ARC - Remote 3 position vs 2 position

[nater24]

Hey everyone,

I'm on a 2016 axys with a sidekick turbo. I rode it all last winter the kit and set up is awesome. I didn't do anything else to the sled. This season I'm thinking of doing a rear shock package and also seriously thinking of doing the ARC.

For those of you who have had the 3 position or the 2 position what are your thoughts. There is $150 difference in cost between them. Looks like the 3 position one is better quality and, of course, has 3 positions. Which one makes the most sense in your opinion.

I'd also like to hear the opinions of those who haven't had the ARC.

Thanks for your help!

 

[Spaarky]

$150 it would be 3 position without question. You not only get the adjustability of the 3 position but the air shock too.

 

[longlugs]

I have the 3-position ARC sitting in my garage waiting to be installed on my 155" Silber Turbo Axys. Shop, you can find them for the same price as the 2-position.

 

[nater24]

Yeah that's what i was thinking. Just wanted to check and see if there was something that I wasn't thinking about.

Thanks for the reply

 

[Spaarky]

The air shock gives you a ton of adjustment.

 

[bnorth]

Air shock is nice for added adjustability by changing pressures. Both the fox air and raptor have rebound adjustment.

 

[sledheadd]

How good are these arc units at keeping the front planted on steep climbs at 12+lbs of boost?
I've always ran aftermarket skids on my turbo sleds,I may want to try something different this time around.

 

[Sage Crusher]

How good are these arc units at keeping the front planted on steep climbs at 12+lbs of boost?
I've always ran aftermarket skids on my turbo sleds,I may want to try something different this time around.

Same here... but after reviewing Skinz video- it seems like you almost never use the 2nd position in the 3 position system- it's either uncoupled for tree /side hilling- or full for keeping it planted.
Trails are not in my section of riding so #2 is not a kill deal
Sure glad to see a price drop from the initial from years past.

Talking to Keven @ K-mod- using a manual adjustable position coupler on a stock suspension on the rear, will only cause harm to the rear arm as it is shorter than the front, and would end up damaging the rear arm, coupling when the front want to transfer- Hence the need as to having equal lengths of arms front and rear.

 

[icr]

Same here... but after reviewing Skinz video- it seems like you almost never use the 2nd position in the 3 position system- it's either uncoupled for tree /side hilling- or full for keeping it planted.
Trails are not in my section of riding so #2 is not a kill deal
Sure glad to see a price drop from the initial from years past.

Talking to Keven @ K-mod- using a manual adjustable position coupler on a stock suspension on the rear, will only cause harm to the rear arm as it is shorter than the front, and would end up damaging the rear arm, coupling when the front want to transfer- Hence the need as to having equal lengths of arms front and rear.

Does having an adjustable coupling mechanism like kmod or timbersled effectively change the length of the rear arm depending on where it's set to couple?

 

[Spaarky]

Position of coupling depends on rider and pressure. I think Burandt likes 2 and Adams 3, I can't remember. Also it's adjustable with the shock pressure.

I love #2 on the way in at night. I hate trails too.

 

[tdbaugha]

Does having an adjustable coupling mechanism like kmod or timbersled effectively change the length of the rear arm depending on where it's set to couple?

Not on a Kmod.

 

[LongHorn XC]

ARC vs. K-Mod

If a person wanted high-end shocks and the ARC system, why not just by a K-Mod? Seems like you would be better off.

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

If a person wanted high-end shocks and the ARC system, why not just by a K-Mod? Seems like you would be better off.

Does kmod have a handlebar adjustable coupling available now?

 

[WyoPro]

I put the 3 pos on my AXYS 155. I've got X2 rear and X1 center. Probably overkill, but I'm excited because I can set the skid up so its playful and then activate the ARC for keeping the skis pinned when I want. We'll see....