Stud lengths?

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sledhead16 wrote:Thanks! James, I was looking at them, Any particular support plate that works best with those? 48 on the center belt outta do ok huh? if I decide to go this route its gonna make me feel like I need to do some radar runs though lol!
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To date, I have only installed these picks in cleated tracks. We would drill a hole out in the cleat to 7mm and install, so no backer was needed. On a rubber track install, I would go with whatever backer Woody's recommends for that pick. They come with nylock nuts, but I always used locktite as well.

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Putting studs in a rubber track is a breeze if you have this tool:

http://www.woodystraction.com/universal-track-drill

Can't imagine how hard it would be without it.

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DA I would definitely buy that tool, I have to double check but I think my only sled set up for studs right now with tunnel guards is my 84 LF, and that is not at the front of the line at all yet for trail readiness lol. But it would be nice to do a LF track so I can swap it around if I choose, I'm just sick of being the only guy to show up at the local RADAR runs with Deeres! Those Dang Yamaha and Yellow guys are always trying to sweep the trophies.....oh and the merc guys lol. Where's Ron Sonnek at an event when ya need him!
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Thank You Brian... Order placed
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You can buy the track tools or you can buy a hollow gasket punch set for ten bucks and get like 6 sizes but I would buy the stud template that has predrilled holes for diff. Stud patterns then just use a paint marker to mark your pattern for whole track that way you can mark and make sure you don't mess it up with odd pattern. I have always taken tracks out and put around a small portable bench the track fits between legs so I can turn it as I go and drill standing up make sure the edge of your punch/tool is sharp goes way better!
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Thats a good idea Andy!
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1980 Liquifire SN# 4995 From WA Speed Run Sled
1980 Liquifire SN# 4996 From MN
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Using my own template, a Woody's hole drill and working by myself I was able to put in 46 Gold Digger .750 in about an hour and a half. That hole drill is the greatest thing since sliced bread. A huge shoutout to son Bob for my Christmas presents, they really helped the most. Ryobi.


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I think I will just give my 5 year old boy and 11 year old girl Bobs number so they can call before Christmas and just buy me whatever he buys you Don! :lol:
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mn.deereguy wrote:I think I will just give my 5 year old boy and 11 year old girl Bobs number so they can call before Christmas and just buy me whatever he buys you Don! :lol:
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1975 340/s I500 #161
1980 Liquifire SN# 4995 From WA Speed Run Sled
1980 Liquifire SN# 4996 From MN
1983 Sportfire
1984 Liquifire Deep Snow Tunnel 4/6 motor
1984 Sprintfire (2)

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