The Specifications of Ryde FX 2.0 Shocks

The Ryde FX 2.0 shock absorbers are designed for use in snowmobiles. Their purpose is to improve performance on rugged back-country trails. The Ryde range is owned by Arvin Meritor, a manufacturer of drivetrain mobility systems and braking solutions, with more than 11,000 employees in 19 countries.

  1. Key Features

    • The Ryde FX 2.0 uses a nitrogen spring type, rather than an oxygen type. In addition, it is equipped with two air chambers to create dual-rate spring effect, which is designed to improve performance over rough terrain. It also incorporates Integrated Ice Scraper Technology to keep ice off the rod, and has hard chrome finish to provide greater resistance to damage.

    Performance Specs

    • The large aluminum cylinder in the FX 2.0 can be filled with 50 to 100 psi of nitrogen or oxygen, and it is able to stay the course up until approximately 1.5 inches of shock stroke. The smaller rod cylinder is calibrated to between 120 and 220 psi. The factory set pressure of the slow speed chamber in the FX 2.0 is 65 psi, although down adjustment to 60 psi can facilitate a smoother ride in bumpy terrain.

    Dimensions

    • The large cylinder in the Ryde FX 2.0 is 47 mm, while the smaller cylinder is 37 mm. In addition, the main piston measures 47 mm.

    Compatible Models

    • The 2008 versions of the Polaris Dragon were the first models to include Ryde 2.0 shocks as standard. They were later made available in Arctic Cat, Ski-Doo, and other Polaris snowmobiles.

    Additional Information

    • The Ryde FX 2.0 includes a hand-held pump so that owners can adjust the slow speed chamber when they are on the trail.