SRX Rear Suspension Upgrade Question

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Can you guys recommend a mid level upgrade for the rear suspension?

I know I could do an M10 but I really dont want to spend that kind of money right now so I am wondering if there is a mid level option?

Have 01 SRX w 4800 miles - she runs great, turns well, very happy with the sled! Just getting tired of the bumpity bump through the rough patches.

We have a rail ride that has been brutal and we have to run it to get to the trails and man its a pain.

Thanks!
Sean
 
The Polaris extra 10 seems to be a popular swap as well as the SC10 III,personally if you want comfort go for an Apex skid they are miles ahead of the pro action.You should be able to find a Doo or Polaris skid in the $250 to $300 range but the Apex ones tend to be around $600.
 
fourbarrel said:
The Polaris extra 10 seems to be a popular swap as well as the SC10 III,personally if you want comfort go for an Apex skid they are miles ahead of the pro action.You should be able to find a Doo or Polaris skid in the $250 to $300 range but the Apex ones tend to be around $600.
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Thank you.

Yea I have been reading tons on this place for weeks and I just needed some simple answers. I am just starting out with this really and most of it is WAYYYYY over my head.
 
A couple of bucks said:
You can always send them off to Pioneer and revalve them for your weight + riding gear.
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wait what? please tell me more- I am 99.9999% sure without even checking that these are the original shocks....so they have to be TIRED. I am 225lbs without gear.....
 
kunomofo said:
wait what? please tell me more- I am 99.9999% sure without even checking that these are the original shocks....so they have to be TIRED. I am 225lbs without gear.....
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If they haven't been rebuilt since new they are way over due. The KYBs seem to hold a rebuild longer than a year or two but I'd guess you're three to four rebuilds behind.

As COB suggested - send them to Pioneer or another reputable place and have them revalved. From what I've read, Pioneer is the place to send them as they have been doing them for years.

It would also be a good time to pull your skid and go through it checking for worn bushings and cracked W-arm. You'll get the most out of a shock rebuild if the rest of the skid is up to snuff. Check BTV's "tighten up your skid" thread for some priceless tips for getting the most out of your pro-action.

You shouldn't have more than a couple hundred bucks wrapped up in the pro-action after a revalve/skid overhaul and you may find it suits your needs.
 
snomofo said:
If they haven't been rebuilt since new they are way over due. The KYBs seem to hold a rebuild longer than a year or two but I'd guess you're three to four rebuilds behind.

As COB suggested - send them to Pioneer or another reputable place and have them revalved. From what I've read, Pioneer is the place to send them as they have been doing them for years.

It would also be a good time to pull your skid and go through it checking for worn bushings and cracked W-arm. You'll get the most out of a shock rebuild if the rest of the skid is up to snuff. Check BTV's "tighten up your skid" thread for some priceless tips for getting the most out of your pro-action.

You shouldn't have more than a couple hundred bucks wrapped up in the pro-action after a revalve/skid overhaul and you may find it suits your needs.
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from one mofo to another - thank you! I will do that.....great solution.

I just bought a house (read....garage lol) and am setting it up now so I can have a real shop to work in over the summers for the sleds......this will be my first project!
 
kunomofo said:
from one mofo to another - thank you! I will do that.....great solution.

Great minds think alike.

I just bought a house (read....garage lol) and am setting it up now so I can have a real shop to work in over the summers for the sleds......this will be my first project!
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Congrats on the new home.
 
Devilin AblueDress! said:
If you go 1 step further and have a set of viper (11 1/2 travel) re-valved(or even as is) and put them in your skid....NIGHT AND DAY differance!
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X2 - I should have mentioned this in my earlier posts but I didn't because IMO it also requires adding travel/widening the front end to get back some of the SRX cornering.

But Devil is right, it does make a big difference. You'll also need different transfer rods and, I thought, limiter straps.
 
I have a 07 rtx skid, with hi gear revalved shocks with large tube and hi/low valve upgrade, hardened rear lower shaft and a quicky spring spacer kit. it is as close to true 10in as a yamaha skid gets.
 
I have the same sled and no shock re-valve will ever make it a big bump sled, it just wasn't designed for that. I almost broke my previous 99 SRX in half trying to hang with the revs. I set my 01 up to be a mogul sled and it cost a small fortune if I added up what I spent over the last 8 years. I would just caution against putting a lot of money into a sled that is already considered outdated.
 
snomofo said:
X2 - I should have mentioned this in my earlier posts but I didn't because IMO it also requires adding travel/widening the front end to get back some of the SRX cornering.

But Devil is right, it does make a big difference. You'll also need different transfer rods and, I thought, limiter straps.
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Being an 01 I dont think radious rods and straps will be needed, I know the 98-99 models you do need them for sure. You can flip the top shock bracket to get a lil heigth on the front and widening is for sure better as well.
 
thanks for all the info! outdated? my buddies 2012 Polaris 600 can NOT keep up with me on the trails. whats updated there? oh but his does have nice side bags, thats true......j/k but and thanks for the info.
 
This info seems to cover some of the questions and issues (viper long travel etc) here...

from Pioneers website:

SX, SRX Rear Long Travel Kit
Greatly improve the ride of your sled without affecting the handling! We take your rear shocks, install new shafts, re-valve them, and change the center shock spring. When we’re done you have the same amount of rear travel as the SX-R & SXViper. The major difference is this kit is designed with more “set-in” on the rear, keeping the rear ride height at nearly stock level when sitting on the sled. The increased travel allows us to keep the spring rates lower, while the longer travel gives the shocks more time to react. This combination gives you a better (plusher) slow speed ride, improves the ability to go through the bumps at higher speed, and increases weight transfer. Send us both of your rear shocks and we install new factory parts. We send them back with all of the necessary parts and instructions for easy installation. Specify year, model, rider weight, and riding style when sending shocks in. After-market control rods are not necessary when installing this kit.

'97-'98 SX, '98-'99 SRX Long Travel Suspension Kit $399.95

'00-'02 SRX Long Travel Suspension Kit $375.95
 
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