Update Front Suspension Help

[Redhat]

I am in the process of going through my new sled (Well new to me) and upgrading or replacing components that either NEED replacing or parts that I see potentially causing issues in the future. I am also updating some stuff just for fun. Sled is a 2014 RTX SE with about 600 miles on it. With all of that in mind I am looking to replace/ upgrade parts on my front suspension. The A Arms are starting to show a lot of rust along with some other things that are bothering me. I would like to replace the A Arms (Upper and Lower), ball joints, spindles etc... My shocks are still in perfect condition so I would like to keep those. I also bought new skis to replace the stocks. In the process I would like to change the color from black since I am updating the plastics as well as wrapping. I would like to go white and blue.

I see that there are a lot of parts out there that will narrow the ski stance but I don't believe I will benefit from that. I primarily ride lakes, ditches, trails, rivers etc.. I am not a mountain rider and will rarely if ever be in very deep powder. So my question is does anyone have suggestions on where I should start looking? Do I just swap out the OEM? Is there any aftermarket components that are available without narrowing things up? I have scoured the depths of this forum and the internet but I am struggling to find answers. I truly welcome and appreciate any insight one may have. I am still new to the world of snowmobiling but have found this forum to be an invaluable resource. Thanks

 

[mtotguy]

I'm thinking that with 600 miles there shouldn't be too many things that need replacing. Sandpaper and paint will fix rust a lot cheaper than new A arms. I have over 5000 miles on mine and I'm not looking at replacing anything.

 

[Redhat]

You have a very good point. Would be a heck of a lot cheaper. In this instance the components I would be getting is a birthday present. Hard to say no when it is a gift. A lot of this may or may not really need to be replaced but given that this sled was supposedly a race team test sled I can only imagine what it went through in those first 500 miles. I would rather replace the suspension for piece of mind and keep the current stuff for backup should I break something. And knowing me the chance of something breaking is pretty good. lol

 

[morepower=morefun]

Check out HYGEAR Suspension's Slicast A arms

 

[Redhat]

Thank you. I will check them out.

 

[Studroes144]

Man I gotta talk with my wife about this...for my birthday I usually just get a candy bar, you must have it figured out to be able to get sled parts as a gift lol

 

[Redhat]

Yeah I really can't complain. She is pretty awesome!!

 

[kodak]

I have 2 uppers and 1 lower arm in mint condition narrowed my sled with only 200km on it the other lower one I sold to a guy who bent one if yours are in bad shape pm me

 

[tapex_07]

I'd just repowder coat them what ever color you like.

 

[Redhat]

I never considered that. Putting on a fresh coat would be beneficial.

My goal besides making color changes is I also want to make sure that I have the most reliable equipment underneath me. Whether it be just refreshing what is currently there or upgrading the OEM to 2015/2016 or spending the money on aftermarket parts to make sure I am confident in my equipment. I work through this same process on every vehicle or toy I have usually without issue. Well I take that back.. the only issue I have is the wife and mother in law groaning because they know i'll be in my shop cussing and swearing. Snowmobiles are new to me hence why I have reached out. And so far people have given me great ideas and things to ponder.