Running Board Stiffeners

[woody_tobius_jr]

I'm coming off of an '08 XP 154 onto a '16 XM 163, just wondering if the running board stiffeners are needed on these new sleds as well? Also, are the bolts staying in the Y pipes nowadays or do they need to pulled and put the nordlock washers on them?
Thanks in advance.


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[CUSO]

I am around 250 pounds and if you don't abuse the boards, you should be ok.. Mine are straight as an arrow.

They have fixed those y-pipe bolts a while back.

 

[dooin800]

No stiffeners needed. I've seen some big guys on theses and have no issues. I'm 200 with no issues.

 

[Dmf]

The exhaust manifold bolts are no issues (although some claim they had some coming out on their t3's ) I've yet to see it. They are 8mm and have been since 2010

 

[lilduke]

I have a T3 and my Y pipe bolts did fall out. Not too big of deal though, easy fix.

 

[Dmf]

I have a T3 and my Y bolts did fall out. Not too big of deal though, easy fix.

Hmm wonder why we only hear of this on t3' no different on the SP's

 

[lilduke]

Hmm wonder why we only hear of this on t3' no different on the SP's

Different assembly line maybe? Padro forgot the lock tight??

 

[tex78]

Different assembly line maybe? Padro forgot the lock tight??

U mean Jean Claude van dam right??

 

[dooin800]

We have not had any issues with exhaust bolts either. I've talked to a couple other guys as well and no issues.

 

[Turts]

Two T3's, both had issues with y pipe bolts falling out and blowing the gaskets.
No bent boards though.

 

[lilduke]

U mean Jean Claude van dam right??

Yeah Frenchies could be at fault here, its really hard to say. But points is; if you have a T3, check ur bolts.

 

[woody_tobius_jr]

Seems to be a hit and miss deal still. Maybe I'll play it safe and put nordlocks on right off the giddy up, peace of mind.


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[mountainsledmania]

260 here without gear and never has issues with stock boards. I did put air frames on my last sled, and honestly like factory better. my 0.02$

 

[neilsleder]

Hmm wonder why we only hear of this on t3' no different on the SP's

Altitude difference maybe? Lol


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[woody_tobius_jr]

I picked up my snowcheck Friday morning...wow! Big difference in the running boards, I'm not concerned at all now, way beefier than the '08's. I put the wheel kit in near the front of the skid. Super stoked for the snow now.



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