Tunnel Update.

[007]

So after my mishap with tweaking my tunnel the insurance company has cut me a check to fix the machine.

I have a few questions for you guys.

1. I need a new track because mine got cut on the outer band. I love hook up so do I go with a 153 PC 2.6 85 duro or 156 3"? I don't really want to change the drivers and some are saying you don't have to????

2. Is anyone making stronger drop brackets that extend to the top of the tunnel?

3. Is there any difference in the 13 tunnels from the 12's? I would like to go with a powder coated tunnel?

Then that got me thinking do I just try and sell it to someone that likes projects and could give them a good deal on a 2012 HC 153" since I'm not going to ride it anymore this year?

KJP

 

[Bacon]

Sell it and get a '14. If you can come out without taking a bath.

 

[007]

I don't mean to turn this into ebay, but if your interested give me a PM we can talk price.

KJP

 

[kcdavidak]

fix it

maybe i'm missing something here in pics, just get new rear mount and rivits and put new one on when you swap track. all I see is a little ooops no big . an air rivet gun a couple stepped drill bits ,a punch a little chisel and some clamps. I could change that out in 30 mins. my vote is for fixing it .good luck david

 

[007]

The front tunnel piece is bent and maybe when you take the rivets out of everything might come back.

KJP

 

[samiams2]

I have done very well with taking the insurance money and selling the machine as is. Just did it with my 13' actually. Be honest with people about what they will need to fix, and you usually can find somebody who Is looking for a deal, and likes a little bit of a project. You can hook them up with free agent and she can get parts for them cheaper than insurance quoted you. Plus insurance usually includes a bunch of stuff you don't really need to replace, insulation decals stuff thats scuffed but not broken etc. You pocket the difference and the labor costs. I have been able to make $1000's doing this. You aren't screwing anybody over, and you don't have to hassle with insurance about whether you fixed it completely or not. I've had certain insurance companies be real sticklers about that. Then you can get the 14', better investment, and you get the track you're looking for anyway.

Just my .02.

 

[007]

I will post some pictures of the machine tomorrow and I guess I will look at offers. If its not sold by next week I will start ordering parts.

Thanks guys.

KJP

 

[GlennRMK]

If you end up fixing it, I would highly recommend getting the black tunnel and HCR/LE cooler from a 2013.

That setup is 10 times better IMO.

 

[Sled208]

I had the EXACT SAME THING happen to the right side of my sled. It's a 2013 high country. There has to be a manufacturing issue

 

[brendan ross]

im running a 3'' 156 on 8t drivers 300 miles on it not a single issue if you decide to go that route

 

[007]

I looked into it but almost fell over on the price! I may wait for a bit to see if any rumors start about a 153x15x3".


KJP

 

[Sled208]

So..... As stated in another thread, i installed a tunnel to repair the issue the OP posted. When i put mine together i put M6 Huck rivets (part number 1623-241) in the 4 holes where the suspension bracket is riveted to the outer bracket and into the bumper. My damage was definitely caused by the failure of the standard steel rivets. I was concerned enough about these that i took my brand new m8 LE and dropped the rear suspension drilled out the rivets and replaced them also.