Does track tension need to differ with studs? Nytro XTX

[Jbird90]

Does track tension need to vary if you have studs?

I know that manual wants about an inch with 22 #'s on the track, and I have read many posts about tighter/looser. But I am wondering if you're running studs, does the track need to be tighter.

If the track rachets, that means it has moved at least 3/4" off the cogs, which is 3/4" closer to the heat exchanger.

I have the marginal wheel kit, and I am getting ready to stud my track and looking for input if those that have studded a Nytro run it tighter because of the studs.

And yes I could "not" stud, but I have the scars to prove why I want to studs.

 

[sprintcat]

Good question, I never thought of that I put studs on my track and left it at the factory settings.

 

[SteelerJim]

I run with studs and have the track on the looser side of spec. It has never ratcheted. I have the Woody's 1.375 megabytes if I remember correctly all down the middle with double backers

 

[herndonp]

I have the Woody's also and run factory spec. No issues in 4500 miles.

 

[SnoBird888]

In reality yes it is pushing the track instantaneously out about 3/4" or whatever the cog tooth height is. id run it as you have it and when your on some hard pack going about 10-20 mph go wot and if it doesn't ratchet id leave it.

 

[DSimps10]

I cant say what my exact tension was but the only time i ratcheted with my studded 121 was on launch or super late in the year climbing a hill on super wet snow. Thats didnt pick the heat exchanger and was fine after i tightened it up a little, i ran that sled about 1 finger with no weight pulling on it once i tightened it as it was much more before that.

The only Nytro i know around here that lost the Heat exchanger was my buddys because a stud stuck on wood and tore the track a little then he started dumping coolant, luckly i was behind him and we were coming to a stop sign so he shut it down before kicking the light and saved the engine.

 

[SnoBird888]

and hey if the heat exchanger ever does get hti and leaks just another reason to buy a mtx one and dump the oem front one.