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A-Arm kit. Narrowing the front end of a snowmobile to 36".
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Күн бұрынRick and Kevin install an a-arm kit from Alternative Impact on a 2015 Polaris snowmobile. The narrowing of the front end is intended to improve handling in the deep snow. Rick also gives us a tour of Kevin's turbo 800 Ski-Doo and a vintage Massey 340 Whirlwind.
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@lloydmarche7263 3 жыл бұрын
I narrowed my 2015 cat to the 36 . Was a game changer for me. I love it.
@joshfellows9601 3 жыл бұрын
Love tinkering and working on sleds
@oldtymer85 3 жыл бұрын
Nice meeting you guys on Friday! Said you just put this video up so here I am. My brother sure loves his new 36” front end!
@benkarel5269 3 жыл бұрын
Probably the best place to learn about your sled, love the videos
@DIGIT9 3 жыл бұрын
Probably the best comment we've had because that is exactly what Digit9 is all about! Thanks for watching and we're absolutely stoked if you've learned something on our channel.
@Bearcats737 2 жыл бұрын
just narrowed my 05 king cat to something like 34in i think, did that a couple months ago along with putting a m7 steering post in it. It went from a long track trail sled to one i can actually side hill and hold it on edge. ended up building my on shock mounts and hacking up the a arms, bending modifying etc. turned out good
@barndogjones 3 жыл бұрын
You make sure i get the invite for the vintage day!
@wtfbuddy1 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video - Kevin has a vintage gem there with the Massey - haven't seen one of those since late 70's,early 80's. Cheers and stay safe
@DIGIT9 3 жыл бұрын
its up and running too !
@brendaneckstein4082 3 жыл бұрын
Hey I just wanted to let you know that my belt was slipping on my arctic cat f7 and so I but a new one on and she runs great. Thank you for helping me.
@jasonisabelle3200 3 жыл бұрын
Hey didn't realize you guys are from B.C that's awesome I'm more north but love the videos guys
@garycsfunlife 3 жыл бұрын
I have worked hard for the holes in my jeans ! We would have less problems if more people had to earn the holes in jeans jmo ! 🤔🤨😁
@ippielb 3 жыл бұрын
You do live in sicamous lol, i figured seeing your last video you were at mac's machining.
@ashleylaplanteericmartin1613 3 жыл бұрын
Nice boys I love seeing your videos, great work man
@revolutionsnowproductions7520 3 жыл бұрын
It’s the 2019 and up has the 36 inch front end
@acurarl9929 3 жыл бұрын
Great vid guys
@andrewgasch9504 3 жыл бұрын
You lost me at the massy lol i love to see that old stuff!!!
@bkd6945 3 жыл бұрын
I want to see kevin ride!!!! Great video!!!
@bawbbob7830 3 жыл бұрын
@6:15 no guard no gloves no problem when using a zip cut
@drewkilcollins1199 3 жыл бұрын
Clamps layin by the door as they walk-in lmao
@chadebel2970 3 жыл бұрын
Good stuff boys
@gentilejoshsaved1646 9 ай бұрын
Swaybar?
@slow5oh126 3 жыл бұрын
I feel as if there should have been beer
@tylerfryberger3168 3 жыл бұрын
How much did you need to shorten the steering arms and how did you determine that amount? I am looking at putting this type of kit on my 2020 Polaris Assault. Thanks!
@DIGIT9 3 жыл бұрын
About an inch , depends how narrow you want to go ? You still have alot of adjustment with rod ends !
@tylerfryberger3168 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Great video! Answered a lot of my questions on how to convert a front end!
@fishsticks5175 3 жыл бұрын
I feel like that 174 is special. Has a real CAC and zero downpipe after turbo. 174.... that must me impressive all things considered to ride
@JonasAndsjoen 3 жыл бұрын
Just changed my front end on 2020 sks from 39" to alt impact 36" from t-rex. Did u end up adjusting springs? I feel like mine has way to much ski pressure than before but instructions say leave shocks original. Whats your take?
@DIGIT9 3 жыл бұрын
try softening them up , experiment a bit , everybody rides differently
@walkerpeters3010 3 жыл бұрын
When are you gonna take the 1200 turbo
@DIGIT9 3 жыл бұрын
Just waiting for a bit more snow !! This wknd maybe !
@ryanbailey39 3 жыл бұрын
please do more videos on the 90s mountain mods theres not alot of info on them and i know theres a bunch hidden away in bc
@DIGIT9 3 жыл бұрын
I know of lots , what are you interested in ?
@mattiasohlund3175 3 жыл бұрын
For me atleast i would love to see some modded early RMK's and such!
@ryanbailey39 3 жыл бұрын
@@DIGIT9 any of the 80s and 90s mod sleds especially the long track builds i remember there being lots of wedge chasis long tracks around
@DIGIT9 3 жыл бұрын
Theres a few kickin around
@cthom5190 2 жыл бұрын
On your steering arms did you cut off an inch per side or a half inch total. I’m currently in the process of converting a 13 to 36 and having same issue with steering rod
@DIGIT9 2 жыл бұрын
We cut 1" off each side !
@artysa.blackwood4261 3 жыл бұрын
Hey men, love your videos i have learned a lot. Iam trying to get hold of a post foward kit for an old 2010 skidoo summit, do you know someone selling them ?
