swaybar remove with oem shocks? run track backwards?

[..SNAKEBIT..]

is anyone running swaybar removed with oem shocks?
going out west for one trip this year and was wondering about doing this
I always unhooked the bar on my Viper to bad they didnt make it that easy.

what about turning the track backwards?
this thing just spins, there is no way I can afford to replace it this year
but I would certainly take the time to turn it around if it would help
even if it was just for the one trip

 

[outofbounds]

I have now replaced my track. Before doing so I tried running the stock track backwards. The lugs straightened right up but then flopped back down the other direction.

Reversing the track improved the the stock track's performance for maybe a day. I have to ride 17 miles of trails to get to good snow. Perhaps you will have better luck if you can get right to the soft stuff before the lugs bend back over.

So, based on my experience you shouldn't set your expectations too high. However, if you have the time to reverse the track it might at least help for a while. It certainly won't be a long-term solution to the problem.

I am curious to see what other's think about this.

What about rubbing Viagra on the track before your ride?

 

[murph]

Before installing my Fox floats, I ran the stock shocks with the spring preload screwed in all the way. Before increasing the spring preload the sled was all over the place.

 

[KINS]

If you aren't happy with the track and since it sounds like you are not knee deep in powder every day, why not try cutting the track down to 1.75 inches.

This will give you a lot better hook up and is a deep enough lug for most snow conditions. JMO

 

[philsummers21]

Flipping the track around is a waste of time. You would get better results doing as KINS recommended and cut the track down.

 

[woodsrider]

Just remove the connecting link on one side and you have effectively eliminated the sway bar. if you are going for just one ride you should be okay. I rode mine several times this way to decide if I wanted to remove it.

 

[..SNAKEBIT..]

I just cant bring myself to cut the lug off before My trip out west, how long does it take to switch a track? I really think I will trim it down to @ 1-3/4 and then install a bunch of tire screws for riding in Iowa then have a set of extensions and a 162 CE for out west. Cant afford two sleds so have to be dual purpose, would be nice to find a cheap SRX for trail riding

 

[ust421]

It doesn't take long to change the track first time for me was right around 2 hours.

 

[cobra]

If you aren't happy with the track and since it sounds like you are not knee deep in powder every day, why not try cutting the track down to 1.75 inches.

This will give you a lot better hook up and is a deep enough lug for most snow conditions. JMO

Have you done this? How do you cut it down? Does this keep the lug from folding back? Is there any drawback? Thanks

 

[verticalnytro08]

I removed my swaybar and still have the oem shocks, cornering on hardpack is scary but it sure is easier to throw on its side. Im currently looking for a set of fox floats if that tells you anything.

 

[yamahaboy701]

Had my sway bar out but did not like it with the stock shocks. Now that I have my ohlins back on I would like to try it again.

 

[KINS]

Have you done this? How do you cut it down? Does this keep the lug from folding back? Is there any drawback? Thanks[/quote]

I've done this. I used a sharp utility knife. You will notice a big difference in hook up in harder snow conditions.

I have not noticed the track folding back since I trimmed it.

As far as draw backs, I would guess you may loose a bit of advantage on a steep incline with deep powder. However I've been able to go anywhere my bud could on his 154 800 Summit.

For me it was a good choice. It all depends on how and the conditions you use your sled in.

 

[fiddlersgreen]

I cut mine down to 1.8-1.9. I ride trail and the hills. Don't find much difference in the POW. The lugs don't fold as much as they did before. The sled is noticably better on the trail, and should be better on the slides.

As for the sway bar, I was thinking of removing it as well. From what I can hear on this site I will wait till I can come up with a set of floats.

 

[rlcofmn]

I took the sway bar out before my first ride on my sled. Did not by any way think it was bad to ride just hated how soft the crappy front shocks are. But That was on bumps jumps and corners not just corners. Now Im running Float Evol X's and it rocks. Have you looked for a cat take off track? There are quite a few around I picked my last one up for $150 bucks and it may not be a CE but I have ben very impressed with what my sled will do for what it is. I Now have a 144 CE but would not think twice about running another cat take off.

 

[Srxspec]

The stock springs are not stiff enough to run without the sway bar unless you really crank the spring pressure way up. You need a set of 2.3 springs to really make the sled handle with the stock shocks and no sway bar.