Fusion Suspension

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sledhead007

New member
Hey guys, the main piece in the suspension of my 05 fusion is busted (not sure of the name of the part). Wondering how difficult it is to pull the suspension out of the IQ chassis, would like to save some money and do it myself as well as learn how to do things like this on my own rather than taking it to the shop every time something goes wrong on these cash cows. Any input is greatly appreciated....

-Sled
 
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zimmbob

Member
It's easy. Do it yourself. Also, those parts cross many many sleds, so save some money and look on the internet for a used one. Just go to the PolarisIndustries.com or polaris.com website, click on the links to find the parts look up tool. go to your sled and find the part that is broken. Then there is a button in the screen on the left (you might have to scroll in that small window over to the right), that is to show you "usage". You'll get a big list of other years and sleds that have the same part. Helps you expand your search for the used part.

The key to pulling out the skid from the track is to loosen the torsion springs (not take them off, just take the tension off of the resting block and let them spin freely). Then the suspension will collapse flat, and come out easier. Also, you have to loosen the rear idler wheels so they slide forward and loosen the track up, making room to lift it out of the slide guides on the inside of the track.

Good luck. It's easier than you think.
 
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6hundy6

Member
Yup do as zimmbob said, It helps to have a good snowmobile jack to get the tail end up in the air.

Super easy, take your time.
 
srt20

srt20

Active member
It's just as easy. Springs unhooked, move rear scissor arm to get rear holes lined up. Do front holes first.
 
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zimmbob

Member
Yup, as SRT said, pretty easy. with the springs off you can move the suspension up and down to get the holes to line up. If you have trouble, I've found sometimes once you get the skid in the track, laying it on it's side makes lining up the holes a little easier, esp if you are by yourself. But doing the fronts first is a good idea.
 
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ezra

Well-known member
I dont loosen springs .
just rear wheels and by your self way more ez to get out with sled laying on its side.
and same to put back in on its side.
when skid is in sled bolt op fr arm first.
get rear up off ground with strap on ceiling or a stand will work try to get rear as close to same level as rear mounting holes in skid.
then start to tighten tension of rear wheels it will co laps skid and move rear arm mount forward until hole lines up
put rear bolts in and loosen track tension and set track tension

if your poo has the rear spring mounts on skid that the spring just lays on top not through the hole then yes that is the fastest way
 
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