18+ shocks into 2014 162 skid

[snowcannon]

I spent quite a bit of time searching, but couldn't find a clear answer. Can I put shocks from a 2018 skid onto my 2014 skid? Both 162. I think the link rod needs to be lengthened and new (lower?) mounting holes drilled for the center shock. Is that correct? Any adverse effects of doing this?
I want to swap out my float 2's for float 3 evol's to make the trail ride less brutal. And there seems to be way more of those shocks from 16+ & 18+ skids available.

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[kidwoo]

You'll definitely need a different pull rod for the rear. Not sure of the years they changed the rails and front shock mount. Some of the guys with 2013-2018 sleds should know for sure.

The QS3 shocks that came on the mountain cats aren't evol chambers (they're better IMO). I took the evols that came on my 2016 LTD off and put the non evol ones on. I like them much better.

 

[boondocker97]

The front track shock is longer on the 2016+ skids to go with the revised rail profile in the front. Bolting it in directly might cause track stab issues. May be able to drill a new hole in the rail further back and lay the shock down more for it to fit. This will make the shock softer though.

 

[bgraff1]

rear shock will work but the front shock is too long unless you get the 16+ rails. if you get the rails then you also need the 16+ rear pull rod