southjerseyrider
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If I upgrade to BRP Fox Shocks, do I have get another Laser Alignment?
2014 RT limited.
2014 RT limited.
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Fox Shocks and Laser Align Question
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trikermutha
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PMK
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I would say yes. I installed Fox Shox. I did measurements before and after. I did not adjust preload on the Fox Shox but could have to lower the front back to the same laden ride height which would require no front alignment.
Difference by installing the Fox Shox raised the unladen RTS by 10mm.
The difference of the Spyders front end toe in with a rider seated changed from 1/16" with stock shocks to 3/8" toe in with Fox Shox.
The Fox Shox springs are firmer and the increased laden ride height added 5/16" toe in which far exceeds the typical amount.
Difference by installing the Fox Shox raised the unladen RTS by 10mm.
The difference of the Spyders front end toe in with a rider seated changed from 1/16" with stock shocks to 3/8" toe in with Fox Shox.
The Fox Shox springs are firmer and the increased laden ride height added 5/16" toe in which far exceeds the typical amount.
Chupaca
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Tough one...
Depending on how long ago you had the alignment done. The fox shocks are not as radical as the Elkas and RaceTec shocks. I have an alignment done every year (Squared Away) and has always needed an adjustment. I would think you would be fine. I changed to the fox shocks but had also replaced the rear tire so can't say one or the other made the difference. I would re-do it if it has been a while....jmo if it's good they should not charge you...:thumbup:
Depending on how long ago you had the alignment done. The fox shocks are not as radical as the Elkas and RaceTec shocks. I have an alignment done every year (Squared Away) and has always needed an adjustment. I would think you would be fine. I changed to the fox shocks but had also replaced the rear tire so can't say one or the other made the difference. I would re-do it if it has been a while....jmo if it's good they should not charge you...:thumbup:
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
ALIGNMENT QUESTION
IMHO , you should ask SpyderAnn and /or Captjam ...... they are alignment specialists........ The toe-in is determined by the ride height when loaded...... IT DOES VARY - and always will ...... there is no getting around this ...... BRP designed the front suspension with an ALLOWANCE for this constantly CHANGING FACTOR ( there is no adjustment for Camber or Caster ).........SquaredAway has done many hundred's of LAZER alignments and I would discuss it with them......... Mike :thumbup:
IMHO , you should ask SpyderAnn and /or Captjam ...... they are alignment specialists........ The toe-in is determined by the ride height when loaded...... IT DOES VARY - and always will ...... there is no getting around this ...... BRP designed the front suspension with an ALLOWANCE for this constantly CHANGING FACTOR ( there is no adjustment for Camber or Caster ).........SquaredAway has done many hundred's of LAZER alignments and I would discuss it with them......... Mike :thumbup:
PMK
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The same ride height with a rider onboard and positioned where they normally would ride the machine.
Static ride height unladden will become invalid since the new shocks will, in the case of Podiums, have a firmer spring, which will increase the dynamic ride height if the static ride height were same as original.
Any change in dynamic ride height outside of a small window will alter not only toe in / toe out, but also changes camber angles which can not be adjusted to obtain good alignment at the increased height.
