97 xlt, deep lug track??

[madmax680]

i know the original 9 tooth drive axle and cogs can do a 1.25 track, but what can a 8 tooth cog axle be able to handle? with and with out relocating the front tunnel cooler?

 

[Jay]

I had a '95 xlt rmk that ran a 1.5" stock track, and I have put 1.75" in those chassies with the stock 9 tooth drivers. Maybe someone could chime in with the math but I think you could get a 2" in with 8 tooth drivers. Not positive though.

 

[chadkrump]

8 tooth drivers will allow you to run a 2" paddle track. done this a number of times. only thing you will have to do is drill out the tunnel protectors inside the tunnel, they will hit the lugs otherwise. good luck


CK

 

[steepndeeper]

My 95 XLT came with the 1 1/2" paddle track and had the 8 tooth driver. I did end up replacing that original one with the 9 tooth drivers and had clearance but I don't think that it would have handled anything beyond that. Still had some clearance between front cooler and track but in certain snow conditions (wet/heavy) there was probably a loss in power from trying to force so much snow through such a small opening.