Reinforcing Expert X skid

[1CrazySledder]

I just baught a new 2007 expert X skid. Maybe I better put that bar in there and not worry about anything? Where did you get the bar and what grade bolts did you use as replacements?

-1CS

07 ExpertX, accorting to adboivin website, comes with DTR (like previous years 144"+ skids, including mine). You may notice that the DTR puts a shaft across in that position, so you already have one. No need to add what you've already got.

In this picture, all the GOLD stuff is the DTR (except for the transfer rod, which is there anyways).

Then I've been short changed, because I do not have that on my suspension. I better give them a call.

-1CS

 

[LazyBastard]

Figures... they sent me two. (sorry, already sold the second one).

Here's the link to their product page:
http://www.adboivin.com/expertx_suspension.aspx

Note where it says this;

* For 2007, the DTR is back on 121 EXPX!

and

DTR Dynamic transfer regulator included with 144’’ and 151’’ suspensions (now included in the 2007 EXPX-121)

 

[1CrazySledder]

Yeah, I already called the dealer I baught it from. He's calling them tomorrow to see what's going on. I'd hate to have to buy it. What exactly does this little system do. I remebeer you told me once, but I forgot. I'm getting older. lol

-1CS

 

[LazyBastard]

It keeps the transfer constant and predictable, regardless of conditions. Set the transfer the way you like it and thats the way it is. Easy to adjust though, if you want to change it. I keep my transfer set on maximum - it wheelies predictably, and doesn't backflip.

 

[bjowett]

I still wonder about using the Snowhawk 3rd shock design in place of the transfer bar and DTS.

 

[Jack_Shaft]

I still wonder about using the Snowhawk 3rd shock design in place of the transfer bar and DTS.

It's been tried and was employed on some touring (2-up) applications for the original Expert. It made the skid better at absorbing the odd "surprise" bump that could overcome the skid and bottom it out if it really hammered the front part of the rail. The thing is, what you gain in bottoming resistance, you lose in the suspension's ability to react almost instantaneously to minor terrain changes (4-8" bumps) without that shock, which in my opinion is what you encounter on 90% of groomed trails.

The Snow Hawk's Expert Xtreme is a rising rate skid and beacuse that suspension can travel SO much and the damping it provides is weaker at the start of its suspension stroke, it needs the center shock to take that initial hit. The regular Expert X is a falling rate design, so the third shock is not really needed.

-JS

 

[Jack_Shaft]

Then I've been short changed, because I do not have that on my suspension. I better give them a call.

-1CS

I guess this is how you discover that you were sold a leftover 06. :ORC

 

[Jack_Shaft]

Last year I took a drop on a trail. Bent the front shock bolt(had to use a die grinder to cut it off). It aslo snapped two of the 8.8 bolts off the skid. I remember reading some were about reinforcing the skid but no Pictures were posted. Here is what I did.

The first picture shows the two bolts that snapped off and the second picture shows the thrid shaft that I installed.

This is a good mod. Aaron Excell of Excell Motorsports in NY state has been installing these on every Expert X that goes out the door as a "just in case" effort. He just orders up an extra dynamic stopper shaft, bushings and bolts when he orders the skids, so you really don't have to make up a shaft to do this mod.

-JS

 

[1CrazySledder]

Then I've been short changed, because I do not have that on my suspension. I better give them a call.

-1CS

I guess this is how you discover that you were sold a leftover 06. :ORC

Yep, you are correct. However, The support team at AD Boivin are FANTASTIC. Jean, the support teach, has shipped me my DTR system. I am all happy now. lol I just have tear the suspension back out now to instll it. LOL.

-1CS