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In the attempt to fix some of the unique handling aspects of the Gen-4 platform, I have listened to many conversations about spindles, rubbers, t-motion lock out, better suspension, "just get used to it", "learn to ride it", post forward kits, etc.
I think we can all agree that the gen-4 does not handle like an Arctic Cat or Polaris. Some love it, some hate it. There's nothing wrong with that and to each there own. Every brand has pro's and cons.
I spent the last 11 years riding Cats (including 4-strokes) and Poos. They handle very similarly to me. I switched to Doo 2 years ago. For me, there are many pros of the Doo. However, I have felt that the sled tends to transfer to the tail facilitating trenching vs getting on top of the snow and that side hilling tends to be rather squirrelly. Those are the only two cons in my eyes.
One clear issue are the rubbers. Way too much flex. Durapro fixed this. Even better than the 2021 rubbers and spindles, I measured as I have a 2019 and 2021. I rode with t-motion for one year and locked it out with a Z-motion rear link. I prefer locked out. Was it a game changer? No. However, the set up did reduce the squirrelliness at a fair price. I know the benefit of good shocks but I don't think that is a game changer either regarding addressing the issues I see.
Torsion Springs - It that it? No other mountain sled has them. I never hear anyone talking about the benefits of them. Rumors indicate more predictability sidehilling and better transfer allowing the sled to pop up on the snow.
Several kits out there from Elka, Toms, Zbros, Raptor ACE, etc. Do these kits fix the issue?
Most anyone that spends large amounts of coin on an upgrade will defend that upgrade to the grave even if they don't see any significant gain. Has anyone tried these kits compared to the the other kits? Is one better? And how does it truly compare to stock for those that have ridden other brands in the last 5 years?
Not looking for input from people who suspect it will be better or worse. Real world feedback appreciated.
Thanks for your time and insight.
p.s. In the end, at least we aren't riding polaris and hiking out
I think we can all agree that the gen-4 does not handle like an Arctic Cat or Polaris. Some love it, some hate it. There's nothing wrong with that and to each there own. Every brand has pro's and cons.
I spent the last 11 years riding Cats (including 4-strokes) and Poos. They handle very similarly to me. I switched to Doo 2 years ago. For me, there are many pros of the Doo. However, I have felt that the sled tends to transfer to the tail facilitating trenching vs getting on top of the snow and that side hilling tends to be rather squirrelly. Those are the only two cons in my eyes.
One clear issue are the rubbers. Way too much flex. Durapro fixed this. Even better than the 2021 rubbers and spindles, I measured as I have a 2019 and 2021. I rode with t-motion for one year and locked it out with a Z-motion rear link. I prefer locked out. Was it a game changer? No. However, the set up did reduce the squirrelliness at a fair price. I know the benefit of good shocks but I don't think that is a game changer either regarding addressing the issues I see.
Torsion Springs - It that it? No other mountain sled has them. I never hear anyone talking about the benefits of them. Rumors indicate more predictability sidehilling and better transfer allowing the sled to pop up on the snow.
Several kits out there from Elka, Toms, Zbros, Raptor ACE, etc. Do these kits fix the issue?
Most anyone that spends large amounts of coin on an upgrade will defend that upgrade to the grave even if they don't see any significant gain. Has anyone tried these kits compared to the the other kits? Is one better? And how does it truly compare to stock for those that have ridden other brands in the last 5 years?
Not looking for input from people who suspect it will be better or worse. Real world feedback appreciated.
Thanks for your time and insight.
p.s. In the end, at least we aren't riding polaris and hiking out