noodlesnoodles
Newbie
I'd like to upgrade both the track and rear suspension on my 2009 MTX 153". Due to budgetary reasons, I'll only be able to do one or the other this year. Would my money be best spent replacing the stock Maverick track or going to the Timbersled suspension?
I do also absolutly intend to pick up the new front suspension that has been so heavily discussed in the "Nytro in the trees" thread as soon as it becomes available. Would this sway your opinion one way or another?
I do also absolutly intend to pick up the new front suspension that has been so heavily discussed in the "Nytro in the trees" thread as soon as it becomes available. Would this sway your opinion one way or another?
Welcome.
I'd do the Timbersled now because they are on sale. Then keep your eyes open for a used 153" Powerclaw over the summer/fall.
Just a heads up though, the Mountain Tamer for the Nytros is only available in black right now.
Scott
I'd do the Timbersled now because they are on sale. Then keep your eyes open for a used 153" Powerclaw over the summer/fall.
Just a heads up though, the Mountain Tamer for the Nytros is only available in black right now.
Scott
noodlesnoodles
Newbie
Correct me if I'm reading into your post too much here. You'd be just as happy finishing the season on a Maverick with a Timbersled as you would on a Power Claw with the stock suspension? The two upgrades are equal enough performance-wise that your decision for the remainder of the year would come down to the best deal at the time?scmurs said:
noodlesnoodles said:
Most of my reasoning was based on money. You can save about $300 on a Mountain Tamer right now and put that money towards a track in the future.
The other thought that crossed my mind was that you are mainly into spring riding conditions right now and the Maverick will perform better on firm snow than it does in bottomless powder.
If I had to choose one or the other, I'd pick both
hugger70mtnmax
Expert
I agree with scmurs. The Mav takes off pretty well in setup snow. It is the powder where it really suffers. I would do both of those before worrying about a front end. I feel that is the biggest downfall with the stock sled. I've got a new skid and camo extreme going under right now
noodlesnoodles
Newbie
There. Done deal. Ordered the Timbersled and a new Power Claw. I'll install both and ride it on Sunday! I suppose I always knew I would buy them both together...
akvector
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
Only makes sense to do it once!!! What about new extroverts? I would put the antistab kit on too! That is cheap insurance!!! I learned the hard way 
noodlesnoodles
Newbie
I'm planning on keeping the stock drivers. Actually I hadn't even considered replacing them. I'd be interested in everyone's thoughts there.akvector said:Only makes sense to do it once!!! What about new extroverts? I would put the antistab kit on too! That is cheap insurance!!! I learned the hard way
I had considered the anti-stab kit, but Timbersled actually told me it was only a concern on high horsepower sleds, so I went without.
They were out of 153" Ice Age rails, so I'll be using my stock rails to start with. It was also a bit of a $$$ issue, as well. It was either the rails or the new track. It'd be easy to swap rails down the road. Anyone have any thoughts on Ice Age vs. stock? Timbersled said improved approach angle and no turn up at the back end.
LuckydawgAK
Extreme
Noodles,
I went with the CE by itself and chose to do the Timber now that it is % off. I agree with the above posters that it hooks up well in the powder but is negligible with hard pack.
Last week, I just ordered the Timbersled with Iceage. I am on the road right (overseas) now so hopefully I won't return with a message that they didn't have the Iceage rails. I would wait and just do it all together (Timber and Iceage). Your going to pay in labor (whether you do it yourself or have it installed) to have the stock rails put on the Timber just to turn around and have the Iceage put on at some later date.
Now that you have done the suspension and track, the next question will be Super or Turbo!!
LD
I went with the CE by itself and chose to do the Timber now that it is % off. I agree with the above posters that it hooks up well in the powder but is negligible with hard pack.
Last week, I just ordered the Timbersled with Iceage. I am on the road right (overseas) now so hopefully I won't return with a message that they didn't have the Iceage rails. I would wait and just do it all together (Timber and Iceage). Your going to pay in labor (whether you do it yourself or have it installed) to have the stock rails put on the Timber just to turn around and have the Iceage put on at some later date.
Now that you have done the suspension and track, the next question will be Super or Turbo!!
LD
You can order Ice Age rails directly from Ice Age. I had to buy a set for my 162" SE skid replacements this past winter and they took care of me. They didn't have anything built up and still got them in very short order.
Great guys to deal with. Just drop them a line.
Great guys to deal with. Just drop them a line.
