jsutton83
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I just purchased a rear skid from an 03' Rage RX1 (136"). I have not been able to find measurements for hole relocation on the tunnel. Anybody know? Also, I am going to need to setup my front end for this as well. What's best? I have found alot about viper shock on an SRX. Suggestions?
jsutton83
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So, I just learned that this skid has no more travel than my srx skid. I just ordered a kit from Tom to extend my tunnel and rails. However, I do still have this skid with 136" rails. Does anyone know if there is an advantage to relocating skid mounting holes to use this 136" skid? If not, it seems a whole lot easier to put Tom's rail extensions on. Any comments?
Rail extensions would be the quick easy way to upgrade, unless you want to have the factory 1 piece 136" rails.
jsutton83
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is there any advantage to having a stock 136" rail setup?
Some people are scared of the bolt on extensions, but I have seen them hold up to a lot of abuse no problems at all. I have a set on a sled here and also have a 136" stock skid that I never took the time to install because of having to relocate and drill, changed to a 136" mono out of an Attak now.
ottawaair
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I would use the 136 rails if you have them available. They will move the rear mount point back & make the suspension operate like it should. Rail extensions put more leverage on the 121 mount location, And make it ride worse. IMO anyway.
jsutton83
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I've been asking lots of questions about this set up. I think I am going to install the 136" rails so the suspension operates as it was built to. How do you like the mono setup? Is it a 136"? I'm wonder how close the mounting holes are for that mono compared to the older style 136" I have. I almost went with that setup. I guess I could always do a mono setup on my o1' SRX if I like the 136" skid on this build. Thanks for the help.
All of the Proaction 136 skids are long travel. I have had 3 of them in my Viper and I also own an 01 Venture. I would install the Proaction and get the shocks revalved for your weight and riding style. I have Ohlins in the Viper and revalved Viper shocks on the Venture. When propely installed and the right shock setup, the 136 Proaction is a pretty good riding skid. With rail extensions on your short travel skid, all you're doingis creating more footprint It'll help bridge the bumps and hook up better,but will still be a short travel skid.