![]() The following technique is a basic principle to properly set ride height on most snowmobiles built since the mid 1990s. Taking the time to set the ride height will give you a good starting point and eliminate the majority of those symptoms before you ever get your sled on the trail. Snowmobiles set up with a good ride height baseline will tend to have fewer ill-handling characteristics. ![]() This exercise displays that spring rates and preload have an effective relationship between the front and rear ride height. Now lift up on the front bumper, notice the rear suspension sag and the weight of the front becomes increasingly heavier at the point where the rear suspension becomes coupled. Test this by pushing down on the front bumper. Raising the front suspension will cause a low rear ride height, simulating the need for more torsion spring preload. Lowering the front suspension will unload the rear suspension causing it to top out. Adjustments made to the front suspension will transfer energy to affect the rear suspension. ![]() Correct Adjustments Bring About BalanceĪ rigid chassis links a snowmobile’s front and rear suspensions. Setting a sled’s ride height will establish a baseline and allow you to effectively make further adjustments - shock calibrations, weight transfer - if necessary. ![]() Shock clicker adjustments are geared toward changes in trail conditions or personal feel. ![]() Most suspension adjustments are geared toward setting ride height. If a vehicle’s ride height is set wrong, it can be the major contributor of an ill-handling sled with front-end push, too much weight transfer, chassis roll, darting and all-around instability. Ride height is a term that refers to setting a snowmobile’s suspension for the load it will carry. Whether you’re blazing a path down a rutted-out ditchline or cruising at a leisurely pace, the difference between being worn out at the end of the day versus full of energy can often be determined by your suspension setup. This story about proper suspension settings was first posted nearly 10 years ago, and over time has been one of the most popular stories. ![]()
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