Hi I was wondering if a set of sxr or viper front shocks will fit on a 1998 vmax xtc. Front ends seem similar, but I'm just not sure.
any help would be appreciated
thanks
any help would be appreciated
thanks
mile9c1
New member
I believe SXR shocks are too short (SXR is not a long travel sled). I installed a set of 4 viper shocks in my 2001 V-max this year. No other parts were needed, it's a direct swap.
Your XTC came with rebuildable shocks. Curious why you would change them. And for the record, SX are short travel, SXR are long travel and are a straight swap. My avatar to the left is MY 97 XTC being launched by yours truly. Still own this sled, the 1st new machine I ever bought. Still rides and handles very well.
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Well I bought the sled as a project and it was wrecked so the whole right side needs repaired. Shock is bent and I can't seem to find any shocks off of an xtc Just looking for other options any other ideas? And cool photo btw viper_dave
devinzz1
Active member
sxr, viper, venture, phazer, and mountainmax shocks will fit. vmax sx and srx require brackets to install but will lower the front end of sled. You can get a suspension place to rebuild and put a new shaft in the shocks your have (im assuming their aluminum bodied rebuildables)