M8 Timbersled rear setup.
- Thread starter Turbo11T
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If you don't have a set of the Ice Age rails for that skid, I would get them. I replaced my stock rails that I'd used the 'fit kit' on last year, and the mount points on the Ice Age rails are slightly different.
I couldn't ever get this skid set up the way I liked it last year, but after redoing the rails on it this year it seems to be an improvement. Obviously I haven't had it in any deep powder yet, but the deep powder I never have had an issue with this skid, its only been in the 12" or less type conditions it seems to run way too much ski pressure.
But ... putting the 1/2" shim on the top part of the slide reduces the ski pressure, and then I let my limiter straps out all the way too was the best I got it last year for boondocking ....
Gonna have to wait till it snows a little to tell ya how well it works with the slightly different mount points on the ice age rails .... but, even with all this said, I think the skid is a big improvement over stock, but it still just doesn't feel to me like it transfers weight the way you want it to for boondocking.....
but it does keep the nose down on a turbo sled on the hills.
I couldn't ever get this skid set up the way I liked it last year, but after redoing the rails on it this year it seems to be an improvement. Obviously I haven't had it in any deep powder yet, but the deep powder I never have had an issue with this skid, its only been in the 12" or less type conditions it seems to run way too much ski pressure.
But ... putting the 1/2" shim on the top part of the slide reduces the ski pressure, and then I let my limiter straps out all the way too was the best I got it last year for boondocking ....
Gonna have to wait till it snows a little to tell ya how well it works with the slightly different mount points on the ice age rails .... but, even with all this said, I think the skid is a big improvement over stock, but it still just doesn't feel to me like it transfers weight the way you want it to for boondocking.....
but it does keep the nose down on a turbo sled on the hills.
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flatlandsledder
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shock placement
I was told to put the shock in the rear mounting hole. Not sure if this will help as I haven't tried it yet.
I was told to put the shock in the rear mounting hole. Not sure if this will help as I haven't tried it yet.
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taylorbok
Active member
I just put one on my 09 800 ski doo 146 boosted, awesome skid, mine is the new setup, 2012 version with the on the fly adjustable coupling. boondocks great, good on the trail and jumps great so far. I highly recommend them, I have only tried a hand full of other skids but this seems to work the best for my riding style.
Seen the new setup at the snow show this weekend and giving some thought. I ride a boosted M8 and keeping the front down is a problem. Any one else have an opinion? They don't give these away
