2012 Pro front springs

[Pgritton]

Just bought a new 2012 Pro a couple months ago. Trying to get the suspension adjusted to my liking. That said, I am a newb to newer machines, last one I owned was a 2000 800 Polaris.

To start, I backed off the spring pressure on the two ski springs, but what I didn't check was to see if there was pressure on the springs when the front of the sled was lifted off the ground. While in Togwotee I tipped the machine up on it's side and discovered one of the spring retainers missing. Checked the other side and found that where I had the spring set it too was loose when there was no weight on the ski. $38 later I have a new retainer, replaced it and tightened the tension on the spring down about 1/4 inch past contact with no weight on the ski's. Did I do this right?

Next I notice that the two spacers on the ski are on the outside of the spindle, making the skis sit in their widest position. If I put the two spacers on the inside, will it potentially improve handling? Any negatives to narrowing the ski stance?

 

[metallicat]

Sounds right on the front springs. and i would say try running the front end all the way NARROW. It makes it SOOOO much easier to throw around. probably a little tippy on the trails for some, but much better in the snow!

 

[cateye5312]

Run on the narrowest settings. Even my wife thinks this platform works better on the narrowest setting - she doesn't think it's tippy at all and she spends a considerable amount of time on the trail.
By the way when talking about shocks the front shock usually refers to the front track shock not the ski shocks. I found that out the hard way when ordering replacement parts. The ski shocks are referred to as IFS shocks.

 

[j.c.higgins]

The factory installed front spring length is 10.25" with the front end lifted up.