Okay, thinking of of replacing the stock track on my '97 XLT RMK over the summer with either a 141x2 I already have or a 153x2.25 I just bought. Considering a drop and roll/chaincase swap to get the clearance I need instead of smaller drivers, especially for the 2.25 Camo with a 3" pitch.
I know the D&R is more labor intensive, but is cheaper to do. So far Bentwrench Performance is the only one I've found just surfing the web that still makes a template kit for the Wedge. The Bentwrench kit puts the jackshaft in the tunnel, will I be limited on clearance for the 2.25" paddle and 8-tooth 3.0 drivers, or will I need to go to 7-tooth? I like the idea of being able to use my stock chaincase/ brake assembly with this kit. I believe I also read the XLT case can handle a larger bottom gear, which I will need to gear for the 153, correct?
My other thought was an extended chaincase, either one from a newer model Polaris (like an Edge chaincase from what I've read so far.) Or a modified stock one or a used custom one like the old Tison units if I could find one. I know this route is more expensive, with having to buy the chaincase and gears and templates to match and such. I assume my current brake caliper won't fit, but would I have to change my rotor and say my master cylinder on the bars for a newer caliper as well? I like having only to move only my track shaft instead of both shafts with the D&R. But budget is also a given concern here as well.
I appreciate everyone's input, this will be a big project no matter which way I go, especially for a 14-year-old sled, but it's what I got and it's paid for and I'm pretty partial to the Wedge chassis. Thanks a lot for the help!!
I know the D&R is more labor intensive, but is cheaper to do. So far Bentwrench Performance is the only one I've found just surfing the web that still makes a template kit for the Wedge. The Bentwrench kit puts the jackshaft in the tunnel, will I be limited on clearance for the 2.25" paddle and 8-tooth 3.0 drivers, or will I need to go to 7-tooth? I like the idea of being able to use my stock chaincase/ brake assembly with this kit. I believe I also read the XLT case can handle a larger bottom gear, which I will need to gear for the 153, correct?
My other thought was an extended chaincase, either one from a newer model Polaris (like an Edge chaincase from what I've read so far.) Or a modified stock one or a used custom one like the old Tison units if I could find one. I know this route is more expensive, with having to buy the chaincase and gears and templates to match and such. I assume my current brake caliper won't fit, but would I have to change my rotor and say my master cylinder on the bars for a newer caliper as well? I like having only to move only my track shaft instead of both shafts with the D&R. But budget is also a given concern here as well.
I appreciate everyone's input, this will be a big project no matter which way I go, especially for a 14-year-old sled, but it's what I got and it's paid for and I'm pretty partial to the Wedge chassis. Thanks a lot for the help!!
