Apex ltx gt 16" track an option?

[big_red1a]

This might be a silly question but if i were to replace my ripsaw 136"x15 1 1/4 could i insall a 16" wide track on the same skid, in the same tunnel? If so , do you think that it would help with flotation? Is the only reason for the narrow track rotating mass? I think the Rev XP might have a ripsaw that is 136" x16 1 1/4 on it and it seems to move in the deep stuff well.

 

[SRXSRULE]

Yes you can install a 16" wide track with the same suspension. You may have some clearance issues that will need addressed. some common areas would be bolt heads, brackets, rivits. Just look and see how much clearance you have now. the 16 wide in the apex mountain has very little clearance from the factory.

Yes you will gain floation....136 square inches to be exact You will notice it. Eric

 

[stopdropanroll]

My buddie has a 136 Nytro with a Doo gade 16x136x1.25, his works it is just a little tight by some rivets and bolts as stated above, but its not a Apex.

 

[TBay Sledhead]

Yes you will gain floation....136 square inches to be exact You will notice it. Eric

You will gain only about 45 % of the 136 sq in because that is all that will be in the snow when off trail. the rest will be on the ends and above the skid. The 16 in track is the approx equivalant of a 144" track. U will notice the difference.

 

[yamiboost]

I think i'm going to try this as well

 

[big_red1a]

i just did some research and it is not a very common track size 136x16 especially if you want greater the a 1.25

 

[yamiboost]

i just did some research and it is not a very common track size 136x16 especially if you want greater the a 1.25

Me too all i could find was the 136 ripsaw 1.25'' but by friend said you can get them from bombardier i'm going to check it out tomorrow i'm looking for a 1.5''.

 

[big_red1a]

I am leaning towards a camoplast cobra 1.325 with gold digger studs (I have nevere seen it in a 16" thogh) I think 1.5" may have clearance issuse on the tunnel protectors and front heat exchanger???? let men know

 

[yamiboost]

i have a 136x1.5 track on now and i had to remove the tunnel protecters but no problem with the front heat exchanger. The 1.5 ripsaw did not hold up very well on a boosted sled the lugs started to fall off the first week i had it installed maybe it was afaulty track but i never liked the ripsaw anyway just thought the 1.5 would last out good seeing it had nice thick lugs but it was crap.

 

[z1029384756a]

If I remember right I measured and the 16 inch wide does not fit between the rear brackets on the mono suspension.