Hey guys I decided to start this thread to showcase the progress of my 13' project sled build as I've had a ton of people so far show interest.
You can also get up to date photos by following along on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Stephen77Darcy
The goal of this project was to get a sled below 400lbs. yet still rugged enough for an entire season of gnarly trees, jumping, cliff drops, etc...basically a full on thrashing and hold together no problem.
Throughout the thread I'll try to explain the reasoning behind the decisions I've made and products that I've chosen.
Also before I begin I would like to thank the following companies for making this project a reality. There is no way I'd be tackling this without their help
Triple-S Polaris in West haven, UT-http://ssspolaris.com
Timbersledhttp://timbersled.com
Starting Line Products (SLP)http://startinglineproducts.com
Fox Racing Shoxhttp://ridefox.com
Wasatch Recreation Products (WRP)http://wr-products.com
C&A Pro Skishttp://caproskis.net
Diamond-S Mfg.http://diamond-smfg.com
ArcticFX Graphics http://arcticfxgraphics.com
Flyracinghttp://flyracing.com
Ice Age
http://iceageperformance.com
Oh and http://uintarecreation.com for giving me plenty of time off to work on something like this lol
Here's a run down of what is going to be done:
-Start with a 13' 155 PRO
-Cut 5 inches off the tunnel
-Put a Timbersled skid under it w/ Fox Shox
-Mount up some lightweight Ice Age Rails
-Throw on a Polaris series 5.1 146 track
-Make it SLP stage 3
-Toss the stock seat for an even lighter WRP lower than stock seat
-Bolt on some new Diamond-S Titanium A-Arms
-Fox Shox for the front end
-Add some C&A skis
-Remove headlight/taillight
-Finish it off with FLY Dan Adams Bars
-Oh and remove several unnecessary(for me) parts
First I started with the new 2013 Polaris PRO RMK 155. I was so excited that I didn't even snap a photo when we uncrated it. This is the initial teardown. The reason I went with this sled is because of it's ridiculously low dry weight, claimed 417lbs.
Next I got a little anxious so I put in the headlight delete kit. Claimed weight savings 3 lbs. Also you can see the SLP stage 3 kit going in, initial thoughts are the quality looks top notch!
Here she is on the way to the surgeon lol
Next was the most nerve racking part so far...getting the tunnel chopped. I could have left it and just went with the 146, but I didn't want to take the chance of stabbing the rear end in if I had to hit the eject button off something and having the tunnel crease. Plus it will save weight and have a better fit and finish. Luckily my welder is a tig welder at a local Air Force base and welds F-22 engine parts, this put my mind at ease
And...voila! A day later it looks better than stock.
Now that the sled is back I wanted to get a feel for the wrap and make sure I didn't need any last minute pieces. Chad at Triple-S threw the hood and a side panel worth on in about 10 mins. This guys done well over 100 wrap installs in the last 2 seasons, he's AMAZING!!!
Now here's a few pics of other parts that I've got in so far. Everything should be ready in the next week or so, and I'll be updating as things are happening.
Timbersled rear suspension and Fox Evol-X rear shock, Float-2 front track shock.
C&A Skis (XTX and MTX)
WRP - Lower than stock seat
Dan Adams Bars and some lighter upper rear suspension wheels.
You can also get up to date photos by following along on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Stephen77Darcy
The goal of this project was to get a sled below 400lbs. yet still rugged enough for an entire season of gnarly trees, jumping, cliff drops, etc...basically a full on thrashing and hold together no problem.
Throughout the thread I'll try to explain the reasoning behind the decisions I've made and products that I've chosen.
Also before I begin I would like to thank the following companies for making this project a reality. There is no way I'd be tackling this without their help
Triple-S Polaris in West haven, UT-http://ssspolaris.com
Timbersledhttp://timbersled.com
Starting Line Products (SLP)http://startinglineproducts.com
Fox Racing Shoxhttp://ridefox.com
Wasatch Recreation Products (WRP)http://wr-products.com
C&A Pro Skishttp://caproskis.net
Diamond-S Mfg.http://diamond-smfg.com
ArcticFX Graphics http://arcticfxgraphics.com
Flyracinghttp://flyracing.com
Ice Age
http://iceageperformance.com
Oh and http://uintarecreation.com for giving me plenty of time off to work on something like this lol
Here's a run down of what is going to be done:
-Start with a 13' 155 PRO
-Cut 5 inches off the tunnel
-Put a Timbersled skid under it w/ Fox Shox
-Mount up some lightweight Ice Age Rails
-Throw on a Polaris series 5.1 146 track
-Make it SLP stage 3
-Toss the stock seat for an even lighter WRP lower than stock seat
-Bolt on some new Diamond-S Titanium A-Arms
-Fox Shox for the front end
-Add some C&A skis
-Remove headlight/taillight
-Finish it off with FLY Dan Adams Bars
-Oh and remove several unnecessary(for me) parts
First I started with the new 2013 Polaris PRO RMK 155. I was so excited that I didn't even snap a photo when we uncrated it. This is the initial teardown. The reason I went with this sled is because of it's ridiculously low dry weight, claimed 417lbs.
Next I got a little anxious so I put in the headlight delete kit. Claimed weight savings 3 lbs. Also you can see the SLP stage 3 kit going in, initial thoughts are the quality looks top notch!
Here she is on the way to the surgeon lol
Next was the most nerve racking part so far...getting the tunnel chopped. I could have left it and just went with the 146, but I didn't want to take the chance of stabbing the rear end in if I had to hit the eject button off something and having the tunnel crease. Plus it will save weight and have a better fit and finish. Luckily my welder is a tig welder at a local Air Force base and welds F-22 engine parts, this put my mind at ease
And...voila! A day later it looks better than stock.
Now that the sled is back I wanted to get a feel for the wrap and make sure I didn't need any last minute pieces. Chad at Triple-S threw the hood and a side panel worth on in about 10 mins. This guys done well over 100 wrap installs in the last 2 seasons, he's AMAZING!!!
Now here's a few pics of other parts that I've got in so far. Everything should be ready in the next week or so, and I'll be updating as things are happening.
Timbersled rear suspension and Fox Evol-X rear shock, Float-2 front track shock.
C&A Skis (XTX and MTX)
WRP - Lower than stock seat
Dan Adams Bars and some lighter upper rear suspension wheels.
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