Has anyone fit the Axys spindals on a Pro yet?
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It's sure to happen, but the chassis dynamics would be significantly changed if the skid wasn't also dropped in the tunnel, new drop brackets, and then they might as well do a D&R of the driveshaft, too. That would be a big project, fun if you have the tools and time, otherwise, just buy an Axys.
I'm hoping that someone with both sets of spindles... both out of the sled can do some careful comparison of the two spindles...Besides the longer distance from the lower ball-joint to the ski pivot...
How does the height of the steering arm (the part the tie rod connects to on the spindle) compare to AXYS-to-ProRide? Does this arm have the same relationship to the centerline of the ball-joint pivot axys (the line between the upper and lower ball joints (like if you put a long 10mm rod through the top and bottom holes)??
It would be nice if they were the same... since the "street price" on the AXYS spindles, sold through PG&A, in Black, Red, Blue and Orange... will be in the neighborhood of $290.00...I'd be stoked at this option, with some other "tweaks" to bring the Pro-Rides some of the handling characteristics of the AXYS.
Another benifit of the AXYS spindle is that it has a longer "nose" to help kee the ski rubbers from having the issues they have with the ProRide spindles.
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ZBROZ Performance has them in an offset design, 1" narrower as does Source-Innovations (Teth-Air)
How does the height of the steering arm (the part the tie rod connects to on the spindle) compare to AXYS-to-ProRide? Does this arm have the same relationship to the centerline of the ball-joint pivot axys (the line between the upper and lower ball joints (like if you put a long 10mm rod through the top and bottom holes)??
It would be nice if they were the same... since the "street price" on the AXYS spindles, sold through PG&A, in Black, Red, Blue and Orange... will be in the neighborhood of $290.00...I'd be stoked at this option, with some other "tweaks" to bring the Pro-Rides some of the handling characteristics of the AXYS.
Another benifit of the AXYS spindle is that it has a longer "nose" to help kee the ski rubbers from having the issues they have with the ProRide spindles.
OR
ZBROZ Performance has them in an offset design, 1" narrower as does Source-Innovations (Teth-Air)
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volcano buster
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My question is "Why?"
Won't this affect the geometry between the front and rear of the sled since the skis will be lower in the snow?
Won't this affect the geometry between the front and rear of the sled since the skis will be lower in the snow?
Yes... adjustments to the rear would need to be made as well... moving the skid down a bit in the chassis... not sure yet of the rails on the AXYS-mtn sleds also sit at a different angle to the ground as well.
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hankohlson
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Ive been intrigued by this for a while. My plan is to run the axys spindles up front, relocate the FTA mount down 1" and back 1" to retain approach angle. Im running the 7 tooth drivers so I should be able to acomodate the differnece in track adjustment. On the rear mount VanAmburg makes a hanger for a 1"x1" drop and roll that should work great.
My big question is what it will do to ski pressure and how the sled gets up on the snow?
My big question is what it will do to ski pressure and how the sled gets up on the snow?
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geo
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Just curious because a lot of threads this pre-season seem to be about changing the old Pro to a lifted sled because the parts are there from the Axys.
Is it because you have ridden an Axys or another lifted sled and prefer it to the way the old Pro handles in stock geometry?
Not really apples to apples but we "lifted" sleds a long time ago too. There are advantages and disadvantages to many mods but it's always fun to do.
Polaris has changed a lot in the new chassis to lift the rider and chassis. Things like C of G with different motor and drive train positioning, rider positioning, suspention geometry and how it puts those forces into the chassis to work with the C of G is all part of their development of the next level of RMK.
Like I said, just curious if taller is now better.
Is it because you have ridden an Axys or another lifted sled and prefer it to the way the old Pro handles in stock geometry?
Not really apples to apples but we "lifted" sleds a long time ago too. There are advantages and disadvantages to many mods but it's always fun to do.
Polaris has changed a lot in the new chassis to lift the rider and chassis. Things like C of G with different motor and drive train positioning, rider positioning, suspention geometry and how it puts those forces into the chassis to work with the C of G is all part of their development of the next level of RMK.
Like I said, just curious if taller is now better.
Geo,
Those are all good questions...There are minor changes all over the AXYS sled.
The only way to tell will be to try it... but doing a little homework before jumping into it may help a lot.
Those are all good questions...There are minor changes all over the AXYS sled.
The only way to tell will be to try it... but doing a little homework before jumping into it may help a lot.
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geo
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I'm of the opinion now, when it comes to OEM, if you have something that works it is very hard to make it better unless you narrow the field of focus.
I think our sport has evolved that far. Happened to bikes decades ago.
Hoping for the return of snow this season first. Then hoping for some early demo rides to see if the Poo guys made a great sled better without narrowing it's field of focus.
I think our sport has evolved that far. Happened to bikes decades ago.
Hoping for the return of snow this season first. Then hoping for some early demo rides to see if the Poo guys made a great sled better without narrowing it's field of focus.
