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Originally Posted by we're golden
Thinking of installing studs on one of my sleds. Have done some priliminary research but any advise,tips or warnings about potential problems would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance
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golden,
Here is a link to WOODY'S. They are one of the most used studs on snowmobiles. The three links below should give you the information you need.
WOODY 'S
http://www.wiem.com/steering_chart.aspx
Application /Guide
http://www.wiem.com/app_guide/step1.aspx
Installation Guide
http://www.wiem.com/installation_instructions.aspx
The first thing you need to know is the height of the track lug. An old rule of thumb was you only used a stud that would be a 1/4 to 3/8 above the height of the track lug.
A set of 96 studs may average about $125. A template $40 and a good hole cutter $20. You may know some one how has a template and cutter? You could go to a dealer Which probably would run you around $300.
The job will probably take a couple of hours. It helps if you have a second pair of hands when installing the studs, one person holding the stud and the other tightening the nut.
1 Safely raise the back of the Sled up by the rear bumper to a good working height.
2 Start by marking the track with the template and some whiteout or chalk.
3 Using the white dots to cut the holes, usually one pattern at a time.
4 Now install the studs in the single pattern and the repeat the same process for each segment.
It is not a difficult task
I just stole this from Ishoot308.
"Tunnel Protectors!
Make sure you also install "tunnel protectors" if your using studs!!
Dan"
You do not want to put studs on with out them. Add another hour and $40 to the project.
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