Skidoo expert

[Boost Monster]

The Rear Shock on the T850 is valved stiffer already by a bunch compared to the a NA expert. It’s not enough still thou for me. I will have a full FOX QRS 3 air shock system front and back with a rear shock lock-out function for my T850. This should help a lot climbing the steep and deep. I also already have put the HD rear springs which helped a bit already. NA 850 is a great sled also but the T850 takes it to a whole level. Runs cleaner and more responsive then a NA 850 has both in my riding group to compare even with the T850 in 55% break-in mode still. Others who rode my sled said the same thing. All smiles on my
T850��

 

[skegpro]

The Rear Shock on the T850 is valved stiffer already by a bunch compared to the a NA expert. It’s not enough still thou for me. I will have a full FOX QRS 3 air shock system front and back with a rear shock lock-out function for my T850. This should help a lot climbing the steep and deep. I also already have put the HD rear springs which helped a bit already. NA 850 is a great sled also but the T850 takes it to a whole level. Runs cleaner and more responsive then a NA 850 has both in my riding group to compare even with the T850 in 55% break-in mode still. Others who rode my sled said the same thing. All smiles on my
T850

What exactly are you getting for a suspension?

I was looking at the toms qs3 kit with the torsion delete.

 

[gregv88]

I have a set of the HD springs but wanted to try the rear shock first. Yes they put the summit x rear shock in the T850 and it has a higher rebound and compression setting but I wonder if the adjustability would be better in different conditions? HD springs with better adjustable shock is worth a try. Have an old Tom’s setup on an 08 XP and was very happy with it. Tried a Nextech in a full carbon fiber xp and wasn’t convinced it was as good however it was way lighter than the Tom’s setup.

 

[pfi572]

The right shock valving with correct spring rates are very important? No ?
Why wouldn’t a sledder go with the Enzo tuning as he has a system that works very well and in Alberta ?
Non turbo and turbo ?

 

[Boost Monster]

What exactly are you gettingg for a suspension?

I was looking at the toms qs3 kit with the torsion delete.

 

[skegpro]

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Nice.

Toms has a QSL rear have you looked at that?

 

[Boost Monster]

Hey Skegpro The set up I’m getting has a QSL rear shock like you stated TOM’s has. It will have the Lock-out function. Im just getting them on our side of the border.

 

[skegpro]

Hey Skegpro The set up I’m getting has a QSL rear shock like you stated TOM’s has. It will have the Lock-out function. Im just getting them on our side of the border.

Really. Who has a QSL on our side of the boarder?

I have only seen QS3 in Canada.
Guess you could get the valving changed.......

 

[Boost Monster]

Well I know someone with connections with FOX lol

 

[maxwell]

Air shocks are junk. FOX coils are far superior

 

[Caper11]

The right shock valving with correct spring rates are very important? No ?
Why wouldn’t a sledder go with the Enzo tuning as he has a system that works very well and in Alberta ?
Non turbo and turbo ?

Agreed, I won’t run anything else. Very pleased with them.

Some just dont know, never tried it and have a bias already on the kyb’s.

 

[skegpro]

Agreed, I won’t run anything else. Very pleased with them.

Some just dont know, never tried it and have a bias already on the kyb’s.

What does a full revalve cost?
Did you change springs too?

 

[Caper11]

What does a full revalve cost?
Did you change springs too?

https://www.enzocanada.com/
To do a x model or the 850T the price is 1700. Comes with different torsion springs.

The c-40 shock is the biggest cost to the kit. The expert comes with a C-36.
It cost me 2700 because I have a SP but now the shocks are mine.
When I get a turbo 850 I will send them in to Tim and get his tweaks and upgrades done.

The torsion springs that came for my weight are actually for a MXZ.

 

[skegpro]

https://www.enzocanada.com/
To do a x model or the 850T the price is 1700. Comes with different torsion springs.

The c-40 shock is the biggest cost to the kit. The expert comes with a C-36.
It cost me 2700 because I have a SP but now the shocks are mine.
When I get a turbo 850 I will send them in to Tim and get his tweaks and upgrades done.

The torsion springs that came for my weight are actually for a MXZ.

Yikes, double your cash and you have a full set of new shocks.

Put the factory socks back on before resale.

Just my 2 cents

 

[Caper11]

Yikes, double your cash and you have a full set of new shocks.

Put the factory socks back on before resale.

Just my 2 cents

Yep thats what Ive done. I still have my SP shocks.
Regardless, even if a person bought a x and had the shocks done, just swap the shocks over to a the new sled, my buddy has been doing that with his G4.

 

[gregv88]

Agree with Maxwell on the air only shock. I know Fox has made big improvements but still feel a $$ sting from the early days of trying to figure them out. When we switched to Coil-overs on the bikes it was night and day difference too. If I’m still wanting after the FreeRide shock then will check out the Enzo option or Elka.

 

[brendan.9]

https://www.enzocanada.com/
To do a x model or the 850T the price is 1700. Comes with different torsion springs.

The c-40 shock is the biggest cost to the kit. The expert comes with a C-36.
It cost me 2700 because I have a SP but now the shocks are mine.
When I get a turbo 850 I will send them in to Tim and get his tweaks and upgrades done.

The torsion springs that came for my weight are actually for a MXZ.

ouch that's expensive... i bought a used set of elka stage 5 for 1500 rode them for 4 years than sent them to elka for a rebuild that was only 500. Not sure i'd be recommending that service for the price... like stated be better off buying a new set of raptors and keeping your shocks to put back on to swap them to next sled or sell them and recoup some of the cost.

 

[maxwell]

A full set of raptors with the canadian dollar right now is close to 3500$

 

[pfi572]

Couple you guys are comparing apples and bananas. Lol
Read what Caper said .
He bought the shocks and springs out right . $2700.00 complete , so he still has his stock shocks .
Buying a set of used shocks and comparing to new ??

 

[maxwell]

Couple you guys are comparing apples and bananas. Lol
Read what Caper said .
He bought the shocks and springs out right . $2700.00 complete , so he still has his stock shocks .
Buying a set of used shocks and comparing to new ??

ya and thats 2700 fully customized. Not a bad deal. Take 1000 off if you already have an X