Raptor springs- stiff or standard?

[ullose272]

Going to order raptor trs springs tomarro. Im about 230 geared up. What experience have you guys had between the stiff and standard rates? It says 250 on the web site. Im not going to get that heavy but i dont want to be undersprung.

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[XFIRE800]

Going to order raptor trs springs tomarro. Im about 230 geared up. What experience have you guys had between the stiff and standard rates? It says 250 on the web site. Im not going to get that heavy but i dont want to be undersprung.

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I have the standard rates, pretty soft. The stock shocks still suck, needs a revalve bad. I can't believe how ****ty the stock suspension is on these sleds.

 

[snosumitcsr]

Get the stiff spring. I had the soft first, then had to order the stiff. I'm 220.

BTW.. the stiff rate only applies to the Rear track spring, the other three springs are the same weather you order the soft or stiff package. unless something has changed since last year according to the information I got from Jake at Raptor.

Rod

 

[ullose272]

Get the stiff spring. I had the soft first, then had to order the stiff. I'm 220.

BTW.. the stiff rate only applies to the Rear track spring, the other three springs are the same weather you order the soft or stiff package. unless something has changed since last year according to the information I got from Jake at Raptor.

Rod

Sweet thanks. That might be perfect anyways

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[Uncle Bob]

I have the standard rates, pretty soft. The stock shocks still suck, needs a revalve bad. I can't believe how ****ty the stock suspension is on these sleds.

exactly, dont put lipstick on a pig, these shocks are junk, probably the worst stock offered shock since the 90's. get the complete raptor package

 

[Indy_500]

I have the standard rates, pretty soft. The stock shocks still suck, needs a revalve bad. I can't believe how ****ty the stock suspension is on these sleds.

x2 I weigh 155 without gear, and have the stock RTS spring cranked almost all the way. The ride out is horrible, I bottom out on every single bump. WTF Polaris get us some real shocks. Can't imagine riding this thing being another 100 lbs heavier...

 

[ullose272]

exactly, dont put lipstick on a pig, these shocks are junk, probably the worst stock offered shock since the 90's. get the complete raptor package

Ill invest in the shocks over the summer. For now the springs will do.

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[gerrman]

Rode the Raptor TRS firm Rear rack Spring on the weekend. I go 250+ geared up. Trail out was a bit bumpy, spring felt a little to firm(stiff). Stock shocks, no revalve. Will remove and put stock spring back in and add some more preload. Will deal with new shock/spring or revalve after the season. Only fourth ride on new Axys.

 

[Sage Crusher]

Rode the Raptor TRS firm Rear rack Spring on the weekend. I go 250+ geared up. Trail out was a bit bumpy, spring felt a little to firm(stiff). Stock shocks, no revalve. Will remove and put stock spring back in and add some more preload. Will deal with new shock/spring or revalve after the season. Only fourth ride on new Axys.

Depending on the adjustment- I have Raptor Springs on all 4 with WE Standard shocks
I had the softer Raptor RTS and it was way to soft- alot of SAG!! adjusted from 11" all the way to 9-1/2 and it got pretty unmanageable (Harsh)
( 210 in my birthday suit) went to the higher RTS spring set @ under 10-9/16" and perfect..

Depending on the preload.. The heaver TRS spring you can get away with a light setting to use the entire travel of the spring and IMHO at my 230 dressed this is a good spring to assist in gaining back the sag and the travel lost and obtaining a better ride than the stock RTS

S/C

 

[shattuck]

Does the rear track spring still lower the ride height like it did on the 2015 and earlier PRO's?

 

[Sage Crusher]

Does the rear track spring still lower the ride height like it did on the 2015 and earlier PRO's?

If you thinking that the standard TRS from Raptor will improve the ride height ( SAG) it won't...... but will drastically improve the ride !
Thats why we are trying the firmer spring with less preload for several given weights of riders- Trying on 5 different riders 5 different Axys 155 & 163's

S/C

 

[shattuck]

If you thinking that the standard TRS from Raptor will improve the ride height ( SAG) it won't...... but will drastically improve the ride !
Thats why we are trying the firmer spring with less preload for several given weights of riders- Trying on 5 different riders 5 different Axys 155 & 163's

S/C

No I had a set for a 2012 PRO and they made the rear end sit considerbly lower the rear track spring was much shorter uncompressed then the stock spring.

 

[Sage Crusher]

No I had a set for a 2012 PRO and they made the rear end sit considerbly lower the rear track spring was much shorter uncompressed then the stock spring.

The Raptor TRS is considerably higher than a stock spring.
Stock Axys RTS in first Pic-
Raptor TRS / RTS second Pic-

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S/C

 

[shattuck]

Thanks for taking the time to post. They obviously fixed this from the previous generation springs.