deere suspension upgrade

redneckchicken · Post by **redneckchicken** » Thu Sep 29, 2005 10:10 pm

alright maybe some of you guys will laugh at me but here it goes. I was wondering if there was any way i could get the ground clearance and suspension the newer sleds have. If so how

Cyclone440 · Post by **Cyclone440** » Thu Sep 29, 2005 11:28 pm

This is not a good answer to your question, just my opinion(not worth much)...I collect and enjoy my Deere sleds for what they are, vintage machines from what I believe is the golden age of snowmobiling. My newer machines provide me with two important qualities for modern day snowmobiling....long mileage comfort, and reliability.

I personally would not expect my old sleds to do the things my newer sleds do, but the new sleds will NEVER bring back the great memories I have growing up as a kid in the 70's, riding dad's brand new John Deere's!

Keep your machine in good original shape and enjoy it as a classic!

Thanks for letting me run my mouth.

RSplash40 · Post by **RSplash40** » Thu Sep 29, 2005 11:56 pm

I agree with cyclone but l unfortunatley can't afford a new sled to ride, so I have to work with my classic jd.

I'm working on stiffening my suspension, its got enough clearance for what I want to do but I bottom it out quick.

Post by **guitardude081** » Fri Sep 30, 2005 12:01 am

Dennis Kirk has about 200 of the spring stiffener kits for the fire series deere's on ebay. Check it out at dkebay.com....type in "deere"
~Jack Durand

Greenxcracer76 · Post by **Greenxcracer76** » Fri Sep 30, 2005 9:03 am

I agree with Cyclone too. Leave them be. Newer sleds with long travel and IFS are everywhere. They aren't making Deere's anymore. Enjoy it for what it is. Mike