Pro RMK boards fit 2012 144 RMK?

[adam b]

I currently have a 1012 144 RMK with the WRP board inserts. Will a set of Pro RMK boards fit? My goal is to narrow my sled some and I found a good deal on a pair of boards.
I did search on here but didnt find it.
Thanks guys.

 

[knocksum]

Check hardcoresledder. Pics off a SBA with burandt boards. I am about to help a buddy do the same with his rmk 144.

 

[Esh]

They fit. Here are some photos from my old 600 144. Cut all but a strip off the sled. Then place the boards on and start tracing. Finish cutting and file it to shape. Then drill the holes and rivet them on. The rear hanger area gets a bit interesting. I could have removed a little more material as you can see. I also had to drill a new hole in the boards for peace of mind.


In the middle photo, just forward of the pressed in gripper, was another gripper that required flattening with a c-clamp. The inner edge of the board runs right through the middle of it.


This is the stock overstructure. I didn't want to spend anymore than the cost of the boards. You could make it a bit narrower with an RMK overstructure.

 

[adam b]

Esh-thanks for the pics. Judging by the 2nd pic, they wont work for me. To install the WRP inserts, I had to cut the boards along the tunnel-about 1 inch out.
It could work for someone who doesnt already have the WRP inserts, but doesnt look like it will work for me.

Thanks for the replies.

 

[Angermangement890]

Have you looked into the BM Fab boards? They make a switchback assault/Rmk 144 board. Have then on my SBA, they fit and work awesome.


Boards cut off and ready to install


Finished product

 

[Iowa_assault]

Just out of curiosity... ive got a 2012 600 rmk 144 and want to upgrade the running boards too. What do you guys use to perfectly take off/cut off the stock running boards?

 

[Esh]

I used a cheap kobalt brand reciprocating saw. It gets loud cutting them. I then used a file attachment to final shape and fit the burandt board mount points. That file attachment on a reciprocating saw will eat right through any leftover aluminum.

 

[BJorgy17]

Just out of curiosity... ive got a 2012 600 rmk 144 and want to upgrade the running boards too. What do you guys use to perfectly take off/cut off the stock running boards?

Ive done two sets of board inserts, and both times just taken a small 6 in blade hand saw and cut carefully, just need to have the right teeth

 

[fuledya]

In my mind, you should narrow it up to the RMK stance, Just find a used rear overstructure on ebay, and lower plastic pieces. The benefits to having the narrow stance is night and day. I did it on my SBA, and now have gone with a 36" front end.

 

[adam b]

In my mind, you should narrow it up to the RMK stance, Just find a used rear overstructure on ebay, and lower plastic pieces. The benefits to having the narrow stance is night and day. I did it on my SBA, and now have gone with a 36" front end.

Thought about this, but I have plans to upgrade my sled next year. Dont really want to put much more into my sled at this point. I have no problem throwing my sled around as-is.