Raptor rear shocks sit low

[Yaeger34]

So I had my raptors rebuilt before I threw them on my 2015 rmk pro 155. The front I have no issues with. The rear is sagging so bad. It sits like my sled sat with blown walker evans. I don't think the actual raptor shocks are blown as they were just rebuilt and no oil leaking. I can lift up like 3 to 4 inches on the bumper before I lift the slid. This is going to suck when stuck. Also I was sidehilling in a ditch and notice the sled always wants to shoot up. Like the bottom wants to fall down and point the sled up instead of holding a line. I know thats more common for a 155 but my 12 didn't really do that. I can grab pics later if that helps but anyone have any ideas?

 

[TRS]

So I had my raptors rebuilt before I threw them on my 2015 rmk pro 155. The front I have no issues with. The rear is sagging so bad. It sits like my sled sat with blown walker evans. I don't think the actual raptor shocks are blown as they were just rebuilt and no oil leaking. I can lift up like 3 to 4 inches on the bumper before I lift the slid. This is going to suck when stuck. Also I was sidehilling in a ditch and notice the sled always wants to shoot up. Like the bottom wants to fall down and point the sled up instead of holding a line. I know thats more common for a 155 but my 12 didn't really do that. I can grab pics later if that helps but anyone have any ideas?

If the shocks came off your 12. The front shocks are to long for the 15.

 

[Yaeger34]

Nope these shocks are off the 13 and up. But the front shocks aren't a problem just the rears.

 

[ditch1000]

Check your track tension; if you are running the track too loose, it will put a lot of sag in the suspension like you are describing.... Check the specs in your owners manual; if it is looser than that, just tighten it up to the specs listed....

 

[Yaeger34]

Track tension is spot on....Even loose isn't going to cause that much sag.

 

[05rmksteve]

Who rebuilt your shocks? I have a set of WE with a fresh rebuild and there leaking oil. Possibility that the oil or gas has leaked out or not the proper amount added. Pull them offf and see if you can collapse them easily with the spring off.

 

[Butta]

I'll ask the dumb question, you don't have the skis up on sled dollies or anything? Even the small height of the Sure Grip sled dollies will have a big effect on how the rear sits.

I always try the simple things first.....no offense intended.

 

[snowaround]

i installed rapter springs on my stk. clickers and same issue rear is very soft!

 

[Yaeger34]

I've had about 20 shocks rebuilt from the guy I go through. He used to do it for yamaha racing years back, he knows his stuff. I called Jake at raptor and he assured me this is pretty normal and not to make any adjustments until I try it in the mountains. He said that a lot of people worry about this without truly riding it and that the ride will be better this way. So we will see this weekend and I will report back.