@DIGIT9 3 жыл бұрын
Call Ken at Mountain Magic in Edmonton AB , 780-474-9400 ! Hes done alot of those , may have a kit or steer you in the right direction ! Tell him I sent ya !
@brendaneckstein4082 3 жыл бұрын
Hi again, yes I have a 2006 Arctic cat f7 and last week or so I talked to you about my sled and so it ran above 7,000 even with the belt on, on a jack. So we think it's the fuel filter or fuel pump. I was wondering if you have any ideas? Thank you I would really appreciate it.
@DIGIT9 3 жыл бұрын
Ya could be fuel pump , maybe regulator is shot !
@brendaneckstein4082 3 жыл бұрын
Okay thank you
@timwilson7653 2 жыл бұрын
Hey man I have an 18 assault I was thinking of doing this exact kit but I was told I can't use my stock shocks .just wondering if it really matters and also does the factory sway bar work aswell
@DIGIT9 2 жыл бұрын
Using the stock shocks , lifts the sled too high in front end , find a set of shocks from a Doo , they are a bit shorter ! I believe stock sway bar will still work
@toddcoello6461 3 жыл бұрын
I have a 93 thundercat. I don't know much about the clutching on it but at some point it had NOS. So idk if anyone ever did anything. But it seems like at some point it falls flat. I have videos on my channel of you could listen to it. Thank you.
@DIGIT9 3 жыл бұрын
So much wind noise , cant hear shit ! But does sound like it upshifts way too fast , new belt and clutch springs might help !
@toddcoello6461 3 жыл бұрын
@@DIGIT9 ok thank you. I'll try to get a better video. It was windy yesterday
@toddcoello6461 3 жыл бұрын
@@DIGIT9 like even out of the whole it takes off then falls on its face. Thanks for watching. Oh did you subscribe? Lol
@DIGIT9 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like clutching to me !
@DIGIT9 3 жыл бұрын
What kind of pipes are on it ?
@acurarl9929 3 жыл бұрын
Show a before and after tippyness
@acurarl9929 3 жыл бұрын
Show the spring clearance
@aighpea 3 жыл бұрын
Where is the 36" measured from exactly? Carbide to carbide?
@DIGIT9 3 жыл бұрын
Yes
@joshmacgillivray5721 2 жыл бұрын
Hey I have a 2020 Polaris switchback assault would the rmk 36” a arms fit?
@DIGIT9 2 жыл бұрын
Yes , but front end will sit a bit higher unless you change shocks too ? Softening them up all the way helps but not the greatest !
@nonipaulette4520 3 жыл бұрын
Nice! 65!? wow. whats the combined age in that shop?
@DIGIT9 3 жыл бұрын
80 !!
@nonipaulette4520 3 жыл бұрын
@@DIGIT9 Rick's 15? On the inside I guess. Keep up there great stuff. Nice shop!
@brendaneckstein4082 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, I have a 2006 arctic cat f7, a couple weeks ago, I asked you about my Snowmobile. So I got a used stator from eBay and I put it in my Snowmobile. It still won't go over 7000 RPMs. So I was wondering if you have solutions? Thank you.
@DIGIT9 3 жыл бұрын
Will it get to 8200 when you take the belt off ?
@brendaneckstein4082 3 жыл бұрын
@@DIGIT9 I haven't tried that, I'll do that tomorrow. If it does what do you think the promblem is?
@DIGIT9 3 жыл бұрын
Clutching
@brendaneckstein4082 3 жыл бұрын
Okay thank you so much, that's what I thought, I'll let you know what happens.
@carsonstumpf9159 3 жыл бұрын
How much is a 36” ski stand cost?
@carson.608 3 жыл бұрын
Alternative impact shipped to alaska was about 650 for me
@cocky-harry1804 3 жыл бұрын
Hey buddy I got a idea for you . Can you put a motorcycle motor on one of them sleds ? 4 stroke
@DIGIT9 3 жыл бұрын
not worth it
@cocky-harry1804 3 жыл бұрын
@@DIGIT9 can I ask why ? To heavy?
@DIGIT9 3 жыл бұрын
@@cocky-harry1804 yup
@cocky-harry1804 3 жыл бұрын
@@DIGIT9 roger sorry I thought it was a good idea . I really would love to try snowmobiling. It looks like so much fun . My atv is what we use
@cocky-harry1804 3 жыл бұрын
@@DIGIT9 what about electric?
@timurremezok3059 2 жыл бұрын
Здравствуйте, а можно схему, чертежи вашей подставки под снегоход.
@DIGIT9 2 жыл бұрын
OMG ! What language is that ? I'll try to translate !
@yaman223 2 жыл бұрын
Alternative impact is garbage. Literally had one ride and bent everything and the rod ends bent but never broke. Can't get a response from Alternative impact.
@kjantzer Жыл бұрын
You’ve posted this exact comment on at least 3 videos.
@fasterdura1772 3 жыл бұрын
Very wise words. BLUE LOCTITE 242!!@digit9💦💦✅✅
@cammac1393 3 жыл бұрын
Is it called digit 9 cause you are missing a finger? Lol
@johnlindemeier7419 3 жыл бұрын
But you can't buy the hat...
@DIGIT9 3 жыл бұрын
Yes the hat is on digit9.ca!