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	Changing torsion springs - want to put different ones in started by AK49riding
	February 27th 2008 at 6:05 PM Post #1
	AK49riding Starting Member 22 Posts Group: Members Member Since: December 7th 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska, USA Current Sled: 05 700 RMK 144 Miles Last Season: 0 Miles This Season: 320
	I have a 2005 rmk 700 and want to put some heavier duty torsion springs in the rear, and wanted to know how hard it would be? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks. Tim TIMMY Rating: 0 Quick Edit Edit Topic
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	February 28th 2008 at 7:59 AM Post #2
	JD Senior Member 2749 Posts Group: Members Member Since: March 6th 2006 Location: North Dakota, USA Current Sled: '02 XC 500 SP Miles Last Season: 1540 Miles This Season: 1860
	Not hard. Raise the rear of the sled. Loosen the front two suspension mounting bolts. Remove the back two mounting bolts. Remove the old springs. Install the new springs on the shaft, but let the bottom end of the spring hang loose beside the track. Install the rear mounting bolts and tighten the front ones. Install the spring the rest of the way, ensuring both ends of the spring are properly seated in position. Done. With a modestly equipped workspace and the new parts in hand, I'm guessing it's a 30-minute job. I'd allow myself an hour. Ha ha. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit
	February 28th 2008 at 11:17 AM Post #3
	G-Man I'm a new DADDY!!! 942 Posts Group: Members Member Since: November 21st 2005 Location: Kugluktuk, Nunavut, Canada Current Sled: 2006 Trail RMK 700 Miles Last Season: ? Miles This Season: 820
	JD is right it is very easy, actually you don't have to loosen the two front bolts. I don't have a garage or anything, I do it outside. It doesnot take long at all. Good luck, and it is worth every minute of your time. I am a big guy and I put some heavyer springs on, a world of difference. Life's Short Ride Hard! Sled: 2006 Trail RMK 700 SLP Y-Pipe, Single Pipe, Silencer SLP Velocity Stack V-Force 3 Reeds SLP Flow Rites (2.5") 5 3/4" Riser Clutching:Primary Grn/Blk 10-62, Secondary Red/Blk 62-40-42/62-44-42 helix Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit
	February 28th 2008 at 1:16 PM Post #4
	AK49riding Starting Member 22 Posts Group: Members Member Since: December 7th 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska, USA Current Sled: 05 700 RMK 144 Miles Last Season: 0 Miles This Season: 320
	It sounds simple enough, thanks guys. Oh yeah, someone mentioned to me about track tension after I install the heavier ones? TIMMY Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit
	February 28th 2008 at 2:01 PM Post #5
	Hawkskier Junior Member 327 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 7th 2008 Location: Current Sled: 98 XCF
	Quote originally posted by AK49riding It sounds simple enough, thanks guys. Oh yeah, someone mentioned to me about track tension after I install the heavier ones? Just reset it afterwards, same as you would set it normally, as much slack as you can without getting ratcheting. The manufacturers always say something like a 1/2" of droop, but up to an inch and a half would do alright so long as it doesn't ratchet. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit
	March 12th 2008 at 7:53 PM Post #6
	BigDaddyWill Starting Member 4 Posts Group: Members Member Since: March 12th 2008 Location: PA, USA Current Sled: 2006 700 Fusion Miles Last Season: 500
	Will the .405 torsion springs off of a 2004 ProX 800 fit on my 2006 Fusion 700? Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit