The thicker shims seem to have been what the Dr. ordered.
I did a 70 mile Polar Bear Ride to Marengo, Illannoy and back on Wednesday and there were no complaints from the front end.
The cold temps and strong winds out of the west, though. "Whoa! WTF!", as I was buffeted while passing every plowed field. The only place open to grab some caffeine and thaw was McDonald's.
I have a snowmobile safety class to attend tomorrow and I'm riding there. Temps MAY be in the high teens. If someone tells me I'm nuts for riding, I'll have to tell them they are not worthy enough to ride a snowmobile.