I ordered a 15 pro with clickers on front and wanna know if anyone (RCS) makes a Ti spring for all four shocks on a pro? Also what's the first place to lose extra weight on this chassis?
Does RCS make ti springs for pro shocks
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This guy has springs for raptor shocks they might work.
http://www.alternativeimpact.com/raptor performance shocks.htm
http://www.alternativeimpact.com/raptor performance shocks.htm
RCI does have double spring sizes and plastic spacers , hope you got a good tax return because you looking at some big $$$$ for 4 shocks worth of springs. I have a set of 140 or 160 lb per inch in the spare parts buckets that where $400+ back a few years ago. They are very light compared to carbon steel.
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They won't be that much lighter than the springs on your Pro (good open wind design). It is in the 500 or more dollar per lb area. The wire has to be so much thicker you just about lose the 25% advantage of ty.
They do feel-react different though. In a better more supple way.
They do feel-react different though. In a better more supple way.
Ti springs
Trust me, if Rasmussen had to pay for those springs they wouldn't be on his sled. That's a whole lot of cash for very little gain. Especially with your clickers. Also, I would put a Dan Adams Next Level seat on and ride it. I honestly don't think a person needs to take any weight off. It's a superbly balanced sled. You'll love it.
Trust me, if Rasmussen had to pay for those springs they wouldn't be on his sled. That's a whole lot of cash for very little gain. Especially with your clickers. Also, I would put a Dan Adams Next Level seat on and ride it. I honestly don't think a person needs to take any weight off. It's a superbly balanced sled. You'll love it.
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RCS stuff rides good tho
Rcs stuff is no more expensive than other aftermarket suspensions if you factor in its just springs (and valving) on stock equipment. How much does a full suspension sell for? If you can make your factory stuff work properly I bet it costs a lot less than full replacement plus it's easier to find factory arms etc if you do have a mishap.
Rcs stuff is no more expensive than other aftermarket suspensions if you factor in its just springs (and valving) on stock equipment. How much does a full suspension sell for? If you can make your factory stuff work properly I bet it costs a lot less than full replacement plus it's easier to find factory arms etc if you do have a mishap.
Do what you want
My point is ride the sled before going and dropping that kind of cash on springs. I doubt that
most people would be able to tell the difference between the stock springs and rcs, as
the shocks in question are clickers. Pretty much infinite adjustment. That is my point.
My point is ride the sled before going and dropping that kind of cash on springs. I doubt that
most people would be able to tell the difference between the stock springs and rcs, as
the shocks in question are clickers. Pretty much infinite adjustment. That is my point.
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What's the point in going titanium, weight, ride, or both?
Both! There is a synergistic effect from both the lighter weight and the mechanical properties of TI. It reacts much faster to terrain input than even the high quality Chrome / Silicone steel springs. Which allows the suspension to remain in contact with the ground more (read-traction and control) as well as eliminating the harshness. It is one of the things one must feel to realize the true difference and the short comings of steel springs and the shock valving they do to try and compensate for the harshness / mecanical properties of the Chrome / Silicone steel. But for the money the high quality Chrome /silicone steel springs are pretty good. The junk springs all the OEM's put on as standard are not even in the same ballpark as either of the above options.
I would go as far as to say; a Sled with the wrong rate RCS TI springs will still ride better than a properly set up steel sprung sled. I am no expert, just my observation and personal expirence over the years. FWIW
In my opinion, if you are buying springs; get at least the high quality Chrome / Silicone steel springs (Ebach and others), but for the ultimate ride / performance RCS TI springs are worth the investment. The RCS TI's will never fatigue, they never sag, they will out live you and all the sleds you install them on. That said beware of the lesser cheaper TI knock offs like cat used on the HCR and other sleds although even those are way better than the OEM steel springs.
