Attention all polaris rmk iq raw owners

[EricW]

Where was all this when I was 420#'s. Next you'll invent a 5XL pull over. Did a similar replacement on son #2's old XRS. It was a great improvement. I'm in, but I'll want a sticker. lol. Nice work. EW

 

[DieselFan66]

I'd proally take a set...

 

[Mag]

I'd definitely be interested in a stronger option to fix the ones on our machines.

 

[mountainhorse]

Different colors look cool too!!

I saw these somewhere on the forums a while back.

 

[poorider]

not to be a douche because I know f-bomb is a well respected member, but I'm still curious how you get a heavier wall thickness but are still able to cut the weight down, can someone help me here?

 

[ne1cadrgn]

Great idea I would be interested as well.

 

[F-Bomb]

I believe the concept we are discussing is that if we spec this part in a chromoly alloy we can achieve a "STRONGER" support for the same "WEIGHT" as stock. This is achieved with a thicker inner wall from an alloy that is physically lighter then the stock offering. IE same physical weight stronger overall product because it's physically thicker metal in the same outer diameter.
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[poorider]

I believe the concept we are discussing is that if we spec this part in a chromoly alloy we can achieve a "STRONGER" support for the same "WEIGHT" as stock. This is achieved with a thicker inner wall from an alloy that is physically lighter then the stock offering. IE same physical weight stronger overall product because it's physically thicker metal in the same outer diameter.
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Rob, this is simply not true. 4130 chromoly is virtually identical in weight to mild steel. The misconception that chromoly is lighter than steel comes from the fact that it is much stronger than steel, which allows you to use a lighter gauge and achieve the same strength.
A length of 1" x .120 wall chromoly weighs virtually the same as a length of 1" x .120 wall mild steel.
If you are using chromoly tube with the same o.d. as the factory mild steel boards, but with a heavier wall thickness and a smaller i.d., it will be heavier.
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[sledneck_03]

Rob, this is simply not true. 4130 chromoly is virtually identical in weight to mild steel. The misconception that chromoly is lighter than steel comes from the fact that it is much stronger than steel, which allows you to use a lighter gauge and achieve the same strength.
A length of 1" x .120 wall chromoly weighs virtually the same as a length of 1" x .120 wall mild steel.
If you are using chromoly tube with the same o.d. as the factory mild steel boards, but with a heavier wall thickness and a smaller i.d., it will be heavier.
Copy?

wow your really making a huge deal out of this, who gives a ****.........like really the point is it will be stronger

 

[pura vida]

i'd be in for at least one set, probably two. i also don't see the weight difference being a big deal one way or the other. it just isn't a big enough part to make that big of an over all difference. i'm always up for a lighter sled, as we all are, but i'm also really trying not to be such a weight weeny anymore. i'm too hard on stuff, strength is better.

cory

 

[craigvansickle]

4130 chromoly is virtually identical in weight to mild steel. The misconception that chromoly is lighter than steel comes from the fact that it is much stronger than steel, which allows you to use a lighter gauge and achieve the same strength.

Thats correct.

 

[zach13]

the nice thing is that if you make these out of the same wall thickness chromoly tubing it will have atleast a 25% higher strength

 

[Ollie]

Figure out a price.
I would be interested.
Take a few hard landings and the stockers are starting to bend.

 

[poorider]

guys, I don't think it's a big deal at all, I'm just pointing out the facts so nobody gets misled. I think making them heavier and stronger is a great idea, some places weight savings aren't worth the strength penalty. I'm just saying let's be honest, if you buy these and expect them to take some weight off your sled you will have been misled and very disappointed.
Rob you can make them any one of three ways...
make them out of heavier gauge chromoly material and get outstanding strength at a very slight weight penalty.....
make them out of the same gauge chromoly as the stocker mild steel junk and get no weight penalty and about a 30% strength increase.....
or make them out of thinner gauge chromoly and get a slight weight loss with no real gain in strength


I'm guessing most guys would like them to be stronger, but would also like to know if they are actually saving weight or not

 

[coolx2]

I'll be in for a set. Both of mine are bent and dented. Would also be cool if you can get them in red. Keep us posted Thanks

 

[undergroundrmk]

I too would be interested but color would be cool weight is not really an issue like a few ounces will make a difference anyway it is not rotating mass.

 

[trailtoy1993]

make them out of the same gauge chromoly as the stocker mild steel junk and get no weight penalty and about a 30% strength increase.....

If I recall correctly when the raw chassis came out one of the "big" features were the "cromo" rails. I could be wrong but I think the stockers ARE chromoly.... So, anything built to replace them pretty much has to be heavier to be stronger. Thats ok though, mine are bent and dented and in need of replacement, and I always like to replace broken stuff with stronger stuff!

 

[AndrettiDog]

I'll test them for you guys!

 

[GoBigParts]

If I recall correctly when the raw chassis came out one of the "big" features were the "cromo" rails. I could be wrong but I think the stockers ARE chromoly.... So, anything built to replace them pretty much has to be heavier to be stronger. Thats ok though, mine are bent and dented and in need of replacement, and I always like to replace broken stuff with stronger stuff!

I thought the stock ones were chromoly as well.

F-bomb, I too am interested in something stronger.

 

[coolx2]

Keep us posted on these.I'm definitly in for a set. Would like to know how soon I can get them.Thanks