600.00 for track swap on sidwwinder?

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I was quoted 600.00 to have my track swapped out on my 2017 sidewinder ltx 137. I've always done all my own sled maintenance in the past but this sidewinder is new to me and I don't want to mess anything up?? Is it that difficult or is it worth paying the 600.00???
 
It's not difficult on these, but can be a bit tricky with the brake disc. Take pictures of all parts before you remove them from chaincase. Best to remove the brake caliper in order to get the disc off, if I recall correctly. You need to strap both runningboards together at the front when reinstalling the driveshaft. Shocks should be pressed down for ease of track swap. You might need a hand but it can all be done alone with the right lifting equipment.

Probably a guide somewhere on this site.
 
I was a newbie with these sleds and did my own swap. Was a day project but I took my time. There is a good video on you tube, It’s a viper but pretty much the same set up. But to be honest $600 ain’t bad. They charge almost $200 for oil and chaincase oil change around here and that will have to be done with a track swap.
 
Artic cat dealer by me said 4 hours labor.
 
It's a lot of money, and not like it's hard, it just takes plenty of time. So the math should tell you what it will cost. 4-5hrs at the hourly rate adds up fast. And anyone that can do it in under 4hrs should be charging a higher rate, as that is moving.

I've only done my Apex twice, and not the ProCross chassis. I can only expect it to take similar hours. I'm always slow with the apex swap, as I lay out all my parts on an open cardboard box on the floor and use a sharpie to label all parts on the cardboard (plus a part count) I'm a bit anal.
 


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