2012 T1100 Vertical steering post???

SEVS11 · Apr 13, 2011

I just ordered a XF1100 TURBO 141 LTD and I was wondering if their is any possiblity that CAT might change their minds and put a forward adjustable /telescopic steering post like the 2 strokes?

My dealer states that I cannot even switch out the posts if it does infact come in with the crappy steering post? Can anybody shed some light on this since I am totally new to CAT and my dealer is kinda simple and not really into mods at all.

Thanks!

sledneck_03 · Apr 13, 2011

SEVS11 said:
I just ordered a XF1100 TURBO 141 LTD and I was wondering if their is any possiblity that CAT might change their minds and put a forward adjustable /telescopic steering post like the 2 strokes?

My dealer states that I cannot even switch out the posts if it does infact come in with the crappy steering post? Can anybody shed some light on this since I am totally new to CAT and my dealer is kinda simple and not really into mods at all.

Thanks!

Ive heard you can order your M with the vertical, but as for your CF there will be an aftermarket kit possibly a cat kit.

KMMAC · Apr 13, 2011

Steering post

SEVS11 said:
I just ordered a XF1100 TURBO 141 LTD and I was wondering if their is any possiblity that CAT might change their minds and put a forward adjustable /telescopic steering post like the 2 strokes?

My dealer states that I cannot even switch out the posts if it does infact come in with the crappy steering post? Can anybody shed some light on this since I am totally new to CAT and my dealer is kinda simple and not really into mods at all.

Thanks!

First I would look for another dealer,, some of the out fits think they are going to make a killing selling a product in an area where there is less competition from the same brand.. If they have no more knowledge than that what's going to happen when or if you have warranty work that needs to be done? Second search this thread,, there are posts talking about this issue which, from what I've read here is that cat will either have the forward post on the 1100 or as an option in the catalog by fall...

SEVS11 · Apr 13, 2011

Ya....in a perfect world it will come with the better post? If not, it better be available at a reasonable price?

RACINSTATION · Apr 13, 2011

It will be available, as far as the reasonable part...........

Steamboy · Apr 14, 2011

Universal Joint?

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Sweet-Mfg-Universal-Steering-U-Joints,2031.html

Wonder why something like this could not be fabricated on the existing steering post. Another support or different support would have to be added but I am sure alot of you fabricators on here could get r done!

f7firecatkid · Apr 15, 2011

just seen on country cats fb page that the vertical steering kit is $230!!!! hold ****

that better come down a lot!

snowblind · Apr 15, 2011

to add a universal joint like the one in the picture, you have to add ball joint supports that are secure. if the supports flex, the post will be constantly moving. on a steel frame sand car, it is easy, but with the thinlight aluminum steering loop and other parts on a sled, brackets would have to be added and now people will cry about weight and price and...

$75 each for the ujoint (probably need 2) and then at least 2 support joints ( http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Steering-Shaft-Heim-3-4-Inch-RH,84.html ) then the lock nuts and welding onto the post, or using the slined ones if you want it to be able to come apart....
we charged 550 to do it for a sand car, not painted or powdercoated

spoon · Apr 15, 2011

just seen on country cats fb page that the vertical steering kit is $230!!!! hold

That looks cheap compared to paying someone their time to fab one up plus parts.

Steamboy · Apr 15, 2011

Agree with both Snowblind and Spoon. $230 is cheap after considering what it would take to properly fab a fix even if you did one yourself in your own shop. I looked at these machines in Puyallup and you can see why they did
not quickly fix the problem from the factory. It is not an easy refit. That being said, it should be an interesting year to see what the folks will do with this new platform and how well it works.

f7firecatkid · Apr 15, 2011

i was thinking just suffer with the other steering for a while.

MTdream · Apr 15, 2011

Is very close to the guidance on price Michelle suggested....

Gladly will pay that to have the right set up!!!

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