Suspension just installed need a good eye!!

kysledneck

kysledneck

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Does everything look correct here? Everything is new but the rails! only took 1 hour by my self to install so I figure something might not be right! Sled started right up and the track rotated fine! track very loose right now also. Thank you! PS how much does a person crank down on the limiter straps?
 

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What sled is this? Everything looks good from the pictures. If this is a long traveled sled, I suggest about 1" to 1 1/2 of thread sticking out for the limiters, and make sure your transfer rods have close to a 50/50 gap on top and bottom.
 
chance3131 said:
What sled is this? Everything looks good from the pictures. If this is a long traveled sled, I suggest about 1" to 1 1/2 of thread sticking out for the limiters, and make sure your transfer rods have close to a 50/50 gap on top and bottom.
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MY bad it is a 1997 sx 600 with all 99 parts! that is why it is blue! any ideas on a good way to run thoes nuts down with I have a 1/4 socket but it is already bottemed out and a deep well hits the W arm!
 
I always used an opened end wrench, they shouldn't move all the bad if the threads are clean. The looser the track the better for hyfax wear, so if it isn't ratcheting it is good. I always loosened mine up to the point of ratcheting and then tightening it back up a few turns until it stopped. I see your also in the softest setting on your fra, if you are heavy enough I would put it in the middle setting and this will help a little on the track tension also you are concerned before you ride. I think that is how it works, forgive me it has been a few months since I have had a sled to look at. Waiting for the new one to arrive now.
 
chance3131 said:
I always used an opened end wrench, they shouldn't move all the bad if the threads are clean. The looser the track the better for hyfax wear, so if it isn't ratcheting it is good. I always loosened mine up to the point of ratcheting and then tightening it back up a few turns until it stopped. I see your also in the softest setting on your fra, if you are heavy enough I would put it in the middle setting and this will help a little on the track tension also you are concerned before you ride. I think that is how it works, forgive me it has been a few months since I have had a sled to look at. Waiting for the new one to arrive now.
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I weigh 135! & they are brand new limiter straps & tentioners
 
Wow, a light weight. Might be a stiff ride for you. Definetly leave it in the softest position then, and loosen up on your spring pre-load if you want weight transfer. I always ran mine with the front preload just tight enough to keep the spring from slapping around, and seeing your not very heavy you shouldn't have to worry about bottoming out. I would also loosen the rear a little from the stock setting in the manual, this will help your weight transfer. If you already know this or have better experience, forgive me.
 
chance3131 said:
Wow, a light weight. Might be a stiff ride for you. Definetly leave it in the softest position then, and loosen up on your spring pre-load if you want weight transfer. I always ran mine with the front preload just tight enough to keep the spring from slapping around, and seeing your not very heavy you shouldn't have to worry about bottoming out. I would also loosen the rear a little from the stock setting in the manual, this will help your weight transfer. If you already know this or have better experience, forgive me.
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Thanks! I have no idea where to start with all of this! Thanks again!
 
If I were you, I would do a search on here about suspension set-up. There has been a ton of that on here, with a lot of great info.
 
It looks like you have the center shock in upside down. The threads should be on the top, not the bottom. However, it may not matter, but on my SRX, the dealer installed them with the threads on the bottom and the shock body hit the w-arm.

Jon
 
ecopter said:
It looks like you have the center shock in upside down. The threads should be on the top, not the bottom. However, it may not matter, but on my SRX, the dealer installed them with the threads on the bottom and the shock body hit the w-arm.

Jon
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I just looked at my service manual & the pics show it like I have it but this is why I posted this ! I do not want any problems! does any one know which way is right?
 
The parts diagram for all the models shows a general picture for a shock with the spring extending from the bottom to the top. One can't tell from that on the proper mounting direction. Look in any manual with a pic. of the center shock / limiter strap adjustment and you'll notice the threads on the top. Take it from me, my dealer installed mine upsidedown and because there is not ample room for the shock to go through it's full range of motion, it will wear a groove in the mount underneath the w-arm. Also, I researched this somewhat because I thought the same thing as you, but I was proven wrong over and over by other going out and looking at their sleds.

Jon
 
ecopter said:
The parts diagram for all the models shows a general picture for a shock with the spring extending from the bottom to the top. One can't tell from that on the proper mounting direction. Look in any manual with a pic. of the center shock / limiter strap adjustment and you'll notice the threads on the top. Take it from me, my dealer installed mine upsidedown and because there is not ample room for the shock to go through it's full range of motion, it will wear a groove in the mount underneath the w-arm. Also, I researched this somewhat because I thought the same thing as you, but I was proven wrong over and over by other going out and looking at their sleds.

Jon
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Fair enough back to work! Thank you!!
 
When you re-orient the shock, be sure to face the valve in (towards the inside of the skid) rather than facing out when it could be smacked by the track or foreign object.

Cheers,
Jon
 
what works amazing on adjusting the limiter straps is the box end ratchets from sears. I bought a set JUST to get the one for adjusting the limiters lol! WELL worth the investment
 
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