ski spreaders?

lwb140 · Post by **lwb140** » Tue Nov 27, 2012 10:57 pm

so did deere ever offer ski spreaders ? the deals that bolt between the ski and the spring ive seen several deere sleds with them over the years mostly mid mounts . never noticed them in any catalogs or print .were these aftermarket or a farmer fix ? wade .

KamJD600 · Post by **KamJD600** » Wed Nov 28, 2012 12:30 am

I remember when I was a kid (which wasn't too many years ago) seeing them for sale in Dennis Kirk correct me if remembering tho guys.

400brian · Post by **400brian** » Wed Nov 28, 2012 2:14 am

These were an aftermarket item, the catalogs generally had them. Years ago they were talked about every winter here. Some guys liked them, others not so much. Mid-mounts were the model of choice to see them on.
Also, years back, it seemed that every winter someone would get a mid-mount running, take it for a spin, then come on here describing it as a "deathtrap"! Way too tippy and unstable!

Being as my JDX8 has finished the Vintage Challenge 4 times in a row, I dispute that assessment. But you do have to RIDE them.

greenblood · Post by **greenblood** » Wed Nov 28, 2012 3:02 pm

Brian you are spot on. We mid-mount riders should be able to qualify for a healthcare rebate for gym membership as a hour on a mid-mount is a damn good work-out!

Of course the physical therapy for back pain and knee replacement tend to make that healthcare savings disappear...

jdrob · Post by **jdrob** » Wed Nov 28, 2012 3:18 pm

I loved riding the mid-mount sleds when I was younger and had 2 good legs and feet ! Now that i am older w/one good leg (thats questionable) :lol22:

I have to stick to the darkside sleds.. although that seems to be a task staying on them also at 50mph..

I sometimes forget that the seat is made for my BUTT and not my one knee..

sledder670 · Post by **sledder670** » Fri Nov 30, 2012 8:18 am

i just ordered some from parts unlimited a month ago. They are still available

liquitisplit80 · Post by **liquitisplit80** » Fri Nov 30, 2012 10:42 pm

I've always wanted to know how much it affects the steering. Seems to me it would make it a little squirrely in the turns. Any input would be helpful before I go buy a set.

lwb140 · Post by **lwb140** » Sat Dec 01, 2012 12:48 am

liquitisplit80 wrote:I've always wanted to know how much it affects the steering. Seems to me it would make it a little squirrely in the turns. Any input would be helpful before I go buy a set.

ive got a set on a 295s im fixing to take off , was actually the inspiration for the post, you can try them for yourself !!! wade

S_Kyle · Post by **S_Kyle** » Sat Dec 01, 2012 1:47 am

I know on other sleds they can break spindles. Any chance of it happening on the Deere sleds?

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