On most of the X-tra 10 suspensions, there is 2 mounting positions for the front "rear" shock.

I read an article that stated, "moving the shock to the upper position helps reduce track shuffle, commonly known as the Polaris Shuffle." Reasons for this was explained as the front shock collapsing too easily during trail riding, causing the sled to wheelie and/or ride on the rear, not placing even weight along the track.

I had this loose feeling on my Gen II last season but now I've just installed a 136.

Has anyone tried this different position? If so, did you notice a difference in cornering/handling... or holeshot?

I just mounted my suspension, with the shock in the top location and it seems like the suspension is stiff as a brick now.

Thanks.

Mike

Have tried both places. Front/lower seems to work out better for trail use.


Regarding moving it to top to reduce "shuffle", the article you are refering to is simply loading the front of the skid with more weight, which effectively removes weight from the skis, making the sled track straighter - at the expense of steering response in the corners.

Ok,

I think I will try it this way first, so I don't have to rip the suspension out again. Was a pain putting in.

I'm hoping some good carbide up front will help with the cornering concerns.

Thanks.

Anyone else have comments regarding this?

i run all mine with the shock on the top. it gives a more progressive rate on the front of the skid. if you're worried about ski pressure on trails, adjust your limiter strap and/or scissor blocks. you'll need the weight off the skis when off trail, or you'll be digging yourself out more often.

AKRAY4PLAY,

How about your transfer and overall hook up out of hole?

Also, does the added pressure cause it to feel like your riding a brick. Right now, when I bounce on the suspension... it moves very little. Seems very stiff. Rear springs in medium position.

Again, I've long tracked this. Seeing it's in, I'll try it out. Maybe I'll loosen up the rear front shock to give me a little more ski pressure and dial from there.

This did work for you in the powder? Off trail?

the way you have it set-up is good, just need to lower your rear spring pressure first. the front shock is way soft, unless you have changed the spring. also is your track to tight?? with a tight track, the suspension will be very brickish. shoot for as loose as it will go without ratcheting on the drivers. usually about 3/4"-1" sag 16" in front of rear axle with 5-10 pounds pressure. you need weight transfer to ever have a hope in hell of getting it to hook. for deep powder riding, i drop my suspension one bolt hole in the front mount plate. if you get 4-6 inches of ski lift out of the hole and can carry it to 60mph, it is hooking good. as for my set-up, i have the 121" x 2.25" finger track. it is almost solid out of the hole. on packed snow it out pulls the state snowcross champion's open sled. don't be affraid to set the ski pressure light, the front end is very heavy and it takes a lot to lift it.