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'05 A/C 500 need help

Old Sep 10, 2006 | 11:38 AM
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Ihave another question. My 500 seems light in the front. I tried adjusting the suspension but don't really know what to do. The front shocks are on the lowest setting and the rears are in the middle. I am saying it is light because the front tires seem to push/plow while turning instead of grabbing. The tires are in pretty good shape (90% tread) so I don't really know where to start. I'd appreciate any advice.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 11:44 AM
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cattleman? [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]
 
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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 01:19 PM
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Originally posted by: ScottS14786
Ihave another question. My 500 seems light in the front. I tried adjusting the suspension but don't really know what to do. The front shocks are on the lowest setting and the rears are in the middle. I am saying it is light because the front tires seem to push/plow while turning instead of grabbing. The tires are in pretty good shape (90% tread) so I don't really know where to start. I'd appreciate any advice.
Do a front end alignment first. Use an 1/8" to a 1/16" toe in (I have had better luck with a 1/16").
 
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 11:35 AM
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And those tires need to go. Tires on the Arctic Cat's make the biggest difference in handeling.

That said, I still have my stockers... [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]
 
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Old Sep 12, 2006 | 01:21 AM
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And those tires need to go. Tires on the Arctic Cat's make the biggest difference in handeling.

That said, I still have my stockers... [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]
Me too, but I've realigned it twice in 1700 miles.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
 
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Old Sep 12, 2006 | 12:52 PM
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And those tires need to go. Tires on the Arctic Cat's make the biggest difference in handeling.

That said, I still have my stockers... [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]
Me too, but I've realigned it twice in 1700 miles.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
I will probably have to do that one of these days. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] Maybe in the spring. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
 
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Old Sep 15, 2006 | 11:48 PM
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There are a couple things that could be happening. First you could be getting steam in your airbox. That will choke it out. What size tires do you have? You may need to clutch it. But if it is steam you need to snorkle it.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2006 | 04:36 AM
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The question that hasn't een asked is; Are you mudding in high or low range?
 
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Old Sep 16, 2006 | 09:13 PM
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I used the Sea Foam and noticed a huge difference. She runs like a raped ape now. Thanks everyone.
 
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