Spindle update

[NoBrakes!]

Whos done the spindle and ski upgrade to a 19 and older? I have the munster spacers already.

 

[Jake jenkins]

Whos done the spindle and ski upgrade to a 19 and older? I have the munster spacers already.

I installed expert spindles on my 19 today

 

[NoBrakes!]

I installed expert spindles on my 19 today

Thanks for the reply dude, keep us in the loop.

Did you swap skis too or modify the 2019 skis?

 

[skegpro]

I installed expert spindles on my 19 today

Did that kit come with the new ski rubbers?

 

[skegpro]

I installed expert spindles on my 19 today

Just headed out to the shop to put on the upgraded spindles, any words of wisdom?

 

[snoflake]

Can you snap a pic of the stock vs expert spindle. I was led to believe the only difference is a little weight savings, and geometry was nearly identical?

 

[crazy_cappa]

Supposed to make the rubbers harder to spit out as well. I put them on my 19 before last season. Didn't really notice much of a difference but hadn't rode the sled since the winter before so idk. Haven't wrecked a rubber yet thou

 

[skegpro]

Can you snap a pic of the stock vs expert spindle. I was led to believe the only difference is a little weight savings, and geometry was nearly identical?

The geometry is darn near identical. Biggest difference is where the top a arm taper goes in. Can barley get a open end wrench on the nut to tighten the tolerances is so tight. Socket is a no go.

Rubber is the biggest difference I'd say.

 

[GreyGhost]

Hmmm for what’s it’s worth the race spindles work even better then the update ones. It does everything the updated ones do but with more lift

 

[snoflake]

Thanks for the pics and info. I am still a little lost as to what the gain other than weight loss is on the expert spindle. I guess the updated rubber helps, but if you use a dab of Sica-flex, or the right stuff helps to prevent that.

Please keep us updated if you notice any noticeable changes.

 

[skegpro]

I forget who was asking how to do an alignment.

 

[snopro]

Technology.....

 

[GreyGhost]

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Uhhhhh that sure beats moving two pieces of steel

 

[skegpro]

Uhhhhh that sure beats moving two pieces of steel

There is also marks to measure off of infront and behind the spindles.

Keel is dead straight, so that what I was measuring off of.

 

[GreyGhost]

There is also marks to measure off of infront and behind the spindles.

Keel is dead straight, so that what I was measuring off of.
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Huh that’s some high tech stuff. Where did you get the laser from???

 

[skegpro]

Huh that’s some high tech stuff. Where did you get the laser from???

Bosch lazer level from the home depot.

Alingment was out a fair bit from factory/pdi, good idea to check.

 

[GreyGhost]

Bosch lazer level from the home depot.

Alingment was out a fair bit from factory/pdi, good idea to check.

I’ll have to see if I can get one or two. Oh yes I always check them over before I ride them. The one dealer I used to deal with was horrible

 

[snopro]

To be honest with you I don't think "check ski alignment" is even on the PDI Checklist sheet anymore? I think they are done at the factory probably with some kind of go/no go jig?

 

[Shredder]

I just did the DuraPro rubbers on my ‘19. Way more surface area and they hold the ski much more solidly in place.

 

[BCviking]

I just installed the spindle kit , the new rubbers do tighten up the skis a bit . my skis were really towed out after the install . i had move each tierod out about a 1/4 inch to get my alignment back . Also centered my skis on the spindle with poo spacers . Interested to see if it rides better.