Edge suspension upgrade

karas3434 · 08-12-2009, 06:52 PM

my buddy is looking to upgrade his stock edge suspension this year in an effort to try and keep up with me on the trails lol. idk much about the edge chassis, but how much work would it take to swap all the edge shocks for ones off a pro-x or pro-xr? how much better r the pro-x shocks compared to the the ones off an edge? how bout the pro-x compared to pro-xr? Thanks!

RatRod · 08-12-2009, 07:03 PM

Techinacly better shocks... But the stock shocks are probably as good when set up, and valved right.

Also when people set the rear skid mount to the highest setting in the tunnle, it reduces ride quality -IMO. The lower setting is better for bumps and trails, while the higher setter lets you dig deeper in soft stuff.

ivar · 08-12-2009, 08:23 PM

The pro-x/xr is different front/rear suspensions altogether from the the regular edge, doubt that any of the shocks will interchange without modifications.
However, a quality rebuild/revalve on the stockers will probably do wonders, send a PM to e.g. Timespentsearching or JBshocks

michahicks · 08-12-2009, 10:06 PM

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Also when people set the rear skid mount to the highest setting in the tunnle, it reduces ride quality -IMO. The lower setting is better for bumps and trails, while the higher setter lets you dig deeper in soft stuff.[/b]

You might want to rethink that. You may have it backwards?

ivar · 08-13-2009, 03:31 AM

...or by highest setting mean using the lowest holes in the rear bracket.

alsled · 08-13-2009, 05:49 AM

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You might want to rethink that. You may have it backwards?[/b]

I agree with you Al.

Putting the rear skid in the lower holes below the tunnel, raising the rear of the rear way up, makes for one poor handling sled.

Probably why I redesigned the IQ chasis I'm building and moved the skid up in the tunnel where it belongs.

As far as making the edge skid work like a prox or xr. A non pps shock in the rear and a fox front rail or arvin works fine. ( along with a good valve stack)

I put a edge skid in my prox chasis if that tells you anything.

If you want to handle bumps, make it a 136, no 121 will be able to keep up.

Edit,

Walker evens are a overpriced pice of junk if you ask me. Like most of all the other fancy crap out there
Arvin clicker shocks are ok but don't seem to hold up as long as fox in the rear rear.
Fox clicker, ( non pps) is the best I've found for the rear rear of a edge.

RatRod · 08-13-2009, 08:26 AM

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I agree with you Al.

Putting the rear skid in the lower holes below the tunnel, raising the rear of the rear way up, makes for one poor handling sled.[/b]

Thats what i meant, Sorry for confusion lol.

too slow · 08-13-2009, 01:52 PM

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my buddy is looking to upgrade his stock edge suspension this year in an effort to try and keep up with me on the trails lol. idk much about the edge chassis, but how much work would it take to swap all the edge shocks for ones off a pro-x or pro-xr? how much better r the pro-x shocks compared to the the ones off an edge? how bout the pro-x compared to pro-xr? Thanks![/b]

Edge shocks are not interchangeable with pro x ones nor the other way around. You can swap skids but your not going to accomplish anything.

burr600xc · 08-14-2009, 08:37 PM

Put a fox clicker in it rides much better. Id would not use a pps version of the clicker if hes going to ride it hard.

too slow · 08-15-2009, 10:08 AM

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Put a fox clicker in it rides much better. Id would not use a pps version of the clicker if hes going to ride it hard.[/b]

I have a pps type fox clicker in my 600 50th that came oem.....its perfect for riding all kinds of trail junk hard or just touring. It doesn't get any better with this shock on the edge. Polaris hit a home run when they calibrated the suspension package in this sled.

08-12-2009, 06:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
karas3434 Super Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,636 Current Sled(s): 600RR Previous Sled(s): All Polaris Location: Central NY Riding Since: 1985	my buddy is looking to upgrade his stock edge suspension this year in an effort to try and keep up with me on the trails lol. idk much about the edge chassis, but how much work would it take to swap all the edge shocks for ones off a pro-x or pro-xr? how much better r the pro-x shocks compared to the the ones off an edge? how bout the pro-x compared to pro-xr? Thanks! __________________ 2008 Polaris IQ 600RR

08-12-2009, 07:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
RatRod Super Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 4,187 Current Sled(s): 2001XCSP600 Previous Sled(s): 1994XLTSP/ and alot of old bombs Location: Cape Breton Favorite Riding Area: DownNorth Age: 18 Riding Since: 1994	Techinacly better shocks... But the stock shocks are probably as good when set up, and valved right. Also when people set the rear skid mount to the highest setting in the tunnle, it reduces ride quality -IMO. The lower setting is better for bumps and trails, while the higher setter lets you dig deeper in soft stuff. __________________

08-12-2009, 08:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
ivar Super Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,818 Current Sled(s): '11 Assault Switchback Previous Sled(s): too many to choose from Location: Spitsbergen / Norway Blog Entries: 1	The pro-x/xr is different front/rear suspensions altogether from the the regular edge, doubt that any of the shocks will interchange without modifications. However, a quality rebuild/revalve on the stockers will probably do wonders, send a PM to e.g. Timespentsearching or JBshocks __________________ '11 Assault Switchback 05 Classic Touring 600 - in need of a track and some skid parts 02 XC800 - slightly stock, 136" - 15000 miles, still on original crank (knock on wood) - ready for retirement 00 XCR800 - Pro-X rear skid w/lowered front arm, otherwise stock. My trail rocket 99 XC700SP - 12000 miles - needs work 97 XLT SKS 2up got it for free - 13000 miles and still runs good

08-13-2009, 03:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
ivar Super Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,818 Current Sled(s): '11 Assault Switchback Previous Sled(s): too many to choose from Location: Spitsbergen / Norway Blog Entries: 1	...or by highest setting mean using the lowest holes in the rear bracket. __________________ '11 Assault Switchback 05 Classic Touring 600 - in need of a track and some skid parts 02 XC800 - slightly stock, 136" - 15000 miles, still on original crank (knock on wood) - ready for retirement 00 XCR800 - Pro-X rear skid w/lowered front arm, otherwise stock. My trail rocket 99 XC700SP - 12000 miles - needs work 97 XLT SKS 2up got it for free - 13000 miles and still runs good

08-14-2009, 08:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
burr600xc Super Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 491 Current Sled(s): 05-04 600xcsp Location: Oil Ciy,MI Favorite Riding Area: Frederic-Cadillac	Put a fox clicker in it rides much better. Id would not use a pps version of the clicker if hes going to ride it hard. __________________ Au Sable Valley Snowmobile Association

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