Bent cross brace lower front shock mount - Anybody else started by Offshore24
	November 3rd 2009 at 5:25 PM Post #1
	Offshore24 Dismember 4604 Posts Group: Moderators Member Since: November 30th 2002 Location: NOYDB, Confusion, Azerbaijan Current Sled: 05' Gade 2008-2009 Miles: 2999
	Am I the only one who bends the front rear shock lower cross brace on their '05 SC-3 skid sled? I seem to do it every year. The suspension builder, Hygear, told me to lighten the preload on the center shock which I did but I still bent the crossshaft. 2005 Ski-Doo MXZ Renegade 600 SDI Save your breath, you'll need it to blow up your date. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Edit Topic

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	November 3rd 2009 at 7:04 PM Post #2
	TRICKPaint Paint that's good for your cranium 2511 Posts Group: Members Member Since: May 25th 2006 Location: Mount Vernon, OH, USA Current Sled: '05 Renegade 600 HO-SDI
	Hmmm... have not had that problem and I have the same machine as you,'05 Renegade 600 HO-SDI. Did it bend over the season or was it one jolt each time that made it fail? Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 4th 2009 at 1:41 AM Post #3
	rev500ss Moderator rev500ss is up early and off to go hunting with his boy. Updated November 14th 2009 at 5:00 AM 3236 Posts Group: Moderators Member Since: October 20th 2005 Location: Royal Center, IN, USA Current Sled: 2005 MXZ 500 SS (136") 2008-2009 Miles: 120
	I haven't bent mine yet (knock on wood) I have my shock set to the middle adjustment. www.redmisthunters.com Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 4th 2009 at 7:59 AM Post #4
	Offshore24 Dismember 4604 Posts Group: Moderators Member Since: November 30th 2002 Location: NOYDB, Confusion, Azerbaijan Current Sled: 05' Gade 2008-2009 Miles: 2999
	I bend mine annually. In the past I've used lots of preload. Ross @ Hygear said not to. Only use enough preload to hold the spring pack together (5mm). I did that this year and still bent it. Guys over @ DooTalk have same issue. It's just a PIA and costs me $18 a year. 2005 Ski-Doo MXZ Renegade 600 SDI Save your breath, you'll need it to blow up your date. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit