swaping 155 skid and track for 144?

[firecatf6]

Can it be done? looking for a little less track for the trail in my 2012 pro rmk 155.direct swap? Tunnel length that much diff? Or swap my rails for 144-146 and use stock parts and locations? Any info be nice and if anyone wants to trade let me know. Thanks

 

[assault11]

What skid are you planning on using? Stock switchback assault skid should bolt in. I would shorten the tunnel if I was you. One good wheelie and you'll have it bent. Stephen Darcy did one last year and cut his tunnel down

 

[firecatf6]

Whats his user name? Did he post pics?

 

[Laundryboy]

Someone who knows how to link it can, just search for "lightweight meets durable".

 

[firecatf6]

Bump.

 

[xc6rider]

Im going to be doing this to my '12 when i order a new sled. Either this summer or next. Here is a link to a thread i started, was kinda wondering a few things myself, before i for sure decide. Others posted some links in it to Darcy's and others that have done so...

http://www.snowest.com/forum/showthread.php?t=392129

I will definitely be chopping my tunnel down, and doing some other mods when i get around to doing it.

'12 is a good year due to the chaincase. Which i plan on using lots of gearing set ups. Lots of track options for 144 & 146. And i think its even doable for going 144 and running 146 tracks. Ive thought a 1.25 or 1.35 track with a few studs may be good, and being able to throw on a 2.5" for a back-up sled out west would be ideal. But ill prob end up going 1.5" for midwest and just forget the studs. No tunnel protectors, can use one driver setup, and i havent used studs in a decade in the midwest (really havent missed em).

The 155 Pro is definitely doable riding in the midwest, but it is a handful.

 

[fuledya]

I have a 144 skid with all new bearings, rebuilt shocks, and a 146x2.4 series 5.1 polaris track. I would entertain the the idea of converting mine to a 155 if someone wanted to swap skids and track.

 

[Reg2view]

Pro is coolant challenged already, chopping the tunnel will reduce it more. May not be an issue, but something to consider. On a RMK with a front cooler, shouldn't be an issue at all.

 

[Angermangement890]

The 144 skid uses different mounting dimensions than the 155. Not sure you can swap them without moving the mounting brackets.