question about idler wheels & low snow kit ltx vector

[jamesc]

being this is all new to me maybe i'm off course here. i was farting around with my sled (2010 ltx vector) after installing 135 studs (does anyone actually LIKE doing this?) and heat exchanger protectors. i noticed two holes in the rear of the rails that are the same spacing as the holes for the front four idler wheels. i pulled one off and confirmed that you could mount them in the rear. on advice on some members here i had ordered a low snow kit but am wondering if a pair of full size wheels with replaceable bearings wouldn't be a better idea. my brothers sled has the low snow kit and the bearings in the wheels are shot but they're not replaceable. i priced all the OEM parts for a pair of the idlers and it's $105. the stupid low snow kit is $60 in itself. i'm thinking for another $45 i get a bigger more durable setup with replaceable bearings. aside from the increased cost and little extra weight wouldn't this be more desirable?

 

[Irv]

Your lucky you can use the full size wheels on the LTX, wish I could on my Vector 121 as that is the way to go.

I put the marginal(small wheels) kit on the front and have been bouncing around the idea for the rear, just don't know if I have the room and don't want to go drilling holes only to find out I don't?

I seen this a while ago, it is the guy who broke the world record on a new Apex S.E., he added one like you did so your definitely good to go.