hellflyer
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- 2020 sidewinder ltx se
Hey Fabio! Online they’re $93 can for 20ltx se
I just checked the 19 srx and the track touches even when suspended and dropped to the ground all factory settings, how do the 2020's handle in the twisty corners?Yes as stated the front half off track is off the ground, limiter straps at longest and 2 inches of preload on front shocks as factory set.
Finally got to check the rear springs, they were 90 degrees at the short and long legs.If I had this issue I would be pulling both torsions. The short end should be at 90 deg to the long end. If its like the other its SRX springs. But ride it first. Maybe you will like it. Can also try softening the ski springs like SwampCat did.
You line the two skids up? At this point at least we know it’s not the Torsion springs at fault since those were the ones previously used. Thanks SwampcatFinally got to check the rear springs, they were 90 degrees at the short and long legs.
That tab is a great idea! Limiters too short would do it also. Good point!Is there a chance they put the old limiter straps in. They are shorter! Mine where in the second hole and lengthened them to the last hole. I had my suspension out last week for a look over and RR shaft install and the shock has an 1/8” preload on last hole. Also noticed a tab welded on so you can’t rotate the rear shock mounted like some have done.
Try this. Jack up front of sled. Loosen and remove ALL preload from ski springs. Tighten preload just enough to keep springs in place. Put sled back on floor and check again.I am not sure everyone is seeing the same thing. Your dads LTX GT sounds identical to mine.
When its not on the transfer blocks it can not support its own weight. Even with the spring on its hardest setting.
When it gets to the transfer blocks it is extremely stiff. Takes me and my cousin jumping on the rear bumper to get it to move. Both of our weights are around 450lbs. With just me on the rear bumper i can not get it to travel past the coupler blocks. I am 200 pounds. This could be the bottoming out feeling your dad is getting. Mine has not been on the snow yet and i was hoping it just wasnt broke in.
Before the social distancing set it i was able to check out some local pre 2020 LTX LEs. They feel completely different. They have very smooth suspension travel. The big thing i noticed is my new 2020 hits the transfer blocks in the upper 3/4 travel of the suspension. The pre 2020 hits the transfer blocks some where around the bottom 1/3. I was going to haul mine over and compare them side by side.
What I invision my 2020 ride to be like is very soft upper travel and a harsh hit when it connects with the coupler blocks. And being it almost sits on the coupler blocks with no one on it you basically will bounce up instead of absorbing the bumps. Because it takes an extremely large amount of weight to get it to move when it is on the coupler blocks.
Trying to stay optimistic about it as i have not had it on the snow. But it appears like it is going to ride like absolute crap if this doesn't change. Talked with the dealer i bought it from. Obviously they have never heard of this. I also asked if warranty would cover a new set of springs. They said new springs are not warrantable unless there is a deflect or broken. Suspension sag or sitting low is not a defect. But it has not been on the snow yet. So i dont know for sure how it will ride.
I almost feel like there is a geometry change or something not bolted in the correct hole to cause it to act like this.
I am confident this great family on this site will figure out this issue. Just hope it doesn't end up costing me too much as i really like the pre 2020 handeling and ride.
Off to work for me. I am a semi mechanic for a trucking company that hauls refrigerated goods around the country. We are running around the clock. Running 6 tens in the shop to keep all trucks rolling!