Warrior rear cooler install

[LABRADOR WARRIOR]

Just a question for those who installed a rear cooler on their warriors..Is it necessary to install the protectors over the cooler ??? Yes I have a studded track.I installed a cooler today on my sled and it looks physically impossible for the studs to hit the cooler..The cooler when installed ..sits perfectly level with the existing tunnel protectors..and I never struck those before..and I've taken a few hard smacks..I had two people stand on rear bumper approx 380 lbs still a couple of inches clearance.Just curious if anyone else experienced this instal before??? Oh by the way it's the proper cooler for a warrior that I bought from a fellow TY member (thanks Rob)I want to take the sled out this weekend to enjoy the powder but want to make sur about the install..I was looking @ other pics on this site of installs and with the new protectors it seems that they are not needed..Can anyone post their experiences
Thanks
MIke

 

[NY_Nytro]

Studs will hit. Do search, there are a few posts that have pics of stud damage. Even with 1"x1" square tubing I used to fabricate protectors the studs still hit. Not enough to make a hole but enought to rip up the fins.

 

[mikeb]

The studs will hit.... BTDT.

I made some protectors out of 1" square aluminum tubing. The studs still hit some but not enough to worry about.

 

[sleddheadd]

i put them on mine! would hate to take a chance at a hard hit and knock a hole in your cooler! i also picked my wifes rage this year and i had to add to her cooler protectors she was getting damage. my 2 cents!

 

[LABRADOR WARRIOR]

cooler install

Thanks for all your input guys
..I installed the protectors today anyway not a big job...to cold to go for a ride -38c with wind today and supposed to be in the -40's tomorrow..hope to try it soon

Mike

 

[mopar nut]

haha thats nothing on monday to thursday it was -40 with out the wind and -50 with the wind. and yea add the protectors