Replace 2024 Torsion Suspension with Coil-Over?

[03RMK800]

Looking the changes for 2026 Summit, and what's substantial compared to my 2024 Summit X. A couple of the "new and better" are intriguing. The new steering would be great, but I understand retrofitting gets into a lot of things, like spindles, shocks, tie rods, etc., as well as a steering post.

The other attractive new feature is the coil over rear suspension. It looks like its possible to drop the torsion springs, and change out the shock to a coil-over shock system. Not sure if this would work, or if the T Motion has to be locked up, or changed out.

Thoughts on feasibility and roadblocks like more expense, will be appreciated.

 

[Blainelukens]

I would sure think you could put the coil over shock in the rear skid assuming the geometry didn’t change. Being it just came out I doubt we will really know much until next year.

 

[justinkredible56]

zbroz has had this kit for quite a while. I think there may even be a few others offering something similar:

Ski-Doo Gen 5 Mountain X1 EXIT Rear 146"-165" Coilover Conversion Shock (2023-2024)

Our new X1 Coilover Conversion EXIT Shock Kit is a game-changer for your Gen 5 skid. It transforms the stock torsion spring on the tMotion X and tMotion XT rear suspension to a coilover shock. It dramatically improves the overall rear suspension performance from small bump to larger hits...

www.zbrozracing.com

 

[Norona]

Looking the changes for 2026 Summit, and what's substantial compared to my 2024 Summit X. A couple of the "new and better" are intriguing. The new steering would be great, but I understand retrofitting gets into a lot of things, like spindles, shocks, tie rods, etc., as well as a steering post.

The other attractive new feature is the coil over rear suspension. It looks like its possible to drop the torsion springs, and change out the shock to a coil-over shock system. Not sure if this would work, or if the T Motion has to be locked up, or changed out.

Thoughts on feasibility and roadblocks like more expense, will be appreciated.

Skid is different and different geo so you would need the whole skid.

 

[Driver]

Looking the changes for 2026 Summit, and what's substantial compared to my 2024 Summit X. A couple of the "new and better" are intriguing. The new steering would be great, but I understand retrofitting gets into a lot of things, like spindles, shocks, tie rods, etc., as well as a steering post.

If you want to update just the steering you need steering column, tie rods, supporting bridge & ball stud. See no reason why you would you necessarily need spindles and shocks unless you are gonna make it as 32".

 

[Norona]

If you want to update just the steering you need steering column, tie rods, supporting bridge & ball stud. See no reason why you would you necessarily need spindles and shocks unless you are gonna make it as 32".

there would be no reason to do this unless you were going to run 32 in my opinion, also on the coil over, the reason ski doo did it was to make the sled lighter, coil over makes it lighter but you need a bigger more robust shock to handle the suspension now. Torsions are old but they work, they handle small and large bump compliance, allowing the suspension to handle the middle. The coil over is more poppy because the suspension is a bit stiffer and also has more rebound. It is why it cost more on a sled like the expert which has more capacity and why the coil over on the summit x would not work well in the expert. Like every year guys suggest this and that to make their older sled like the new one, it is hard to do that, so if you don't upgrade enjoy your sled and save your money for gas and oil and more riding days as that will give you a better experience than spending thousands to try and make an older sled like a new one.

 

[Driver]

there would be no reason to do this unless you were going to run 32 in my opinion, also on the coil over, the reason ski doo did it was to make the sled lighter, coil over makes it lighter but you need a bigger more robust shock to handle the suspension now. Torsions are old but they work, they handle small and large bump compliance, allowing the suspension to handle the middle. The coil over is more poppy because the suspension is a bit stiffer and also has more rebound. It is why it cost more on a sled like the expert which has more capacity and why the coil over on the summit x would not work well in the expert. Like every year guys suggest this and that to make their older sled like the new one, it is hard to do that, so if you don't upgrade enjoy your sled and save your money for gas and oil and more riding days as that will give you a better experience than spending thousands to try and make an older sled like a new one.

Dont understand why are you quoting me, but new steering has less slop, skis turn more and theres less bump steering. Lynx also has it on Shredders with 34" & 36" stance. So if somebody wants to do it why not, if it improves riding experience its always cheaper than throwing 10 000$ extra for a new sled.

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

Dont understand why are you quoting me, but new steering has less slop, skis turn more and theres less bump steering. Lynx also has it on Shredders with 34" & 36" stance. So if somebody wants to do it why not, if it improves riding experience its always cheaper than throwing 10 000$ extra for a new sled.

I think Norona's only acceptable version of modding a sled involves a six pack of beer and that's it.

 

[turboless terry]

Dont understand why are you quoting me, but new steering has less slop, skis turn more and theres less bump steering. Lynx also has it on Shredders with 34" & 36" stance. So if somebody wants to do it why not, if it improves riding experience its always cheaper than throwing 10 000$ extra for a new sled.

I actually agree with you on this. It probably doesn't cost that much being you're not dealing with shocks. More labor than anything. Less slop and more steering angle is great.
I also agree with norona. By doing this your not guaranteed the same handling. The only thing you're guaranteed is an old sled with new steering. There was no talk, that i remember, on lynx cutting bump steering 52%. That could be on whole design of 32. Lynx aren't as twitchy because of spindle offset anyway. All the years of modding sleds and a few years down the road the factory comes out with a bone stock sled that works better. I like mods but it is a lot of wasted money when you look back on it. All what someone wants. My 2 cents on what he's getting at.