Tunnel protectors?

[mtotguy]

Just bought a 2011 Phazer RTX. I studded it. The dealer says I won't need tunnel protectors. No problems yet. What do you guys say?

 

[marpolsdofer]

If you bottoming YES. I used Hyfaxes to do this. I found out once that the steel or aluminum bar can fall off of the chassis does some twisting and will lock up you track..

 

[Dimebag]

I'd say keep the protectors. They are there for a reason.. and the reason is studs. I removed mine cause i know i will never stud my track.

Only reason to remove them is to shave some weight, and prevent ice buildup on a non studded track.

 

[xt_gt]

if you trail ride you wont' need them. if you start doing jumps & hanging skiis. you will hit the back 6" of the tunnel.
your choice what to do.

eventually when it's time to replace the track, you will find out that a 1.5" or bigger track is way better than a stock track w/ studs.

 

[snofreak500]

Just bought a 2011 Phazer RTX. I studded it. The dealer says I won't need tunnel protectors. No problems yet. What do you guys say?

Well the fact of the matter is that 1 time bottoming out your sled will completely F up your tunnel and the 100 dollar investment is well worth the headache of a ripped up tunnel in my opinion choice and risk is all yours