Studding a track - Snowmobile Forum: Your #1 Snowmobile Forum

Scalloper · 08-11-2012, 07:15 AM

I have a 2010 Bear Cat XT. I want to stud the track. The local dealer wants $600. I know some guys that stud their own and saved some $$. Can I save much? If so where should I buy the studs and tunnel proctor? Thanks

600RacerX · 08-11-2012, 08:07 AM

You can usually get studs and everything for around $3-400. It's not hard, especially with a two ply track. Just time consuming.

**kccats** · 08-11-2012, 08:10 PM

96 studs is about all you would need! They are about $100 for a complete set at swap meets! Then a track drill and templete another $15! And a few hours! No big deal, I did my little ZR in the back of my box truck on the way north to St Germaine!

Scalloper · 08-12-2012, 07:28 AM

My sled has a long track and extra wide 22" so I am not sure if the standard pattern will work

**kccats** · 08-12-2012, 07:47 AM

Is it a 136? Then you will need 108 studs. A V patern down the center is best, stay out of the outer belts!

Scalloper · 08-18-2012, 04:47 PM

Yes its a 136" track. Where can I get the studs,tunel protector, pattern and cutter? Anything else?

**kccats** · 08-18-2012, 07:28 PM

Do a search for Snowmobile swap meets in your area!
Do you really need tunnel protectors?

Scalloper · 08-20-2012, 06:40 AM

I thought that all sleds needed them to protect the tunnel from the studs.

**kccats** · 08-20-2012, 07:08 AM

I've never used any and most of all my sleds are studded!

Renagade · 08-20-2012, 09:42 PM

i had to add tunnel protectors to
my 04 gade, but on my formula III
they were fine, not sure if they
were installed before i purchased it??

i like peace of mind when i ride, think they
were only like $12 a piece???

600RacerX · 08-20-2012, 10:29 PM

I would also recommend the tunnel protectors. Pretty cheap and easy, so why not?

TParks600 · 08-21-2012, 09:20 AM

Does the track come close to the rear heat exchanger? I had to instal them on my 2003 skidoo because the track runs real tight to the tunnel.

willdeh2 · 08-23-2012, 07:32 AM

Would you guys ever do used studs? Sometimes you see them for $50, just curious if they're still good and if anyone has ever done them.

**kccats** · 08-23-2012, 09:38 AM

Yeah I guess, if they aren't bent or rusted! I usualy have a real hard time getting them out!