[Tripoli]

I out over 2k miles on this new snowmobile this year and the shocks are starting to lose performance. The season is ending so I am wondering if I should get them rebuilt or should I get a new shock package? Getting them rebuilt could only set me back $400 but looking at some of the other shock packages they run as far as $4k from what I have seen. I am wondering about what exactly the 4k is worth that makes riding so much better. Is it just to make the older audience more comfortable while riding? Or will is it for younger cats as well? From what I can see it effects traction on trails but what about the longevity of the shocks? I just am trying to understand the importance because I had no problem keeping up with everyone on the trails this year however, people seem to think high quality shocks are a big deal. Thank you.

 

[kccats]

Welcome
Well if you can put on that many miles
just have them rebuilt!
Generally a shock rebuild is bout $50

 

[Coolhand]

Shock rebuilds have gone up. Just for a standard old Fox Shock now at the stealership figure starting at 80 dollars. Locally I can get them done for 55 and that is the cheapest around. For newer ones the prices go up even more because of the travel and tools involved.

Just get them rebuilt from someone local who has a good reputation. I found the guy I use by a recommendation from someone else and he is top notch to the point even dealerships if they don't do rebuilds ( and a LOT do NOT do rebuilds anymore) recommend him. A lot of dealers have given up doing rebuilds because of the tools, time and parts you have to stock. Just how it is anymore.

 

[TheBearAk]

Wonder what the warranty says.

 

[kccats]

I doubt shocks or carbides and belts are covered

 

[snowmoer]

You need to check and see if the shocks can be rebuilt. If I remember correctly, the HPG shocks on the base SP were not rebuildable. The shocks on the spring order sleds were higher end and could be rebuilt.

 

[TheBearAk]

Shocks were covered up to a certain mileage. I believe mine were to 2500 miles. My rear shock was replaced under warranty, but I only had about 250 miles on it and it blew the seals out.

 

[Yamaha440]

I like to refresh the shocks every 2k miles or so. Service intervals don't really change with the "class" of shock, the oil breaks down with use all the same. Rougher trails will wear them out more quickly, as will bouncing on the trailer! Upgrade shock packages usually offer some external adjust-ability, larger oil capacity, and different valving.

I've got a lot of shocks to rebuild (and tune!), so I invested in a nitrogen tank and regulator to do it myself. If the seals are in good shape, it's only $3 or so to change the oil!