2001 summit suspension

[atleytonnellier]

i have a 2001 summit 800x and the rear suspension is starting to sag and i was wondering if anyone has replaced the shock with an aftermarket one , and what types there are out there . i went to the ski doo dealer in town and they want to sell me a whole new assembly

any thoughts ?

 

[teeroy]

i have a 2001 summit 800x and the rear suspension is starting to sag and i was wondering if anyone has replaced the shock with an aftermarket one , and what types there are out there . i went to the ski doo dealer in town and they want to sell me a whole new assembly

any thoughts ?

you do realize it is the springs weakening and not the shock that causes sag? huge price difference....you will be upset if you spend a few hundy (or more) on a shock and it still sags because you are running 10 year old sacked out springs.....

 

[99summitx]

I agree, just order a new set of torsion springs.

 

[atleytonnellier]

thanks

 

[atleytonnellier]

are torsion spings easy to install ?
how much they usually run ?

 

[teeroy]

here's an online parts finder site including prices.... Ecko Marine's Ski Doo Snowmobile Parts Finder


looks like they are about $73 per side..... Ecko Marine's 2001 Ski Doo SUMMIT 800 (HIGHMARK X) Parts List

 

[99summitx]

I got a set from Local dealer that were a new take off from a 04 rev and there a little heavier than the old s-chassis ones and fit good, I think I paid $50 for both and now can have my adjuster set down 1 notch. Easy to change, set the plastic adjuster to softest setting, support the rear of the sled by the rear bumper so whole track is off the ground, remove the bolts on both sides and drop it down, slide them off and out of the guides on the rail, you can also get delron inserts that hold the coil up off the axle, I just used some PVC pipe. The purpose is to allow centering of spring to the shaft resulting in increased leverage and a more effecient use of spring's energy. Without spacers, the springs torque to one side of the shaft.

 

[atleytonnellier]

thanks for the info