Ok so like the title says I am stuck. I bought skid drop down Brackets and I thought I would just install them directly below the stock holes. However after some contemplating, I think that may not be optimal positioning. My reasoning is that I am dropping the front mount holes about (1.5) inches- and the rear is dropping (3.5-4) inches. So would that no cause the mounting position to be pulled forward? I really would like some help, if anyone has done something similar and would like to chime in it would be greatly appreciated. The skid is and X-TRA 10 on a 99 XC-SP 700. GEN 2 chassis. Thank you again. The brackets pictured below.
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<<<So would that no cause the mounting position to be pulled forward?>>>

Not enough where you wouldn't be able to compensate with the track tension adjustment....

What is your goal/objective for raising the tunnel?

There were two reasons for dropping the skid, The first was for more clearance due to the taller lugs on the new track, and the second was to be able to play in the deeper powder. Thank you also for your input. I was not sure the amount of movement but the more i think about it the more it appears the slack can be taken out by the tensioners. Thank you.

this is how i did mine.
I bolted in the front of the suspension to the tunnel. then bolted the rear brackets to the skid. swung it into location with the brackets clamped to the tunnel drill and use the blind/aircraft rivets to hold it into location..

if you blow up the first pic you can see the mounting is moved foward by 3/4-1 inch... sorry the other pics suck thought they might help out..

That is a great idea. I really appreciate the help. Did your skid drop change handling drastically? Thank you again.

h20xer method works,
if you keep the same distance as the original mounting hole widths on your drop brackets,because the rear arm ussally swings back when unbolted.

it will be good in deep snow,but a ton of ski pressure on hard pack, and little weight transfer

plus this is not going to help cleareance between the drivers and the bulk head,you should check that first

and dropping the front of the skid is going to hurt deep snow performance,,trenching.

Xc Special- I had planned on some wieght transfer issues. Which I am willing to forgo. The drivers are already here, Hopefully going on next week, They are 8-tooth so im hoping there is enough clearance. Based on what i read on this site and from talking to members. The tooth should be fine for a 1.75. Do you think that dropping the front skid an inch will cause alot of trenching? I could drop it (.5) and still have the clearance I think. Your opinion along with anyone else willing to give good advice is more than welcome. Thank you HCS Members

with the smaller drivers,youll should have enough clearance as is..

Quote: I could drop it (.5) and still have the clearance I think.

where are you looking for cleareance at the front?

the smaller drivers provide the cleareance

initally u said a 1 1/2 inches,, 1 inch should be fine ,BUT the less angle to the skid the better

Myself i would install the front skid arm in the stock holes,.
,not to big a deal to measure down a inch and redrill the new holes if you want to try it
afterwards

when i put my edge suspension in my gen 2,i moved the front mount hole about 1/2 -3/4 of a inch down,,,,and put in drop brackets and mounted the rear skid mount below the running boards about a 1-1 1/2 inch down that work well for me,

keeping in mind,a x-10 and a edge are different are mounting locations

<<<<this is how i did mine.
I bolted in the front of the suspension to the tunnel. then bolted the rear brackets to the skid. swung it into location with the brackets clamped to the tunnel drill and use the blind/aircraft rivets to hold it into location.. >>>

This method is not going to maintain the proper center to center distance required to maintain the rocker centering between the stops - required to get predictable weight transfer?

With the suspension removed from the sled, and the shock/springs temporarily removed, you should be able to see that the rear cross shaft is free to move forward and backward several inches - depending on how/where the stop blocks are installed in relation to the rocker. Even with the shock installed, there is quite a bit of travel available. With the weight of the track on it as would be the case when reinstalling the suspension normally, the cross shaft will be all the way back - rocker against rear stops? The Edge needs to be about 24" center to center for the front/rear cross shafts. Not sure about the Extra.

Thanks for your help guys. Ok well Thanks to you guys I think I have a better idea of how I should proceed. XC-Special would you happen to have any pics of how yours sits now? I will leave the front skid holes alone for now and see how the clearance is with the 8 tooth drivers and the rear drop. I will post some pics when completed. Thanks again guys. :beerchug: This board realy is full of good people willing to lend advice.

michahicks

Thanks for confirminig what i said.

Ryan
my last sled

http://www.snowmobilefanatics.com/forum/to...p?TOPIC_ID=7634

Not quite sure how to take that thank you XC. I meant no offense, thought it might be easier to understand what was going on with a little more detail.

I think both of you are saying the same thing, I think it was a compliment. :beerchug: