Can I replace my 159 with a 162.................?

[catmando]

Track is showing some wear,Have a shot at a 162 but will it work,even if I have to add a big wheel kit I would consider it.The stock 159 is only got 2 inch paddles,would like to get a 162 with taller paddles.Any info you have would be appreciated.
catmando!

 

[magnet]

Should be no problem as the track will only be 1.5" longer to the wheels could either big wheel or slide your skid back an inch

 

[powder junkie]

Should be no prob for length. And 2.5 should fit as sum 900's came with 2.4" lugs

 

[catmando]

Those are the answers I was hoping for.............Just never hurts to ask.Anybody done this before please add your knowledge as Im sure there is something to modify,if not then right on!
catmando!

 

[powder junkie]

Same pitch track? 2.52 i believe. 07+ is 2.86

 

[benclaluna450r]

Maybe a dumb question but a buddy of mine has a set of 162 rails in his shop said I could have them but just wonder if I measure the rail will it be 162?

 

[papajake]

thats right catman check the pitch before you go to all the trouble of getting it on only to find it's wrong why can't they just make 1 size pitch for all tracks

 

[moyiesledhead]

Maybe a dumb question but a buddy of mine has a set of 162 rails in his shop said I could have them but just wonder if I measure the rail will it be 162?

No it won't. The total length of the track is 162". Rail will be considerably less than half of that.

 

[benclaluna450r]

That's what I thought thanks!

 

[powder junkie]

Maybe a dumb question but a buddy of mine has a set of 162 rails in his shop said I could have them but just wonder if I measure the rail will it be 162?

162"=13.5' long.......eeek. Better get a turbo too lol

 

[VMAXFOUR2000]

162 if it is a 2.52 pitch you can just add big wheels or move the susp back i have a 166 in mine.

 

[E-Zmoke]

I've put lots of 162" tracks into 159" edges. Like stated above make sure you have the right drivers. You probably have 2.52" pitch and the new track will be 2.86" Avid makes 7Tooth 2.86" drivers for the old hex shaft. They work great. Also it is easiest to just pickup a 162" skid if you can get your hands on one as the track will not go tight enough with your 159" rails. Even with big wheels unless you move your skid further back in the tunnel. The newer skids from a dragon or pro are a huge upgrade and highly recommend it.