drop brakets - can i put drop brakets on started by polarisxltsks
	January 27th 2009 at 1:05 AM Post #1
	polarisxltsks prairie hound 20 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 5th 2009 Location: Humboldt, Sask Current Sled: zrt mountain cat 2008-2009 Miles: 1000
	Hi i was wondering if i could put drop brakets on my polaris xlt so i could raise the ass end a couple of inches so that it does not bottom out and so it is better to wheelie Rating: 0 Quick Edit Edit Topic

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	January 27th 2009 at 4:55 AM Post #2
	dtmmil Senior Member 3182 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 27th 2007 Location: Hawley, MN, USA Current Sled: 99 xc700
	Drop brackets won't help either of those. If you are bottoming out you need to either adjust your suspension to a stiffer setting or get your shock rebuilt/replaced. About all drop brackets will do is lift the rear, they don't give any more travel to the suspension. Clutched Jetted, boyesen reed petals, boost bottle, 98xc carbs slides, 1371 needles, gutted air box Homeade 7 1/2" riser Homeade suspension drop brackets shortened and blackened windshield powermadd handguards 144 conversion, tracks usa extensions, custom tunnel extension and rear bumper, IQ flap, 1.25" track Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	January 27th 2009 at 8:22 AM Post #3
	Ironlung Starting Member 44 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 15th 2007 Location: Duluth, Mn, USA Current Sled: 04 800XCSP
	Yep, dtmmil is right on. I fabricated some drop brackets on my XCR in order to get more running board clearance in the deep stuff after I extended it. I also drilled out and dropped the front skid mounting down to the lower holes in the tunnel. It is a experimental line there when you change the geometry, as I had too much pressure on the back end of the track, with paddles digging in...it did not want to turn like it did before. Aggressive ski's and carbides help though...If you want to wheelie, take the front limiter strap out of the skid, you should get all the weight transfer back if you hook up well enough. Doing nothing is very hard to do...you never know when you're finished. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	January 27th 2009 at 9:30 AM Post #4
	polarisxltsks prairie hound 20 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 5th 2009 Location: Humboldt, Sask Current Sled: zrt mountain cat 2008-2009 Miles: 1000
	if i just want to lift the ass end up will they work on my sled? Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	January 27th 2009 at 9:52 AM Post #5
	98700xcBB Thread killer 854 Posts Group: Members Member Since: December 30th 2005 Location: In The Sticks, MI, USA Current Sled: 98 700 xc 2008-2009 Miles: 274
	Quote originally posted by polarisxltsks if i just want to lift the ass end up will they work on my sled? Yes they will lift the rear end up a little. 1998 Polaris 700 XC Tweaked N Tuned 98700xc's CUSTOM CLUTCH HOT SEAT HEAD SLP BOOST BOTTLE http://www.snowmobilefanatics.net/98700xcBB Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	January 27th 2009 at 7:23 PM Post #6
	dtmmil Senior Member 3182 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 27th 2007 Location: Hawley, MN, USA Current Sled: 99 xc700
	Like 98xc700BB said, they will lift it up if thats what you want to do, and it depends on which brackets you get, but generally about 2" up and its enough. I don't agree with taking the limiter strap out all together though, you could spear the track with the front of the skid, you should be able to let them out some, but keep an eye on where the fronts of the skid are. Clutched Jetted, boyesen reed petals, boost bottle, 98xc carbs slides, 1371 needles, gutted air box Homeade 7 1/2" riser Homeade suspension drop brackets shortened and blackened windshield powermadd handguards 144 conversion, tracks usa extensions, custom tunnel extension and rear bumper, IQ flap, 1.25" track Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	January 28th 2009 at 7:06 AM Post #7
	Ironlung Starting Member 44 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 15th 2007 Location: Duluth, Mn, USA Current Sled: 04 800XCSP
	I guess I should have wrote that better...I meant what dtmmil said about loosening the limiter straps, he's correct. I will also mention that if you do this make sure your track tension is correct and the guides on the front of the skid rails are in good shape or not missing. I speared the track on my old Indy 600 while breaking trail on crusty snow because they were missing. Tore out 2 windows... Doing nothing is very hard to do...you never know when you're finished. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit