sagging rear suspension 2008 phazer mtx

[david galloway]

went riding yesterday and after about about 30 miles playing we stop for a break. i noticed the sled ws sitting low so i picked up on the rear bumper. the sled raised up but when i let go it settled down quite low. nothing looked broke. later at the end of the day it was back to the correct ride height. whats the fix?

 

[mud99]

There's no fix, that's the way it is. The MTX uses the suspension out of the short track sleds, but with longer rails to make it 144".

It's a really soft suspension, good for going over stutter bumps, but prone to bottoming easily. It trenches awful in the powder and wheelies easily.

If you want a true mountain skid, put in a Timbersled Mountain Tamer and set the skid back, it will transfer more weight to the skis and improve the approach angle

Mark

 

[ThatOneGuy]

It aslo could be possible you had some snow built up in the tunnel? Like he said these rear susp. are very soft, but I know mine would sometimes return up fully up or sag a lil and that was in a shop, it just did what it wanted to...

joe

 

[pro116]

http://www.ty4stroke.com/viewtopic.php?t=88173

Make a set of these I have rode phazers with the hygear one's it really helps with sag and gives you a lot of low speed travel back.With the skid saging your riding in the firm spot of the shock.

 

[poleclimber]

y not just put the stiffer springs on it? I've heard of several people doing this and were very happy with it.

 

[martin63092]

just bought an mtx and the last owner put stiffer spring and said it was better.

i didnt get to ride it yet.

WAITING FOR SNOW

 

[prozac500]

There's no fix, that's the way it is. The MTX uses the suspension out of the short track sleds, but with longer rails to make it 144".

It's a really soft suspension, good for going over stutter bumps, but prone to bottoming easily. It trenches awful in the powder and wheelies easily.

If you want a true mountain skid, put in a Timbersled Mountain Tamer and set the skid back, it will transfer more weight to the skis and improve the approach angle

Mark

This is what the skid looks like. When I push down on the back of the suspension and let go there is no sag what so ever. I just got the sled so I don't how it handles.

 

[sobfrogg]

Timbersled rear skids are desinged to have no sag. Very nice

 

[Lowedog]

Prozac, was the Timber sled rear already on the sled or did you install?

I put on the stiffer springs and it is much better. The sled will come back to the top of the travel on its own but I am sure it is no comparison to the Timber Sled suspension which also shaves off a bunch of weight.

 

[prozac500]

It was already on the sled. If you have any questions about it I know how installed it. I can have him PM you if you want or if you want to here is his user name OVERHEATED. Let me know

prozac