Help with 3" Paddle track

[BC Ripper]

Hey Guys,
Tracks USA is releasing the new 156"x3" extreme this fall and I am looking to pick it up for my 2012 turbo pro. I already know the 16" wont fit but they are able to cut it down to 15". What I really need help with is getting info on the whole drop and roll of the chaincase ordeal. I have only been able to find a product by Avid and it's a new chaincase that is longer for 900$. I know Doo makes a drop and roll kit for much cheaper. Does Polaris have this option as well or am I stuck forking out for the new chaincase? Also any advice on drivers??? Should I go with an anti-stab kit or not? Thanks guys much appreciated

 

[Scott]

Polaris does not offer an drop and roll kit. I'd say try Fabcraft and Avid. There are probably more...these are the ones I know of.

 

[roni87]

Guessing that 7 tooth drivers don't allow enough room???

Anti stabs always a good idea. I had a rail cap fall off this winter and bang! ripped track.

 

[m1kflyingtiger]

Ice age has a pretty nice d&r kit as well.

 

[Snodawg]

I don't see a D & R on Ice Age's website. Aren't they just selling Avid's kit?

 

[wellfed777]

what he said !

 

[m1kflyingtiger]

what he said !

I didn't see it there either....but I've personally held the thing and saw it installed on a sled. It was a work of art.

If your serious about doing one it is at least worth the call to them to see if they do and how much.

 

[whittaker727]

I don't see a D & R on Ice Age's website. Aren't they just selling Avid's kit?

Just got off the phone with IceAge and yes, they are going to offer one that does not require changing your suspension mounting location and it will be on their web site in about 6 weeks. He said they tested last year, but need to put a new one on a sled for pictures for the web site for fall. $900 price range.

 

[Leaf27]

Putting a D&R and 3" change the handling for better or worse? I am just hesitant going this route, love the feel of the sled in stock form.

 

[byeatts]

Guessing that 7 tooth drivers don't allow enough room???

Anti stabs always a good idea. I had a rail cap fall off this winter and bang! ripped track.

The stock track is 2.4 and actually measures same as a Camo 2.5 so going to the 7 tooths should fit a 3 inch. I,m a Doo guy and have done the extended chaincase with 8 tooth for the 3 inch 156 as well on a Mod 880. I believe that is going to be one fun setup allowing more playability in the mountains than a longer planted setup.I dont care for some of the setups that glue the skis to the ground, Sure they climb but the EE factor just isnt there. JMO

 

[whittaker727]

I am just hesitant going this route, love the feel of the sled in stock form.

That is the exact reason I didn't do it when I built my sled originally, but the IceAge kit allows your suspension to remain in the stock position only moving down and back (I think) 5/8" That and the addition of 7 tooth drivers I hope that is enough. If not, it was an expensive experiment, but I'm trying none the less.

 

[Scott]

Use 7t drivers on your Pro and run a 3" paddle.

http://www.snowestonline.com/forum/showthread.php?t=313963

 

[philsummers21]

Scott. Not sure if your just confusing the crap out of me for the hell of it or what. But the thread you linked is this thread

 

[Hardass]

Good lord!!!

 

[4Z]

For me the fun factor went way down with the 3" last season. Heavy, different clutching/gearing set up, tough on motor mounts and was more of a bear to handle. Sold the track to a guy with a big power mod sled for climbing trees.

(disclaimer: all this was on a Cat)

 

[byeatts]

For me the fun factor went way down with the 3" last season. Heavy, different clutching/gearing set up, tough on motor mounts and was more of a bear to handle. Sold the track to a guy with a big power mod sled for climbing trees.

(disclaimer: all this was on a Cat)

I believe that on a 174 length, I think the shorter 156 will be a chitz, should pull the front up at will

 

[4Z]

I believe that on a 174 length, I think the shorter 156 will be a chitz, should pull the front up at will

Mine was a 162. But you may be right in the aspect of weight with the new "softer" lighter design. If a guy just likes to pull wheelies, it just might be the ticket. But if you are a boondocker and back country guy, get used to the increased traction as a hinderance in many cases. Times when you need to slip the track to get around stuff, it will hook up and point up hill if you are not ready. Whole different riding style in the BC. Coming down slopes was not as exciting, good braking traction. Maybe I just didn't stick with it long enough to adapt. Just chalked it up like the big power phase..... had to go there to see what all the excitement was about.

 

[Leaf27]

Mine was a 162. But you may be right in the aspect of weight with the new "softer" lighter design. If a guy just likes to pull wheelies, it just might be the ticket. But if you are a boondocker and back country guy, get used to the increased traction as a hinderance in many cases. Times when you need to slip the track to get around stuff, it will hook up and point up hill if you are not ready. Whole different riding style in the BC. Coming down slopes was not as exciting, good braking traction. Maybe I just didn't stick with it long enough to adapt. Just chalked it up like the big power phase..... had to go there to see what all the excitement was about.

Good info, I totally agree.

 

[Scott]

Scott. Not sure if your just confusing the crap out of me for the hell of it or what. But the thread you linked is this thread

Lmao, I'll edit that.

 

[sledneck_03]

really depends on your riding area, i prefer not to get stuck in trees with bottomless snow......being stuck is not fun. not for you not for the guys that have to stop having fun to bungee you out.