Need a tunnel stiffener kit for M7

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thejo

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• Sep 25, 2012

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Hi,
I got a 2005 M7 162 track and the tunnel is taking a beating from loading gas cans and Skis.
Anyone knows where to find a good tunnel stiffener kit or plates to add to the new rivets I will install soon?

 

m8magicandmystery

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• Sep 25, 2012

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can;t ya get some aluminum 2 or 3 inch 1/8 angle iron to put a length on each sidetop tunnel edge of tfor added strength..??..seems like your more utility with the sled then boondocking etc..(transportation to ski area;s) ??..you may possibly consider small bolts and locknuts in some area;s if you are in fact not really concerned about looks and abit of weight but more so your work function..i am doing some assumptions here that the sled is only a part of your focus in your activity..??

 

Last edited: Sep 26, 2012

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arctic2009

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• Sep 26, 2012

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Heres a unique solution to the weak tunnel problem.

http://www.hardcoresledder.com/foru...eries/353598-new-no-snow-tunnel-supports.html

If your tail piece is bending, Id suggest fishplating the outside of it with some thicker aluminum and having it extend past the drop brackets and tying it in with them.

 

fasta76

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• Sep 26, 2012

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Depending on how bad they are you could look at Van Amburg and do a running board/bumper set up!

http://vanamburgenterprises.com/catalog/

 

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• Sep 28, 2012

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I have the VA bumper and it has done a great job with snowboards and a cooler in the spring. It runs up to the seam in the tunnel on the drop bracket.
If you wanted a little extra support they can make you one that goes further forward past the drop bracket, but I don't think that's needed for a couple jerry cans and a pair of skis.

Also check out online metals for low prices on aluminum sheet if you want to make your own reinforcements

 

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• Sep 29, 2012

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Thanks for all the good info.
Will go my own way with al sheet reinforcement on both side.
Cheers.