Studs

eyewalls

New member
I have a 98' Ski Doo 583 that I just put a new track on. I was wanting to know if having it studded is worth it on this kind of sled. The studs and installation are free. Any advise is appreciated
 

makintrax73

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Put 96 on doubles on my 600 last year. I am not a hard core rider, easy going trail riding and ditch banging is about it. Night and day difference. Never want to ride without studs again. Here in the real world we have icy/washed out areas every now and then. Waiting for someone to chime in that you don't need studs, just ride when there is more snow. Season is short enough as it is. I ride when I can.
 

whitedust

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96 studs on 121 track down center only or 108 on 136. None on rails hyfax wears better without studs on rails. Make sure you have tunnel protectors & metal backers with long nuts.
 

doo_sled

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Eyewalls: I agree with Whitedust - I would never want to ride a sled without them, it makes a huge difference. I also have 96 down the middle. I purchased a Stud Boy "stud pattern template" when I put mine on. The pattern I chose started with 2 studs close together (i.e. a double) and then gradually moved the next 3 sets further apart and then repeated the pattern.
 

jimfsr

New member
You might not need them on that sled, If the coolers are lined up with the hifax and track clips, you should be fine. If you want to do them anyway... you need to remove the seat and fuel tank, get some aftermarket tunnel protectors, and screw or rivet them in. They look like tall square or channel shaped hyfax. You will probably have to cut them to fit with a hack-saw or wood blade circular saw. Make SURE you get the kit to protect the crossover hose in the rear of the coolers, the studs can cut right through it. Look underneath at the rear, and you will see the hose. Kit is real simple and just rivets on.
The big thing is make sure the protectors are not lined up with the studs, or you will just cut them to shreds.

Some like to do the kit to protect the front cooler...I have never had a problem with the studs hitting it, but if they are too long or the track is too loose and it jumps a cog on the drive sprocket, they could hit.


And, I agree with the rest, I never ride without studs, especially in lower Mi. I wont even let my kids ride without them. A nice V pattern works good for studs (96)
 

whitedust

Well-known member
98' Ski Doo 583 what model? MXZ might have tunnel protectors or easy to install on that model. 583 with RAVE is a great engine how many miles?
 

legend02

Active member
Since 1990, I have only had studs for about three years on my 96 formula Z, they are great for traction and also breaking, but I don't feel I need them to be under control if I ride within my limits. I've had two other sleds since then a 2002 Skidoo legend and current 08 Skidoo GSX. I will admit it would of been nice to have them a few times on Lake Gogebic and others lakes on low snow conditions.
 

eyewalls

New member
It's a 583 Formula Deluxe. It has RAVE and about 10,000 miles. If I have to take the seat and tank off, it sounds like a lot of work. Does anyone know if I need to put Tunnel protectors on this model sled?
 

skidooking

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Eyewalls, Doo Sled and others are spot on they provide so much more control "all" the time. I have included the tunnel protectors you need for your sled. 9.00 ea. http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?productId=p06246
Easy to install, take your snow flap off, exposes the runners on the cooler, bend out retainers, pull out using vise grip, insert new with dish soap on them,(so they slide in nice and easy)once in bend retainers back, rivet flap back on, you are ready to go.
 

jimfsr

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You have the wide coolers, slide out the old ones, slide in taller ones just like the previous post, and the hose protector in the back.
 

eyewalls

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Do I need to buy a template for this or can I just estimate the spaces for each row? I know I have to space them apart for each row and not put them all in one straight row, but can I just eye them up best I can?
 

eyewalls

New member
Do I need to buy a template for this or can I just estimate the spaces for each row? I know I have to space them apart for each row and not put them all in one straight row, but can I just eye them up best I can?
 

doo_sled

New member
Yes - you could eyeball them or use a tape measure if you want to be more exact. I did not really know what I was doing the first time I studded my sled, therefore, I bought all related items from the Dennis Kirk catalogue including the template.
 
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