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12-04-2004, 04:15 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Chicoutimi in Saguenay in Quebec in Canada
Primary Sled: Arctic Cat 1996 EXT 580 136''
Where I sled: Quebec / Saguenay
Posts: 93
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last week, i buy and put in 2003 Zl600 skid frame in my 1996 EXT 580. Is it very good investisement. What are your comments or question?
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12-04-2004, 04:23 PM
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Did you mount this in the same holes as the original? I put one of these into a 92 Wildcat but I moved the suspension forward and up to reduce the rear end height. It also made quite a difference in the weight transfer when letting off for corners.
The ride is a big improvement over the old one that was in the sled.
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12-04-2004, 04:37 PM
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#3
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HEre is the 92 Wildcat with a 2002 suspension installed.
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12-04-2004, 05:51 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Chicoutimi in Saguenay in Quebec in Canada
Primary Sled: Arctic Cat 1996 EXT 580 136''
Where I sled: Quebec / Saguenay
Posts: 93
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No, I have to use the second kit of hole on brackets before and I have took my distance centre in center to drill my rear holes. And please send my many pic!
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12-06-2004, 12:31 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Blairmorganville, Saskatchewan
Where I sled: Around town and Christopher / Emma Lakes
Posts: 978
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That looks like a long track. Did you use rail extensions? I installed a ZL skid frame in my old ZR many years ago and it is by far the best money I've spent on that machine.
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12-06-2004, 12:42 PM
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Coming 2 a Trail near You
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Long Island, NY
Primary Sled: 2001 Arctic Cat Panter *BIG BERTHA*
Where I sled: OLD FORGE, TUG HILL, AND VT
Posts: 2,267
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Just interested in what adjustments you had to make... 96 was non ETT and 2003 is ETT so there has to be some adjustments to the tunnell and suspension so you dont go damaging the tunnel if you bottom it out
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12-07-2004, 11:47 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Blairmorganville, Saskatchewan
Where I sled: Around town and Christopher / Emma Lakes
Posts: 978
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Quote:
Originally posted by PowderBoy@Dec 6 2004, 01:04 PM
Just interested in what adjustments you had to make... 96 was non ETT and 2003 is ETT so there has to be some adjustments to the tunnell and suspension so you dont go damaging the tunnel if you bottom it out
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No adjustments are required. I've never had a problem with the suspension or track contacting the tunnel at the rear, or anywhere else. I am running a 1.25 track and the TSL lets you run it very loose. I do suppose it could happen, with weak springs and extreme tail landing, but in my experience I'd say it is nothing to worry about.
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12-07-2004, 05:46 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Chicoutimi in Saguenay in Quebec in Canada
Primary Sled: Arctic Cat 1996 EXT 580 136''
Where I sled: Quebec / Saguenay
Posts: 93
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Yes, I use homemade rail extensions because my skid frame is 2.5 po in rear for lower attack angle of the track  :!: for Powderboy I am going to take photo to explain probably tomorrow 
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12-08-2004, 02:34 PM
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#9
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Mpls, MN
Primary Sled: 2006 Crossfire 700
Where I sled: Minnesota, Wisconson, the U.P.
Posts: 119
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Quote:
Originally posted by PowderBoy@Dec 6 2004, 01:04 PM
Just interested in what adjustments you had to make... 96 was non ETT and 2003 is ETT so there has to be some adjustments to the tunnell and suspension so you dont go damaging the tunnel if you bottom it out
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You don't need the ETT tunnel to put the TSL style skid in. I have done a half dozen of these and it works fine. The ETT style tunnel allows you some over travel (it's the same for both style skids) if you land it on the tail almost vertical. That is why they added the bend to the tunnel. You will see some non ETT tunnels that are bent a little in the back from landing them almost vertical when jumping.
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12-09-2004, 06:16 PM
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#10
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: 47.29.33.32N 92.51.53.38W; 1552ft
Primary Sled: '95
Where I sled: around here
Posts: 3,183
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i have a question--what happened to your snow flap?
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