36" A-arm Kit. Which one?
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Dont forget Kmod at $695, I just purchased some Alternative Impact arms because I couldn't justify the extra cost of the kmod. I also chose AI over Zbroz because of the ability to maintain the swaybar. Also if you're looking for narrow, Timbersled may not be a good option as they are only a 38" arm setup.
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My KMOD 37" arms should be showing up any day now.
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Snow shows are coming
Lots of discounts and better prices.
I bought my z bros shipped 4 $450.00 and they come with new shorter tie rods, there 36" kit uses the 16.6 stock shock
either one is good just sway bar or not?
Lots of discounts and better prices.
I bought my z bros shipped 4 $450.00 and they come with new shorter tie rods, there 36" kit uses the 16.6 stock shock
either one is good just sway bar or not?
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nice. let us know how you like them. Is there any weight savings? also just curious why 37''? I have the alt impact arms 36'' and love them. Not sure how much dif you will notice at 37 but i do know when i get back on a stocker im glad to get mine back.
37 is all they make, not sure why they picked that number.
It will probably be December before I get to really try them out but oh well. I don't know weight savings yet, if I recall the email he sent me said they were a tad lighter than the stock 13+ arms and thosr are lighter than my 11 arms so some weight savings. I will try and weigh the two sets to figure out the difference when I install them.
It will probably be December before I get to really try them out but oh well. I don't know weight savings yet, if I recall the email he sent me said they were a tad lighter than the stock 13+ arms and thosr are lighter than my 11 arms so some weight savings. I will try and weigh the two sets to figure out the difference when I install them.
I have decided on either the alt impact or kmod and leaning towards the alt impact setup.
Looks like they had issues with the zbros, requires grinding and a new shock setup is highly recommended. They also shipped with incorrect hardware. I have dealt with another company and poorly designed a-arms before, so little worried.
Alt Impact seems like a stand-up guy who has posted on here with details on how his work with the sway bar and stock shocks.
Kmod looks to have put a lot of tech into the setup they have.
Looks like they had issues with the zbros, requires grinding and a new shock setup is highly recommended. They also shipped with incorrect hardware. I have dealt with another company and poorly designed a-arms before, so little worried.
Alt Impact seems like a stand-up guy who has posted on here with details on how his work with the sway bar and stock shocks.
Kmod looks to have put a lot of tech into the setup they have.
I've been looking into this for a while as well.
ALL of the companies mentioned above are top notch.
Both the Z-broz and the Alternative-Impact 36" front ends need to run 16.25" shocks for the sled to maintain factory front ride height and ski pressure.
The Z-broz does require a bit of filing or grinding of the spindle...but this is minor. The Alt impact does not require this.
I belive that the K-mod 37" front has compensated for this and keeps the ride height the same with the 2013/14/15 stock shocks...and needs a I'm checking into that right now.
The Timbersled kit measures out at 37.5" actually... though they advert it as 38"... their kit comes with billet spindles, arms and tie rods.
Works well with the 16.6" stock shocks but the 17.5 shocks need to be shortened.
2013/14/15 PRO RMK Shocks can be shortened with a simple shim-bushing for $25 OR have the body cut/threaded and the shaft also shortened. IMO, at less than $100 for the cut/thread for the PAIR... This is the best way to go as you will keep more useable travel than a shim-bushing.
Besides this... if you have a season or more on your sled... It is a good idea anyway to have your shocks serviced (use good synthetic shock oil rather than the factory walker oil)
2011/12 Stock PRO RMK shocks MUST have the body and shaft shortened PLUS... the shorter shaft end-eye changed if you want any semblance of respectable travel ...as these shocks are 17.5" long (1.25" is a lot to "shim" out of a shock and will reduce the travel by that amount)
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ALL of the companies mentioned above are top notch.
Both the Z-broz and the Alternative-Impact 36" front ends need to run 16.25" shocks for the sled to maintain factory front ride height and ski pressure.
The Z-broz does require a bit of filing or grinding of the spindle...but this is minor. The Alt impact does not require this.
I belive that the K-mod 37" front has compensated for this and keeps the ride height the same with the 2013/14/15 stock shocks...and needs a I'm checking into that right now.
The Timbersled kit measures out at 37.5" actually... though they advert it as 38"... their kit comes with billet spindles, arms and tie rods.
Works well with the 16.6" stock shocks but the 17.5 shocks need to be shortened.
2013/14/15 PRO RMK Shocks can be shortened with a simple shim-bushing for $25 OR have the body cut/threaded and the shaft also shortened. IMO, at less than $100 for the cut/thread for the PAIR... This is the best way to go as you will keep more useable travel than a shim-bushing.
Besides this... if you have a season or more on your sled... It is a good idea anyway to have your shocks serviced (use good synthetic shock oil rather than the factory walker oil)
2011/12 Stock PRO RMK shocks MUST have the body and shaft shortened PLUS... the shorter shaft end-eye changed if you want any semblance of respectable travel ...as these shocks are 17.5" long (1.25" is a lot to "shim" out of a shock and will reduce the travel by that amount)
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I'm putting ZBROZ on my 14 PRO and adding Fox EVOL 3's. Is this a direct swap in swap out? I won't be doing the work but would like to know.
Get the Fox's made shorter than normal .... (-)3/8", which will make them 16-1/4" long.
That is the ideal for the Z-Broz and AI it seems if you want to maintain the normal ski pressure and ride height of the sled.
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That is the ideal for the Z-Broz and AI it seems if you want to maintain the normal ski pressure and ride height of the sled.
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The original 36" A arm kit for the Pro RMK
We have the most riders and most development on 36" A arm kits. We also offer ground clearance savings and the option of Billet upper as an option.
Just saying. :face-icon-small-coo
Happy shopping
We have the most riders and most development on 36" A arm kits. We also offer ground clearance savings and the option of Billet upper as an option.
Just saying. :face-icon-small-coo
Happy shopping
36" ZBROZ RACING
I went wit ZBORZ and really glad I did. An added bonus is there customer service. they set me up perfectly. road this setup all last year and going to ride it this years not one problem . good luck
I went wit ZBORZ and really glad I did. An added bonus is there customer service. they set me up perfectly. road this setup all last year and going to ride it this years not one problem . good luck
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Zbroz!
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I have that set up only ****ty thing you have to remove the shock to get air in them
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Zbroz have gone on all my sleds for the last 4 years.
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Like every has said they are all great companies. I have the ALT Impact on my pro and love them and the customer service. I went thru 2 sets of the Ti 36" due to the low snowpack and they had me up and running in 2 days which lead to not missing a day riding I'm now using the chromalloy was a better option due to all the hidden obstacles.
i love my alt impacts. i like keeping the swaybar
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Friends all ordered zbros I plan to give the ALT impact 36" kit a try I want to keep my swaybar
I bought a pair of 36" alt a arms for my wife's sled. I wanted the narrower stance but still be able to use the sway bar for her. Should be here any day.
