Torsion Spring 'Hook' in Suspension

[Sevey]

Looking for guys that modified the plastic 'hook' in the suspension - where the arm of the torsion spring rides. Cutting out the top making it easier to take the spring on/off - similar to a Nytro.

Have you had any issues of the spring popping out of place or does it stay put?

Thanks
MS

 

[Yamajon1]

I have had no issues on my 16 Viper, it seems to be fine.

 

[raptordan]

Nothing to worry about, Ive done my last 3 sleds this way and no issues.
Probably over 30000 miles this way

 

[STAIN]

I wonder if the Nytro block would fit?????

 

[maim]

i think @cannondale27 has been running his viper like that for quite a few seasons.

 

[cannondale27]

i think @cannondale27 has been running his viper like that for quite a few seasons.

Yes first time I took skid out I did that. I believe Swampcat told me that trick. The full loop is a race thing. Not needed unless your buddy decides to stuff a ski in your skid! Do it. Makes life much easier.

 

[Upstater57]

I have doing this on my sleds for decades without a single issue.

 

[rtx moose]

are you talking about the CK skid?my apex rtx is very difficult to install with the spring on.have not removed my winder skid yet!

 

[Sevey]

Thanks guys. Appreciate all the track record info- big help
Ms

 

[Sevey]

are you talking about the CK skid?my apex rtx is very difficult to install with the spring on.have not removed my winder skid yet!

it’s a stock skid out of a 129 SW
Ms

 

[Upstater57]

I refer to my 129 ZR9 skid and have done this on all my cats going back to the 1990's. I will do it my new Tcat when it arrives.

 

[jonlafon1]

Assuming your cutting the top of this plastic piece. Someone post a pic please?
Thanks

 

[Upstater57]

Sorry my sled is out of reach until fall to take a pic, but you are correct that you cut the top of plastic piece. When you need to unload the spring you only need pick up off its perch. I have been doing this on all my cats since the early 1990's.

 

[jonlafon1]

Sorry my sled is out of reach until fall to take a pic, but you are correct that you cut the top of plastic piece. When you need to unload the spring you only need pick up off its perch. I have been doing this on all my cats since the early 1990's.

Gotcha. Thanks

 

[cannondale27]

Here Jon