Anybody running Zbro X0 front shocks on XM??

[Melfjord]

have you tested the shocks yet? I got the shocks with tripple rate but its on a poo. I also noticed the front end dropped alot, but will you notice this while driving?

 

[ROKRIG]

I'm going to ride tomorrow so I'll be able to report back on the fronts. I've been too lazy to install the rear shock.

For the fronts, Nathan set up the assembly with a bit heavier duty tender and main springs

 

[Summit74]

Got out for little trail rip today on new Fox Evol RC2 Kashmia. Wow! What a difference compared to stock. Butter smooth. If those exits are as good, which I'm sure they are, you guys will be smiling.

 

[winter brew]

I just got a set of these, no snow to try them right now .
I wouldn't read too much into what they do in the garage, they will be totally different on the snow where valving comes into play.

 

[HESL]

Well what's the status on the field test? im very interested as its either these shocks or Elka?

 

[355v8s15]

I've got 100km on mine so far and love em!! Well worth the money just wish break in was done already haha

 

[ROKRIG]

I've installed the front shocks (X1's) and find that they are definitely better than the OEM units. Stability and impact absorption are quite nice. Having the progressive dampening is great and I feel like it would reduce the likelihood of cracking a rib if you come down a little front heavy.

 

[3C Guiding]

Picked up my 2014 XM and decided the only thing I was going to do to it besides braces and a can was suspension. Got a good deal on Tom's Emotion kit for the rear and called up Zbro's to get some front shocks. Placed my order via phone and specified my weight, riding style and no sway bar (245-250lbs ready to ride with aggressive riding style, boondocking, jumps under 100ft and drops no bigger than 30ft). Guy taking the order says no problem.

Get the shocks and they look awesome but can't help but notice they seem a little soft (could compress shock about 2 inches just by pushing down on them) I figure I'd bolt them up and see how the sled sat. Get them on and with just the weight of the sled alone the shocks sag about 2 inches, with me on them they sag another 1-1.5 inches, with me standing on one running board the shock is bottomed out/sitting on the bump stop. Granted this is on the garage floor but I'm pretty sure this isn't going to work.

I contact Zbros and tell them the story and they say hmm that seems odd they should be really close? but have me send them back and see what they can do for me. I send the shocks back and they re spring them and get them back to me. The new springs (were 145's and are now 160's) so again I do the ol compression test and can get the shock to compress about an inch and a half but they do feel stiffer by a little. Bolt them up to the sled and let the sled down on the ground and again sags about 1.5-2 inches with just the sled alone. With me on the sled they sag about another inch and again can bottom them out with ease when standing on one running board. I haven't gotten to talk to Zbros since I tried the shocks out again but I'm sure they will be nothing but friendly and helpful as they have been through this whole process.

I guess what my question is does anybody else have these shocks and if so how much sag are you getting and how easy is it to bottom them out? I can't even get the stock shocks to come close to bottoming out on the 3rd setting. Also if anybody has these shocks and are close to my size what bottom/main spring are you using? Should I keep trying to get these dialed in or should I just go with a pair of float evols or raptors?

Sorry about the long post and thanks for any insight.

don't read into what your shocks are doing in the shop. my shocks "X1" are set up for big jumping 200ft+ and I can hit the bump stop in the shop as well. when I'm riding I don't bottom out or have a ruff ride. you need to tune the shocks when you are riding them on the snow. if you would like to talk to me about it more give me a call 3076909391.

 

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Thanks 3C I appreciate you're offer. I got my springs swapped out and am just getting the fine tuning. If I run into any hiccups I'll give you a shout.