"Better" Limiter Strap

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I thought the stock SINGLE strap looked a lil weak when I looked at it...and proved it was. Broke the strap last weekend.
What are options for a "better"strap. I would like to run 2 on each side of the shock...why this wasn't done stock, i dont know...
I really liked Doos 'easily' adjustable limiter strap setup, no nuts bolts n washers to dink with. Just screw a knob in and out...done.

Update: Oh, this is an 08 Nytro MTX..

Update 6/19/2008:

I emailed Allen @ Timbersled reguarding this issue.

I promptly got an email the next morning saying he'd replace the strap, which wasn't even what I was asking him to do. I was simply looking for info on what I needed to purchase for a replacement, if a stock strap(s) would do the trick.
I had also asked about running 2, he said no issues with that.
After I emailed back thanking him for offering to replace the (1) strap and supplying my address, he replied that he'd be sending me 2 (including an extra set of bolts/nuts/washers).

I know its not a huge dollar thing, but really makes a difference to me having a product backed. I even explained I'm the 2nd owner of this sled (which had the Mtn Tamer installed at purchase)..so this was another reason I wasn't expecting any freebees.

Yet another thumbs up and A+ for Allen & Timbersled.. top notch CS.

~DJ

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Update: I recieved the 2 straps and installed them tonight. Thanks again Allen.

 

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rotax said:

I thought the stock SINGLE strap looked a lil weak when I looked at it...and proved it was. Broke the strap last weekend. What are options for a "better" strap. I would like to run 2 on each side of the shock...why this wasn't done stock, i dont know... I really liked Doos 'easily' adjustable limiter strap setup, no nuts bolts n washers to dink with. Just screw a knob in and out...done.

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My nytro mtx came stock with two.....

 

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My nytro mtx came stock with two.....

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My buddies 40th only has 1.. Hmm bizzarre..maybe your dealer recognized something before it caused issues..I dunno?

 

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My buddies 40th only has 1.. Hmm bizzarre..maybe your dealer recognized something before it caused issues..I dunno?

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Nope, the micro fiche has two of them and the plastic going around the lower mount has two spaced for them also. I checked the 40th and the regular. I have already broken both of them. I just replaced them with new stock parts as I didn't know what else to do at the time.

I wouldn't give my dealer that much credit. The first time they "heard" about bad ball joints was when they pounded mine out with a hammer in April..

 

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Doesn't the Timbersled Mt Tamer skid only have 1 limiter strap? Maybe You have that?

 

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Doesn't the Timbersled Mt Tamer skid only have 1 limiter strap? Maybe You have that?

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Good point.

 

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I put 2 on my mt tamer. don't like the 1 strap dealio.

 

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Stock comes with two, Timbersled recommends using only one....

I have a couple extra if you need one (or two) DJ....

I can't believe you broke one....

 

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oh, yes, mountain tamer .. i would have thought it'd just use the same straps as the stocker...guess not.


Doo went through the breaking/fraying straps back in the day on 1/2 the horsepower.



So are the Mtn Tamer straps "different" than the stock straps? As in, part of the kit? Or can I just use stocker straps.



Thanks for all the infos fellers.

 

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Basically the same I think the Timbersled has a few more holes for more adjustment... Not sure about quality of material?

 

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Email Allen at timbersled. timbersled@sandpoint.net

 

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a friend kept snapping limiter straps on his mountain addition or elkcom skid on his summit . we just found a piece of 5 ply convayor belting and made one out of that and it lasted him 2 seasons and its still working . the hardest part was drilling the holes in it

 

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I got sick of replacing the stockers on my sled. I went to a local implement dealer and bought some belting. I have no idea what it was called, but it is the belts that spin on the back of a combine. I cut mine a little wider and made a set. I took some hollow stainless tubing and sharpened the end and pounded the holes for the bolts. Two years now and no problems.

 

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Mine has 2 and I broke mine so I had a couple of stapes from a 98 polaris 700 and it was to wide so I trimed it down no problems and is a way better stap

 

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Allen/Timbersled's Great ++

I emailed Allen @ Timbersled reguarding this issue.

I promptly got an email the next morning saying he'd replace the strap, which wasn't even what I was asking him to do. I was simply looking for info on what I needed to purchase for a replacement, if a stock strap(s) would do the trick.
I had also asked about running 2, he said no issues with that.
After I emailed back thanking him for offering to replace the (1) strap and supplying my address, he replied that he'd be sending me 2 (including an extra set of bolts/nuts/washers).

I know its not a huge dollar thing, but really makes a difference to me having a product backed. I even explained I'm the 2nd owner of this sled (which had the Mtn Tamer installed at purchase)..so this was another reason I wasn't expecting any freebees.

Yet another thumbs up and A+ for Allen & Timbersled.. top notch CS.

~DJ

 

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Rcvd the new straps, and installed...I feel a bit better about this setup. Theres actually quite a bit of tension on these. And I only have my front shock at ~60 lbs, rear @ 150 (not that the rear should effect limter tension much..)

There not perfectly aligned, but I figured they should take their own "set" after a ride.. The underside feels very close to the knobs on the track guides to me.. But my buddies has been running on the outside just fine, so must be clearance.