this is something that has been bothering me since I got it. I do ride this VERY aggressive so my fear is I have blown my shocks.
Thanks for the help.
I have a question about the rear suspension in the RTX models specifically. My sled has the upgraded rear fox shock from schmidt bros (was installed last season) and I have the front shock/spring tighten pretty stiff along with the main spring on (H). As it sits it is a nice height (snow flap is 8 inches from ground) but as soon as there is any weight applied it sinks to where the snowflap is inches above the ground (around 4 inches from the ground). Is this just the normal thing for these machines or do I have something broke? I have had this machine for going on 3 seasons now and this is something that has been bothering me since I got it. I do ride this VERY aggressive so my fear is I have blown my shocks.
Thanks for the help.
Normal. Sag is good. How much do you weigh?
Da Yammie
Extreme
Around 230 + gear
Surprised you can't get away with springs on medium. Have you ever tried?
Da Yammie
Extreme
Haven't even tried hard yet. Maybe I should try medium first do you think?
Yes.
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You need to get some torsion spring spacers off a site called HyGear. I got some for the same reasons as you. I'm at 190lbs. It's a world in difference. I have suspension set at the softest setting and rarely bottom out. Best $60 you'll spend to kill that problem.
Its not a problem unless you are bottoming out. Its called sag.
