2020 Expert Spindles On 2017 850 X

[thiels2]

Hey guys got a 2017 850 X and have to replace a few parts on front end including right hand spindle and right hand ski.

Since I’m replacing those parts regardless I was wondering if anyone has tried running the 2020 Expert spindles on anything from 2017-2019? Do they work better? Also is it necessary to run a different ski or change anything else to make it work?

 

[maxwell]

Hey guys got a 2017 850 X and have to replace a few parts on front end including right hand spindle and right hand ski.

Since I’m replacing those parts regardless I was wondering if anyone has tried running the 2020 Expert spindles on anything from 2017-2019? Do they work better? Also is it necessary to run a different ski or change anything else to make it work?

havent tried the conversion myself but i do know the cost of the spindle conversion kit from BRP is about the same price as ordering one replacement spindle so ya might as well try it. Shouldn't require any different hardware. You may want to order the new expert ski rubber though

 

[Caper11]

I think the rubbers are included in the spindle kit. The skis will have to be trimmed some to get the rubbers to fit correctly, but its not a big deal.

 

[GreyGhost]

Yeah it comes with both spindles and the rubbers. Part number 860201976

 

[catrutt]

Is there a big difference to the handling ?

 

[maierch]

Is there a big difference to the handling ?

I didn't really notice a huge difference but as said above it was a pretty cheap mod to try.

 

[GreyGhost]

Is there a big difference to the handling ?

Only really difference is the rubber design. Supposed to help keep the sled from wondering when side hilling.

 

[NoBrakes!]

munster ski bushing savers?