What are the best shocks for winder?

[BTP]

Now do these come with no springs? Because the numbers all differ in the Canadian catalog and springs are shown witj the shocks.

The shocks above come without springs from Country Cat.

 

[ROCKERDAN]

Springs would be a separate part number for each coil....the very rear already has torsions though, so just center and fronts need coils.

You may want to compare your stock spring part numbers to a RR, as there is a slight chance they may be the same coils, but probably not. Coils can have diff part numbers simply due to color too.

Safest bet is to order the coils from an RR in the color you prefer(black I assume).

Dan

 

[Wannaviper]

Country Cat prices....

Dan

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Is the first shock for the 129" or 137" skid?

 

[ROCKERDAN]

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[ROCKERDAN]

Is the first shock for the 129" or 137" skid?

Looks like these part numbers are all for a RR 137".
https://www.countrycat.com/arctic-cat-parts

Dan

 

[ROCKERDAN]

And here are the coil prices for same sled....

looks like front coils are black in color.(#17)

Center shock needs two coils(tender setup) and coupler. (#12,13,14)

Dan

 

[Wannaviper]

Thank you Dan!

 

[ROCKERDAN]

If you want to save some cash, you could go with the REAR shock from a Tcat which is still a nice Qs3 but without rebound which many don't ever adjust. No Kashima either.

A VERY good shock for nearly half the cost.

Dan

 

[hellflyer]

If you want to save some cash, you could go with the REAR shock from a Tcat which is still a nice Qs3 but without rebound which many don't ever adjust. No Kashima either.

A VERY good shock for nearly half the cost.

Dan

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That's what I'm going with all around from a 19 t-cat. Got the DSC valves from my turbo viper and the valving I ended up with . Can do the three shocks for roughly $1600 CND from cat.

 

[cannondale27]

And here are the coil prices for same sled....

looks like front coils are black in color.(#17)

Center shock needs two coils(tender setup) and coupler. (#12,13,14)

Dan

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I would seriously reconsider using the Tender spring and crossover (communicator)set on the center shock. Many have had the crossover wear into the shock tube. I suspect by this year many will find the wear to be very bad already.

 

[number1kyster]

If you want to save some cash, you could go with the REAR shock from a Tcat which is still a nice Qs3 but without rebound which many don't ever adjust. No Kashima either.

A VERY good shock for nearly half the cost.

Dan

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Does anyone have seat time on both the QS3 and QS3R? I'm wondering if the R's are worth the extra jing for the average trail rider?

I have an SE. To be honest, I'm happy with the front suspension. It's the rear that needs work for me. Too stiff on the small stuff, but not stiff enough on the big stuff.

 

[ROCKERDAN]

I would seriously reconsider using the Tender spring and crossover (communicator)set on the center shock. Many have had the crossover wear into the shock tube. I suspect by this year many will find the wear to be very bad already.

You should post the replacement part number for the CENTER COIL , for those who are buying shocks.

Dan

 

[ROCKERDAN]

Does anyone have seat time on both the QS3 and QS3R? I'm wondering if the R's are worth the extra jing for the average trail rider?

I have an SE. To be honest, I'm happy with the front suspension. It's the rear that needs work for me. Too stiff on the small stuff, but not stiff enough on the big stuff.

If it were me, I would go with the too dog REAR. Its a 5/8" shaft and can take a serious pounding. Also the rebound can be sped up to HELP with transfer. Certainly more cash over the Tcat rear but worth it IMO. That along with the center shock.

Try that setup and keep stock fronts on SE and see how that does. You can always add the fronts later.

Dan

 

[cannondale27]

If it were me, I would go with the too dog REAR. Its a 5/8" shaft and can take a serious pounding. Also the rebound can be sped up to HELP with transfer. Certainly more cash over the Tcat rear but worth it IMO. That along with the center shock.

Try that setup and keep stock fronts on SE and see how that does. You can always add the fronts later.

Dan

Both those rear shocks are 5/8 shaft.

 

[ROCKERDAN]

Both those rear shocks are 5/8 shaft.

So both the Qs3 and Qs3r have 5/8 shafts(rear) but when it comes to the fronts, the Qs3 is 1/2"??

Is that correct?

Dan