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I just installed some torsion spring spacers on a new 09 xtx. the suspension still doesnt come up all the way even with springs set on stiff, will it take some miles to loosen up suspension or is that the way its going to be? 
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Did you get them from HI-Gear? If so call them and see what they say...
skidooboy
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some set-in is built into the suspensions, if you are trying to eliminate the set-in, sag, or trying to get the suspension to return all the way to the top, you will have to put ALOT stiffer springs to accomplish this.
in doing so you will have a very very harsh ride.
suspension tuning is a trade off, there are two schools of thought in tuning for sled/rider compliance.
1: stiff springs and softer shock packages
2: soft springs and stiffer shock packages.
you will need to find a happy medium for YOUR riding style. ski
in doing so you will have a very very harsh ride.
suspension tuning is a trade off, there are two schools of thought in tuning for sled/rider compliance.
1: stiff springs and softer shock packages
2: soft springs and stiffer shock packages.
you will need to find a happy medium for YOUR riding style. ski
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skidooboy said:
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suspension requires some set in to work correctly - spacers will allow you to increase your preload and make the spring work more efficiently - takes the slop out of the pivot point of the spring
fergdog93
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well said Ski, I agree 100%
ahicks
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If you want to reduce/eliminate that initial/static "sit in", you're going to have to look at the front IFS and front skid spring settings, as well as the rear torsions, as an entire package. What you do in one place will affect what's going on in the other 2.
To illustrate, put a 2x4, or even a piece of 1x4, on it's side under the front of the skid to simulate increased front skid spring tension....then see what you have for static "sit in" (not to be confused with sag!) compared to without.
If you are trying to support the entire rear of the sled using the rear springs only, they're going to get really stiff. This can hurt weight transfer as well as the ride.
The front skid springs are supposed to help that rear set out, and they won't have to help as much if you'll lower the front IFS ride height a little.....
There's a ton involved in dialing the skid in properly. Coupling comes in to play, as well as what you're looking to accomplish regarding transfer. The nice thing about this suspension....you have the ability to do it any way you'd like to. Just going to take a bit of trial and error to figure out what you like best!
FWIW
To illustrate, put a 2x4, or even a piece of 1x4, on it's side under the front of the skid to simulate increased front skid spring tension....then see what you have for static "sit in" (not to be confused with sag!) compared to without.
If you are trying to support the entire rear of the sled using the rear springs only, they're going to get really stiff. This can hurt weight transfer as well as the ride.
The front skid springs are supposed to help that rear set out, and they won't have to help as much if you'll lower the front IFS ride height a little.....
There's a ton involved in dialing the skid in properly. Coupling comes in to play, as well as what you're looking to accomplish regarding transfer. The nice thing about this suspension....you have the ability to do it any way you'd like to. Just going to take a bit of trial and error to figure out what you like best!
FWIW
