Glenn
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Can anyone tell me how many studs I should put in my Venture RS with what pathern
I think that I would have to install tunnel protecters also
I am looking for trail safety and not performance
I think that I would have to install tunnel protecters also
I am looking for trail safety and not performance
maddogjeff
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1.25 lug 144" Ripsaw track on ’05 RS Venture
In 2005 put on
118 Woody's Gold Digger Traction Master 5/16 1.325, square aluminum backers, regular nuts. $310.
2900 miles.
Bent: 4
Broken: 38
Pull thru: 0
In 2006 replaced all Woody’s with
118 Shade Tree Stainless Steel 2 year warranty 5/16 1.40, Air Lite 45* angle plastic backers, regular nuts. $191.
1900 miles in a worse snow year.
Bent: 0
Broken: 0
Pull thru: 0
2007, 1800 more miles.
Bent: 4 slightly
Broken: 0
Pull thru: 0
Guess I don't get to use that warranty.
I used the standard short track 96 stud pattern down the middle and it has worked fine.
I'm afraid of the tall nuts because if and when the stud bends or breaks it could be very tough getting that nut off.
In 2005 put on
118 Woody's Gold Digger Traction Master 5/16 1.325, square aluminum backers, regular nuts. $310.
2900 miles.
Bent: 4
Broken: 38
Pull thru: 0
In 2006 replaced all Woody’s with
118 Shade Tree Stainless Steel 2 year warranty 5/16 1.40, Air Lite 45* angle plastic backers, regular nuts. $191.
1900 miles in a worse snow year.
Bent: 0
Broken: 0
Pull thru: 0
2007, 1800 more miles.
Bent: 4 slightly
Broken: 0
Pull thru: 0
Guess I don't get to use that warranty.
I used the standard short track 96 stud pattern down the middle and it has worked fine.
I'm afraid of the tall nuts because if and when the stud bends or breaks it could be very tough getting that nut off.
hondo
VIP Member
Glenn,
How many miles do you have on your existing track?
Just thinking of another alternative. For trail safety purposes, would be to look into putting on an "Ice-ripper" track.
The studs are molded into the rubber.
I have heard some positive comments about the track. I believe camoplast makes them in the 144 inch track.
My track started showing some extreme wear at almost 16,000 miles.
If I had enough lead time when my track started to come apart I would have put an "Ice-ripper" on mine. At the time my dealer only had a "rip-saw" in stock. I didn't want to wait for another to be shipped.
Just a thought.
How many miles do you have on your existing track?
Just thinking of another alternative. For trail safety purposes, would be to look into putting on an "Ice-ripper" track.
The studs are molded into the rubber.
I have heard some positive comments about the track. I believe camoplast makes them in the 144 inch track.
My track started showing some extreme wear at almost 16,000 miles.
If I had enough lead time when my track started to come apart I would have put an "Ice-ripper" on mine. At the time my dealer only had a "rip-saw" in stock. I didn't want to wait for another to be shipped.
Just a thought.
Glenn
Extreme
I have 1800 miles on the track.We rode last week and the trails were very icy.the back of the sled wanted to pass the front a few times.I have put on the Woody Doolys on (6 inch) and did replace the slides.
I think I would have to install tunnel protecters also
Glenn
I think I would have to install tunnel protecters also
Glenn
hondo
VIP Member
With studs tunnel protectors are probably the best way to go.
Is Venture steering better for you?
Is Venture steering better for you?
Glenn
Extreme
Yes it made a big difference.I keep my front ski shocks cam to the high (max) position.
Is it possible that studs will try to push the sled in the corner when you turn?
Is it possible that studs will try to push the sled in the corner when you turn?
hondo
VIP Member
Glenn,
I would try different cam settings with your front shocks just to see what may work better than other settings.
I would try it on a soft setting, this may transfer more pressure forward and make the sled turn easier, and have less push.
I can't speak about studs because it don't run studs.
You'll find a comfortable set-up!
I would try different cam settings with your front shocks just to see what may work better than other settings.
I would try it on a soft setting, this may transfer more pressure forward and make the sled turn easier, and have less push.
I can't speak about studs because it don't run studs.
You'll find a comfortable set-up!
