Is a stud a stud? - Snowmobile Forum: Your #1 Snowmobile Forum

G.T · 01-31-2007, 05:26 PM

I have a 1.25 ripsaw track on my 07 rev x and after the first time out on it in/on the ice/snow

i realise that i need studs/picks so is a stud a stud

or do they vary in quality/usage

I have seen many differing types and prices available. Do i get dragged into the ebay dilema

where i have seen 96 woody's 1'3/8 studs with backers and nuts for around a Hun! Is that a deal or not?

wedgehead · 01-31-2007, 05:47 PM

if you can find 96 WOODYS 1 3/8" studs,nuts and backers for $100 bucks ..jump on them!

thats a bargan. a freind just got 96 1" woodys from his dealer....$248.00 (stud,nuts,aluminum backers)try the snowmobile store.com I picked up 96 5/16" 1.175 tall with hardware in nov. for $118. with free shipping from them.
not woodys,snow stuff was the brand name. so far im very happy with them.

upersleder · 01-31-2007, 05:49 PM

NO......there are several different types, most relating to a particular application. if you are doing general trail riding you need a good carbide stud, with the HP of your sled, i would be looking at a 5/16" dia. minimum, and also a push thru type with a backer. backers are a whole other story, aluminum/plastic, round square...... i prefer the round plastic ones, i feel round exerts even pressure and if it rotates you cant tell. square ones i think tear out more when the corner of the plate digs in the track and if they tip a little it makes the studs look bad. then you have to decide on quantity and placement.

AvroAero · 01-31-2007, 07:43 PM

Uper is probably right. A few of my studs are slightly bent now. Probably because of landing on a spinning track, but meh. I think I had studboy, not sure.

kccats · 01-31-2007, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by upersleder

NO......there are several different types, most relating to a particular application. if you are doing general trail riding you need a good carbide stud, with the HP of your sled, i would be looking at a 5/16" dia. minimum, and also a push thru type with a backer. backers are a whole other story, aluminum/plastic, round square...... i prefer the round plastic ones, i feel round exerts even pressure and if it rotates you cant tell. square ones i think tear out more when the corner of the plate digs in the track and if they tip a little it makes the studs look bad. then you have to decide on quantity and placement.

I agree, there is also the thought of Stainless or high carbon? Also your patern? I found on the taller lugs to go with the double tap aproach. But do your home work check the different makers sites. You should be able to get 96 complete for $100 or so, maybe even better at the swap meets! If you can wait??

G.T · 02-01-2007, 09:04 AM

Ok this is quite hard to admit but coming from the uk i have always done metric. The stud sizes are these!
1.075, 1.175, 1.325, 1.450 inches.

Which would i need for a 1.25 track

is it the 3rd size?

smokin500 · 02-01-2007, 10:07 AM

yeah the third one(1.325) is the length you want.

**RJ Gleason** · 02-01-2007, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by G.T

Ok this is quite hard to admit but coming from the uk i have always done metric. The stud sizes are these!
1.075, 1.175, 1.325, 1.450 inches.

Which would i need for a 1.25 track

is it the 3rd size?

Rule of thumb is; 1/4in longer than the lug..

G.T · 02-01-2007, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RJ Gleason

Rule of thumb is; 1/4in longer than the lug..

But that was the question i dont know how to read an imperial tape

Thanks RJ

smokin500 · 02-01-2007, 08:47 PM

ok according to RJ, 1.450 is the length you want. but if u look at the chart on sled-parts.com it says to use 1.325 studs for your track length