Simmons ski and Bergstrom fit question

[WarriorDan]

Folks,

I would appreciate your input. I have a 2004 Warrior that is totally stock (for now). I just bought Simmons skis based on many folks input on the board (thank you). I bought Bergstrom triple 6" carbides and single 4" carbides. I am going to try the triples on the outside first and see how that works as while I know there is controversy on this subject, it seems like the right thing to do and I'll see.

In any case, when I try to put the triples on the skis I notice that because of the big weld that holds the bolts to the carrier bar there is a space of about 1/8" to 1/4" between the carrier bar and the plastic groove in the ski. Now I know when I crank down the nut that the gap will get closer but unless I really crank it down I really doubt if the bar will ever touch the plastic. Should I just crank them down to draw them together, or leave the space? I don't really want to grind the weld as I would worry about weakening it and I'd really rather not grind the plastic without some input from somebody who knows a lot more than I.

I would appreciate you input.

Thanks much and safe sleeding to all.

Dan

 

[Boston RX1]

Give Scott Bergstrom a call. If there is problem in the making of this carbide, he would want to know. Also, he will let you know what to do. Great guy and very helpful.

 

[jim-bob]

When you got the skags they should have come with a set of plastic spacers to go between the bottom of the ski and the top of the skag

 

[RobX-1]

jim-bob, those spacers will only work on a single carbide ski; they are not applicable on the Simmons due to them having dual runners. Scott even lowered his price at the Novi show by $10 since I didn't need the ski saver on the Simmons ski.

 

[Blue Me]

You gotta call Scotty. Sounds like a fat weld. You may just have to grind them.