154" Tracks hanging off a 7' deck.

[ajbski]

Hey guys,

Just wondering if this looks sketchy to you?

I just got a limitless deck for my ram 2500, and Im a little concerned about the overhang and how little of the track makes contact with the deck.

I already ordered the clip on extensions, but i was hoping to do a trip up the sea to sky this weekend. the extensions might come in on time or they might not. Do you guys think this ok to drive or just wait for the extensions?

 

[ajbski]

I think this is in the wrong forum. sorry guys.

 

[Daner1978]

Hey guys,

Just wondering if this looks sketchy to you?

I just got a limitless deck for my ram 2500, and Im a little concerned about the overhang and how little of the track makes contact with the deck.

I already ordered the clip on extensions, but i was hoping to do a trip up the sea to sky this weekend. the extensions might come in on time or they might not. Do you guys think this ok to drive or just wait for the extensions?

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I’ve ran two sleds on my Marlon, 7 foot deck for three years and never had an issue! You’ll be golden! Rock out with your track out!

 

[RBalazs]

Hey guys,

Just wondering if this looks sketchy to you?

I just got a limitless deck for my ram 2500, and Im a little concerned about the overhang and how little of the track makes contact with the deck.

I already ordered the clip on extensions, but i was hoping to do a trip up the sea to sky this weekend. the extensions might come in on time or they might not. Do you guys think this ok to drive or just wait for the extensions?

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Just lift your truck. Helps get the track out of the wayI run 155’s on my 7’ Marlon and run a rear superclamp, no prob

Seems a little sketch, but never enough to make me buy the Marlon extension. Had one on my 7’ truckboss, but only because it came with one.

 

[Daner1978]

Just lift your truck. Helps get the track out of the wayI run 155’s on my 7’ Marlon and run a rear superclamp, no prob

Seems a little sketch, but never enough to make me buy the Marlon extension. Had one on my 7’ truckboss, but only because it came with one.

How do you make a rear super clamp work on a 7 foot deck? The rails don’t really work in the raised spot where you can use a super clamp.

 

[RBalazs]

How do you make a rear super clamp work on a 7 foot deck? The rails don’t really work in the raised spot where you can use a super clamp.

It hooks perfectly into right here on my matryx rails.

 

[RBalazs]

 

[kanedog]

This is a mating call to other gay sledders

 

[RBalazs]

This is a mating call to other gay sledders

You must have first hand experience with that call then huh

I must clarify though, which part?

Lifted truck?
Lifted truck with 7’ sled deck?
Lifted truck with 7’ sled deck and 155?
Or all of the above with a rear super clamp affixed to said snow machine?

If any of that makes me gay, well I’m as happy as a pig is s&@t then.

 

[kanedog]

Your setup sez “voyeur“ or “same room JO.”
ya gotta have an import, 5’ box with a 175” to really love kak.

 

[Daner1978]

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It hooks perfectly into right here on my matryx rails.

Nice! Very nice! I’ve got a 154” Skidoo Freeride with Ice Age Bomber rails so I’m not as lucky as you!

 

[koolaid]

Why did it become the norm nowadays for sleddeck manufacturers to end the deck at the tailgate? They use to go a foot or more beyond. My SLM deck is older but I wouldn't sell it for a newer short one, built to last!

 

[RBalazs]

They don’t stop at the tailgate, my Marlon is 6” past in the case if my short-bed superduty. They make a 7’ and 8’ deck. Most companies also have extensions that can make them 8.5’ or 9.5’ if you so desire.

All truck beds are slightly different lengths, so to keep it simple. All deck manufacturers use the same metrics, other wise there would be a butt ton of skus for different trucks and not to mention the used market would tank, because your old sled deck now will only fit another of your exact bed configuration.

 

[Clark42]

I bought my first 7' deck 3 years ago and thought the same thing, yet have never had an issue. The doos do seem to hang off a bit more than other manufactures though. I will say, on really rough logging roads I have seen my sleds start to slide back which is a little unnerving. No issues on pavement. Just keep an eye on things

 

[Clark42]

@christopher can you move this to the truck/trailer discussion on snowtalk

 

[Teth-Air]

What length of deck should a guy have for a 4.5 ft box on a Ford Maverick? Hauling a 165 Polaris, asking for a friend.

 

[Daner1978]

What length of deck should a guy have for a 4.5 ft box on a Ford Maverick? Hauling a 165 Polaris, asking for a friend.

He should not run a sled deck period. It’s too short of a box. If he absolutely has to have one. Truck boss makes a 5’ with a 20” extension that folds down. That’s the route I’d go if I was him and had to have one.

 

[christopher]

@christopher can you move this to the truck/trailer discussion on snowtalk

DONE

 

[kanedog]

He should not run a sled deck period. It’s too short of a box. If he absolutely has to have one. Truck boss makes a 5’ with a 20” extension that folds down. That’s the route I’d go if I was him and had to have one.

And Swoosh as the joke goes over your head haha

 

[Clark42]

This is a mating call to other gay sledders

is that what brought you here?