2013 PRO tunnels

[SledJunkie]

Has anyone else had tunnel issues? My tunnel crinkled right before the left footwell, caused by hitting a rock with the ski at full counter-steer and pulled lower A-arm out of spindle joint and nothing bent, seriously confused as to how it happened. It didn't even throw me over the sled, simply put me level on the snow and bumped me into the kill switch.

 

[joshkoltes]

Has anyone else had tunnel issues? My tunnel crinkled right before the left footwell, caused by hitting a rock with the ski at full counter-steer and pulled lower A-arm out of spindle joint and nothing bent, seriously confused as to how it happend

not to be a smartazz but its probably wrinkled from hitting a rock? sleds got insurance call it in. 2200 for the polaris tunnel + labor. or if your track is not rubbing and your fine with a wrinkled tunnel, wait till spring then turn it in

 

[Blown Motor]

I would definitely check it for rubbing, and if its not ride it till spring or end of riding then go insurance. Hard to ever blame or think of blaming the manufacturer when a collision was involved. Even though it may not have felt like a hard hit, it could have transferred through the chassis hard....

Best of luck though, im sure if it is obvious that it is manufacturers defect and you have a good dealer you might get it warranted?!?

 

[springcreek338]

tunnel

Mine did the exact same thing. Except I took out both left a-arms bent shock and tunnel between drive shaft and rear skid mounting bolt both sides. Gonna try and wait till spring.

 

[snopromod]

not to be a smartazz but its probably wrinkled from hitting a rock? sleds got insurance call it in. 2200 for the polaris tunnel + labor. or if your track is not rubbing and your fine with a wrinkled tunnel, wait till spring then turn it in

x2

 

[cateye5312]

I'd say something else is crinkled too. The force from the blow had to go somewhere but the tunnel behind the footwell seems like an odd place. I would be exaimining the bulkhead pretty hard. Normally on Poo's a ski hitting a rock would sacrifice the lower A arm (bend the crap out of it) and save the bulkhead. Something weird with the A Arm coming out of the spindle. How did it come out of the spindle? Bolt broke?

Hmm, AFTER you hit the rock did something tag the underside of the footwell? Such as the rock or possibly what was left of the A arm or maybe even the ski got pushed back into it? A pic of the crinkle would be helpful.

 

[joshkoltes]

I'd say something else is crinkled too. The force from the blow had to go somewhere but the tunnel behind the footwell seems like an odd place. I would be exaimining the bulkhead pretty hard. Normally on Poo's a ski hitting a rock would sacrifice the lower A arm (bend the crap out of it) and save the bulkhead. Something weird with the A Arm coming out of the spindle. How did it come out of the spindle? Bolt broke?

Hmm, AFTER you hit the rock did something tag the underside of the footwell? Such as the rock or possibly what was left of the A arm or maybe even the ski got pushed back into it? A pic of the crinkle would be helpful.

actually its common, mine did this as well. the bulkhead is stout and transferrs the load right to where he is talking about. if you scroll through the pro page theres half a dozen at least

 

[springcreek338]

The back part of the arm pulled out of the aluminum where the spindle connects. Was on a side hill with lots of countersteer all of my 235lbs on that side.

 

[Quicksand]

My buddy's 2013 has same issue, only he has no idea what would have caused it. never hit anything hard, never bent any arms, but has a wrinkle right at the left foot well.

We had to go to the dealer and look at another one to make sure it wasn't supposed to be there

 

[cateye5312]

Well shoot! that's no good! Was that an issue in 2012 as well? I will have to check my sled now (2012) 'cuz I hit a rock on the left side and took out an A-arm a couple of weeks ago. I didn't notice any damage to the tunnel or anything else at the time. Of course I never looked. Everything bolted back up nice and easy so I assumed it was all nice and straight.

 

[SledJunkie]

Has anyone else had tunnel issues? My tunnel crinkled right before the left footwell, caused by hitting a rock with the ski at full counter-steer and pulled lower A-arm out of spindle joint and nothing bent, seriously confused as to how it happened. It didn't even throw me over the sled, simply put me level on the snow and bumped me into the kill switch.

There is no rubbing of the track, and a-arm stayed intact not bent just pulled the epoxy, and its the second one i've personally seen in three weeks, same exact spot left footwell

 

[byeatts]

Has anyone else had tunnel issues? My tunnel crinkled right before the left footwell, caused by hitting a rock with the ski at full counter-steer and pulled lower A-arm out of spindle joint and nothing bent, seriously confused as to how it happened. It didn't even throw me over the sled, simply put me level on the snow and bumped me into the kill switch.

thats the price for lightweight, lightweight means thinner material and less bracing, sorry bout that

 

[SledJunkie]

not to be a smartazz but its probably wrinkled from hitting a rock? sleds got insurance call it in. 2200 for the polaris tunnel + labor. or if your track is not rubbing and your fine with a wrinkled tunnel, wait till spring then turn it in

Ya of course it was from hitting the rock but it was more like a nudge! As you can see from the picture the a arm didn't even bend. I would like to think Polaris learned something from the famous xp tunnel failures not to repeat it but maybe I'm wrong

 

[BLITZKRIEG]

PRO Tunnel Bends w/pics


http://www.snowestonline.com/forum/showthread.php?t=326754

 

[joshkoltes]

Ya of course it was from hitting the rock but it was more like a nudge! As you can see from the picture the a arm didn't even bend. I would like to think Polaris learned something from the famous xp tunnel failures not to repeat it but maybe I'm wrong

pic?

 

[SledJunkie]

pic?

i will take pics tonight

 

[m1kflyingtiger]

Haha they learned that if they sacrificed a little durability for weight they would sell the cr@p out of lighter sleds. There's brace kits, maybe I'm a lucky one, but my 11 is still holding strong.

 

[Pownar]

Are the tunnels any different on the 11/12 than the 13'?

 

[LoudHandle]

SledJunkie,
Devilmanak has one he is parting out right now, if you wanted to take a day or so to swap your parts to his tunnel / bulkhead assembly. I will buy yours for the exchangers and bulkhead pieces.

I have tried on numerous occasions to buy parts from him and he refuses to ship to AK for whatever reason. See what you can work out. He is in Idaho, no clue where you are. Thanks.

 

[joshkoltes]

Are the tunnels any different on the 11/12 than the 13'?

nope, different case and boards but it mounts the same