Cracked "Bump stops" on the rail

[monte1214]

I call them Bump Stops, but the black rubber pads on the rails that take the hit from the spring, are both cracked on my 137" LTX-SE.

Anyone else have this!
Not sure why they're cracked?

 

[MrSled]

I call them Bump Stops, but the black rubber pads on the rails that take the hit from the spring, are both cracked on my 137" LTX-SE.

Anyone else have this!
Not sure why they're cracked?

Bottoming all the time?? You have a picture?

 

[monte1214]

I've bottomed out a few times, but nothing above normal.
As for pics, it won't let me post, says they're too big.
I'm trying to resize.

 

[dgjr636]

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I call them Bump Stops, but the black rubber pads on the rails that take the hit from the spring, are both cracked on my 137" LTX-SE.

Anyone else have this!
Not sure why they're cracked?

This is very common on the pro-cross chassis. The rail cuts right threw them when you bottom out and it does not have to be a lot. I put 2 sets of them on my winder then I decided to find a set of Ski-doo ones that fit that have a plastic insert on the bottom. This keeps the rail from cutting through.

 

[MrSled]

I've bottomed out a few times, but nothing above normal.
As for pics, it won't let me post, says they're too big.
I'm trying to resize.

If you trying to pull them off a phone, yes they will be WAY to big. These new phones make the images 2 meg and they get bigger an bigger with each new phone.. stupid of you ask me. Add a image resizer app on the phone and you are all set.

 

[MrSled]

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This is very common on the pro-cross chassis. The rail cuts right threw them when you bottom out and it does not have to be a lot. I put 2 sets of them on my winder then I decided to find a set of Ski-doo ones that fit that have a plastic insert on the bottom. This keeps the rail from cutting through.

Can you round the rail edges? Would that help?

 

[monte1214]

Ok, thanks guys!
I'll still try to get the pics added just for context.
Wonder if Warranty covers them?

 

[dgjr636]

Can you round the rail edges? Would that help?

It probably would help but I would not recommend in case of warranty issue. We have had rails break in that area and if you were to tamper with they might deny a warranty claim.
I would recommend these ski-doo bump stops with the plastic insert. I have over 2000 miles on mine know and have held up to the challenge. BRP #503190905 comes with rubber and plastic insert. $7.00 U.S each. All I had to do was re-drill another hole in the rubber to lower a tad. This way you are not drilling or tampering with the rails.

1st pic is a customers unit with stock bump stopper with a little over 300 miles on it. 2cd pic is my Winder with ski-doo bump stop and has approx. 2000 miles on it. Pics 3-5 are showing the ski-doo bump stop and insert.

 

[stevewithOCD]

I don't think my Tiny Hiney has bottomed out yet to see this, but is this a regular concern on AC chassis?

 

[**sj**]

im 185 and hit some 2' er's at 70 mph plus for 30 miles....I'll be looking closely (with my cheaters on )

 

[MrSled]

It probably would help but I would not recommend in case of warranty issue. We have had rails break in that area and if you were to tamper with they might deny a warranty claim.
I would recommend these ski-doo bump stops with the plastic insert. I have over 2000 miles on mine know and have held up to the challenge. BRP #503190905 comes with rubber and plastic insert. $7.00 U.S each. All I had to do was re-drill another hole in the rubber to lower a tad. This way you are not drilling or tampering with the rails.

1st pic is a customers unit with stock bump stopper with a little over 300 miles on it. 2cd pic is my Winder with ski-doo bump stop and has approx. 2000 miles on it. Pics 3-5 are showing the ski-doo bump stop and insert.

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See thats smart idea.. add that plastic in there as a spacer to protect the rubber from splitting. I know Yamaha had that on some of the bump stops on Monos and older Proaction Skids as well.

 

[**sj**]

the dealers that ride..come up with all the solutions!

 

[monte1214]

Thanks everyone! I love this site, and how fast help is offered!

 

[geez150]

It is a common cat issue

 

[RAMSOMAIR]

i checked my SW today and no cracks yet, only 2300kms. Then checked my 08 Apex LTX GT 40th with over 30 000 kms and look like brand new!!!