RMK troubles

[stiz]

im attempting to install a 151' track on my edge chassis and its a 144' skid now and i have heard i can get away with moving the skid back an inch and installing a big wheel kit so i don't need rail extensions, any helpful input is appreciated

 

[magnet]

makes sense to me as a 151 is only really 3.5" longer than a 144. take 1" on your skid leaves 2.5, 1.5 or so on the wheeels and you can adjust the rest.

 

[stiz]

do you think i could maybe get away with putting it together without moving the skid back an inch, it has 4 inch wheels on it now and im going to an 8 inch cause im not overly excited to be drilling holes in my tunnel

 

[Uturn]

Your edge has bigger than 4" rear wheels. The best way to do it without a setback is to add rail extensions. Cheap, easy and strong.

 

[CR500R]

Slide the skid back, I did my 97 136 to a 141. Simple to do, I hate rail extensions, looks cheap. Sliding the skid back gives you a better track approach angle as well that will help get you up on top of the snow. Mine was a 1 3/4'' setback and anyone that knows the sled will agree it rocks.

 

[Go-Vertical]

I did my 03 remove the seat and fuel tank use rear hole in the rear bracket for rear suspension mount remove the front mounts from the tunnel move them back 3 1/2 inches and re-attach. Really good time to put in extraverts you will not have to run big wheels but you have to put on tunnel extension and a long bumper off of a 151 or 159 sled. This ties the tunnel extension to the origional tunnel for more support. Slp tunnel extension kit works really good.

 

[stiz]

ok i have a problem now i think, my sled doesn't have the brackets on the back of the tunnel do i need to get some or can i just get away with making a steel plate and mounting it higher in the tunnel like it was

 

[OVERKILL 19]

What year RMK, a farmer friend of mine has a RMK that blew up and was mumbling about parting it out. I think his is a vert escape 02,03. 159, 800.

 

[stiz]

What year RMK, a farmer friend of mine has a RMK that blew up and was mumbling about parting it out. I think his is a vert escape 02,03. 159, 800.

its an 02 with a 06 switchback 144 goin under

 

[stiz]

What year RMK, a farmer friend of mine has a RMK that blew up and was mumbling about parting it out. I think his is a vert escape 02,03. 159, 800.

could you possibly ask him if he wants to sell the chassis, if so what he wants if he decides to get rid of it

 

[OVERKILL 19]

could you possibly ask him if he wants to sell the chassis, if so what he wants if he decides to get rid of it

I left him a message, still waiting to here from him.

 

[Zar]

I think specialty sled or moutain magic sell the pre made brackets that rivet on the tunnel . The kit has tempplates for hole etc. I recall my buddy did his a few year ago. It is definately worth a phoen call to one of those shops for the low down.

 

[summitbound]

I did the same as Go-Vertical worked good

 

[Modman]

I think specialty sled or moutain magic sell the pre made brackets that rivet on the tunnel . The kit has tempplates for hole etc. I recall my buddy did his a few year ago. It is definately worth a phoen call to one of those shops for the low down.

You can make some of your own from 1/4" or 3/16" aluminum plate as well.

 

[OVERKILL 19]

I left him a message, still waiting to here from him.

I've tried him twice, I think he is in BC. I will post as soon as I hear.

 

[stiz]

I've tried him twice, I think he is in BC. I will post as soon as I hear.

awesome thanks alot

 

[treemongrol]

Slide the skid back, I did my 97 136 to a 141. Simple to do, I hate rail extensions, looks cheap. Sliding the skid back gives you a better track approach angle as well that will help get you up on top of the snow. Mine was a 1 3/4'' setback and anyone that knows the sled will agree it rocks.

Yeah it rocks really good,





when being pulled out by the doo

 

[OVERKILL 19]

awesome thanks alot

Finally heard from him. Its a 03 Vert Escape, 159 snow check. Motor seized, everything else great shape. Will part out but perfer to sell whole.
Call Brian @ 403 784 2058 leave message.

 

[stiz]

nice thanks a bunch i'll give him a shout when i get some free time

 

[polarice]

Stiz let me know if you dont want it i might be interested in it