So I’ve searched and You Tubed a lot, but still need some info/advise on my ground clearance delemma.
I have a ’14 700 with Slingshot tires (26’s) and ss212 wheels. My stock suspension is set at 2nd position from top for travel.
I’m 6.3" 260 lbs, and when I’m riding solo don’t have issues with bottoming out or scraping the belly. Granted, I am seriously considering Elka Satge 3’s for better cornering and out right suspension gains, but I don’t think they will offer much as far as bottoming out when I’m riding two up with the wifey.
As it sits now, I have to really navigate and consider corner speed when riding two up. I often bottom out on some soft woops, and will graze the back skid plate over some not so very big sized rocks…and that is after slowing to a crawl
I’ve considered a lift kit, but but have read that lift kits will alter the angle of my axels too much and /or put exxessive strain on my cv joints. Have also been told that even the best shocks (ie Elkas), won’t help with ground clearance very much at all.
Are bigger tires my only real option to get a few more inches of the clearance that I need? Which ones are best for trail riding, and whats the max size to go with that won’t involve clutching or axel wear? Has anyone here put on bigger tires and a lift kit that hasn’t hurt or strained the axels/joints, or have had good experiences with each?
I’m not a crazy mud guy, but more trails and easy flowin stuff is what I like.
So I’ve searched and You Tubed a lot, but still need some info/advise on my ground clearance delemma.
I have a ’14 700 with Slingshot tires (26’s) and ss212 wheels. My stock suspension is set at 2nd position from top for travel.
I’m 6.3" 260 lbs, and when I’m riding solo don’t have issues with bottoming out or scraping the belly. Granted, I am seriously considering Elka Satge 3’s for better cornering and out right suspension gains, but I don’t think they will offer much as far as bottoming out when I’m riding two up with the wifey.
As it sits now, I have to really navigate and consider corner speed when riding two up. I often bottom out on some soft woops, and will graze the back skid plate over some not so very big sized rocks…and that is after slowing to a crawl
I’ve considered a lift kit, but but have read that lift kits will alter the angle of my axels too much and /or put exxessive strain on my cv joints. Have also been told that even the best shocks (ie Elkas), won’t help with ground clearance very much at all.
Are bigger tires my only real option to get a few more inches of the clearance that I need? Which ones are best for trail riding, and whats the max size to go with that won’t involve clutching or axel wear? Has anyone here put on bigger tires and a lift kit that hasn’t hurt or strained the axels/joints, or have had good experiences with each?
I’m not a crazy mud guy, but more trails and easy flowin stuff is what I like.
