Idler on Inside vs Outside

[MtnRidr4Life]

Has anyone had any problems with running rear idlers on just the inside of the track?

I have a big wheel kit, and the outside idlers for my kit make it a pain to adjust the track if needed, so I put my idlers on the inside only. Only issue that was pointed out was that since my track is ported, there might be too much stress on the track.

Thoughts??

 

[AZ800]

Been running only 2 inside rear idlers for years no problems. Most new sleds are like that off the showroom floor now

 

[Blk88GT]

I'm on the other side, I've had nothing but problems running 2 wheels. Blow bearings, broken axles, etc. I've gone to a 4 wheel setup because I got tired of changing bearings in parking lots and swapping axles in the backcountry.

The 4 wheel axle setup has worked for years without changing any parts. The 2 wheel kits required fixing every 300-500 miles.

 

[Dootimes2]

I have put 1000's of miles on 2 wheel kits with no problems. Never had to replace bearings or shafts. Have run wheels on inside or outside, ither way no problems. Like AZ800 said most new sleds are 2 wheel set ups now.

 

[Blk88GT]

Some guys have all the luck. I'm the other guy

 

[ModZZilla]

2 didn't hold up on my turbo, went back to 3. Should mension that I'm using Slydog plastic wheels.

 

[T-Bone]

I never bought into the 2 wheel hype. But I'm a bigger guy and I've never had a problem pulling over a sled while sidehilling. Seen way to may guys limping back to the trailer in the middle of the day with broken wheels or blown out bearings.

 

[MtnRidr4Life]

Thanks for the input. Yea, I haven't really had a problem laying the sled over when there were 3 on it. I ordered 2 new wheels from Avid, and will be putting them on as soon as they show up. Going to go with 4 cuz I don't feel like taking the inner idler section back apart.

I hadn't really thought about the bearings or idlers blowing up, as much as I was thinking with my track being ported that my track might shred from too much pressure from 2 wheels.

Thanks again.