Rail Extensions?

[xring60]

I am stretching out my VE from a 159 to a 174. Can somebody throw up some pictures of their 7 or 7.5" Rail extension. I'd like to see how thick the material is and how many bolts were used and where the bolts are located. Thanks,
Andy

 

[Hemi]

extensions

Just order the TRACKS USA ones best on the market, perfect fit.

 

[mountainhorse]

Dont waste your time with extensions....

Sell your rails to someone who wants to extend their sled to a 159 for about $200 and buy a set of Ice Age Rails for $300 delivered... you'll be way ahead in the strength and weight department and have a much cleaner look too at about the same price.

Just a few years back... Rail extensions were the only way to go for longtracking.... but now, OEM or better quality rails ARE available at a VERY affordable price.

The 174 only comes in a 2.5" tall lug.... you'll need to D&R the chaincase for that. (Carls may have some Holz D&R's available still for that chassis OR... Maybe you can call Holz directly and see if they have any unsold ones (no longer on their site)... worth a try.

Email Mike Johnson at Ice Age...

mike@wiktel.com

He'll set you up... tell him Mountainhorse sent you.

 

[xring60]

It will cost me zero $ to make rail extensions except my time in machining them. I already have them designed in Solidworks so it shouldn't take but a couple of hours to machine them from billet and then I'll have a sweet custom look too.

I guess I could sell my 159 rails but then finding a buyer poses issues and Ice Age said they did not have anything in stock for a 174

The 174 also comes in 3" as well. I have a 174 x 3" that will be installed along with a Extended Chaincase from Avid Products.

 

[xring60]

Here's a JPEG of my design, will look pretty cool except my 8" wheels will hide the majority of it....

 

[kingsandman]

Here's the one's that CR just did for me.

 

[mountainhorse]

Heck...

Draw up a trick looking set of rails and CNC them..