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Expert
Nikolai I have to ask why the 144?
did you start with the 153
then go to a 162
now a 144?
really curious was thinking about switching out the stk Mav but I dont know what I want?
( really liked the 144 x 16 on my Viper )
153 x 15
154 x 16
162 x ?
did you start with the 153
then go to a 162
now a 144?
really curious was thinking about switching out the stk Mav but I dont know what I want?
( really liked the 144 x 16 on my Viper )
153 x 15
154 x 16
162 x ?
Nikolai
TY 4 Stroke God
I went from the stock Maverick to a 153x15x2.25 cat challenger, then to the 144x16x2.5. When I tore that in half I went to a 150x15x2.5(got it cheap), and when I tore that in half, I bought a 144x15x2.5(current track). I think 144 is the best all around track length. It's great for jumping and will still go where everyone else does. As for the change from a 16 wide to a 15 wide, I personally do not like how the 16" wide tracks handle.
If you want to keep things simple I would get the 153x15x2.25 cat challenger or powerclaw. Both will be a huge improvement over the maverick.
If you want to keep things simple I would get the 153x15x2.25 cat challenger or powerclaw. Both will be a huge improvement over the maverick.
Nikolai
TY 4 Stroke God
Lots of work done the last couple days. Drew's sled is a rolling chassis which took two very time consuming days to complete. Tedious grinding on powder coated surfaces, greasing everything that moves, making sure everything fits perfect and is aligned. It looks really good in person and the tunnel is bulletproof, zero flex with all my weight on one running board. If you try and twist the rear bumper it just twists the entire side of the sled off the ground.
I got my tunnel attached to the bulkhead and all miscellaneous tunnel work completed. Getting the track in took half of today. I flipped my Avids around(had some funny wear last year) and had to install the driveshaft a few times to get them perfectly centered. Seat brackets are on and the bottom visible part painted. I also got the front clip done which took almost an entire day in itself.
I'll let the photographer post pics.
I got my tunnel attached to the bulkhead and all miscellaneous tunnel work completed. Getting the track in took half of today. I flipped my Avids around(had some funny wear last year) and had to install the driveshaft a few times to get them perfectly centered. Seat brackets are on and the bottom visible part painted. I also got the front clip done which took almost an entire day in itself.
I'll let the photographer post pics.
HYFLYR
TY 4 Stroke Guru
Well, like he said its been a long two days so far but so worth it. I let the pics do the talking as im too tired to type alot.
Calebs front clip and shocks
My 2010 Timbersled rear skid, new mounting holes and bushings. Very labor intensive to get this thing ready, bushings were a pain!
My front clip and shocks mounted
Calebs extrusions and footwells coming together
So clean!
This thing is gonna look mean
Finally, on the GROUND!!!
Looks so good
Better pic to show the taper of the boards and the cut.
Calebs front clip and shocks
My 2010 Timbersled rear skid, new mounting holes and bushings. Very labor intensive to get this thing ready, bushings were a pain!
My front clip and shocks mounted
Calebs extrusions and footwells coming together
So clean!
This thing is gonna look mean
Finally, on the GROUND!!!
Looks so good
Better pic to show the taper of the boards and the cut.
HYFLYR
TY 4 Stroke Guru
Calebs seat and brackets.
Put a quick shine on the intercooler
Lots of tunnel clearance
Put a quick shine on the intercooler
Lots of tunnel clearance
tkuss
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
Wow! looks so great and looks like tons of hard work. I am thinking when it is done it is will be best looking nytro I ever seen.
Nikolai
TY 4 Stroke God
Few more pictures
fitting the drive shaft to take some measurements
bulkhead/chain case cleaned up and assembled
brake back together
fitting the drive shaft to take some measurements
bulkhead/chain case cleaned up and assembled
brake back together
WOW!!! Fantastic theme! I really like the military styling! Great job, can't wait to see it all put together... 
WANN4STROKE
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
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Drew,
Are you going to take it to work and show it off for a few days when done?
David
Are you going to take it to work and show it off for a few days when done?
David
SideMountAK
Extreme
That thing is looking nasty fella's. Damn 
I need to get mine done 
I need to get mine done Lococoin
Extreme
Is there an easy way to move your drivers a bit if you do not have a press? One of mine needs to be moved about 1/4 of an inch and I was hoping to do it in the garage vs taking it somewhere with a press.
HYFLYR
TY 4 Stroke Guru
I will have the sled done in time for the snow show, sept 25th. After that i will probabaly have it down at the shop.
We got some more done today. Caleb was able to tackle his bulletproof rear skid and get it mostly done, just waiting on hyfax and wheels now i believe. Again, powdercoat takes forever to clear off of shafts, holes, and all the misc. stuff, VERY time consuming.
I was able to get some panels cut and vents in, external fuel pump and fittings on, front bumper, steering hoop and bar setup together.
Hopefully i will have my motor done this week sometime as i think that is the next step for me.
As for the drivers, i would prefer to have a press as it makes it easy for accurate adjustments. I have heard of people making jigs and using hammers but have never seen or tried it. If it were me though i would try and use a press.
We got some more done today. Caleb was able to tackle his bulletproof rear skid and get it mostly done, just waiting on hyfax and wheels now i believe. Again, powdercoat takes forever to clear off of shafts, holes, and all the misc. stuff, VERY time consuming.
I was able to get some panels cut and vents in, external fuel pump and fittings on, front bumper, steering hoop and bar setup together.
Hopefully i will have my motor done this week sometime as i think that is the next step for me.
As for the drivers, i would prefer to have a press as it makes it easy for accurate adjustments. I have heard of people making jigs and using hammers but have never seen or tried it. If it were me though i would try and use a press.
Nikolai
TY 4 Stroke God
A press is a lot easier but if you adequately support the driver, you can move them by hitting the shaft with a sledgehammer. Just make sure you put something like a block a wood between them so you don't damage the shaft.
Got the skid done except for hifax and the upper wheels which should both be here Friday. Took the entire day to put together...so time consuming
rear axle detail
shock mount detail
almost done
Got the skid done except for hifax and the upper wheels which should both be here Friday. Took the entire day to put together...so time consuming
rear axle detail
shock mount detail
almost done
