You boys never steer me wrong here at TY. You recommended Ulmer and his products WORK! Now its June and time to start thinkin about sleddin. Who would you recommend for shocks/springs/suspension set up on a 09' xtx? Thanks again!
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What are you looking for, upgrade, full rebuild to stock setting.
Hygear Twisted springs and a Goodwin performance revalve is what I have and recommand.
I am looking for an upgrade for aggressive trail riding with springs and rebuilding stock shocks.... Or something of the sort. $ 6-7-800? (budget) Thanks.APEX 06 said:
Bueller.... Bueller.... Bueller.... Anyone?
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2009 Nytro XTX
http://www.hygearsuspension.com/spring_promo_2011.html
Have read a lot of good things about the hygear set up...and they have a deal right now.
Have read a lot of good things about the hygear set up...and they have a deal right now.
Hygear has a summer sale on right now..10% discount...just under 2 weeks left fyi
00-NUKE
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I highly recommend the Tripple rate springs. I would also say that unless you have money to burn, I would go with the Twisted Spring kit and have your stock GYTR's revalved. It usually costs $35-$45 per shock and is basically as effective as an aftermarket kit.
shaddow44 said:
I highly recommend the Tripple rate springs. I would also say that unless you have money to burn, I would go with the Twisted Spring kit and have your stock GYTR's revalved. It usually costs $35-$45 per shock and is basically as effective as an aftermarket kit.
yamakazie
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What do you guys think about Pioneer Performance rebuild and revalve jobs?
LJ 452
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If you plan to keep the sled for years, sell the stockers, get Fox, Exit's, or Ohlins, depending on your budget. I had Hygear do my S.E. last year, it did what I asked for, and they did a great job. Unfortunately, the shocks (specifically the center) couldn't take it, it exploded. Since you can't seem to get parts, at least easily, I would go with something you can. Looking at the parts Hygear sent back with the kit, and the internals/design of the shock, lets just say it leaves a bit to be desired. Hygear can replace the crappy internals, but the design flaws in the body still remain.
My opinion, but it is from experience.
My opinion, but it is from experience.
thetruck454
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
I did hygear sport x package, and it made a huge difference. They suggest you rebuild them every year, but I went two years on them last season. I could notice a difference so I'm going to try to get them rebuilt every season.
sleddingfarmer
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I've heard really good things about the triple rate springs on the front shocks. But I think the largest difference in the rear is just going to be a good revalve.
Hygear seems to be a lot of peoples number one choice, so no doubt they must do great work. But man it isn't cheap! I paid $146 to have my rear two shocks on my 09 rtx se done (by a local shop). It made a huge HUGE difference.
My point, I would just have hygear or pioneer or a local job that has some experience revalve all 4 shocks and try it. Not a doubt in my mind you're gonna be happy with the results. If you want more, you can always order springs/resis/custom shocks/etc. Or fine tune it next year and add the springs.
In a nut shell, you want some shock valving that is progressive, and resists bottoming, while not being too rough in the "stutters". Not flat rate valving that doesn't resist bottoming...aka - stock valving.
Hygear seems to be a lot of peoples number one choice, so no doubt they must do great work. But man it isn't cheap! I paid $146 to have my rear two shocks on my 09 rtx se done (by a local shop). It made a huge HUGE difference.
My point, I would just have hygear or pioneer or a local job that has some experience revalve all 4 shocks and try it. Not a doubt in my mind you're gonna be happy with the results. If you want more, you can always order springs/resis/custom shocks/etc. Or fine tune it next year and add the springs.
In a nut shell, you want some shock valving that is progressive, and resists bottoming, while not being too rough in the "stutters". Not flat rate valving that doesn't resist bottoming...aka - stock valving.
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Carver Performance.
