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Can someone please update the link I can't find the right plastic on that site.
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=23217&catid=868
I used to work at a place and we used UHMW on some things. I had some cut out for my sled. Counter sunk some bolts and all I can say is, UHMW is the way to go! It is a lot tougher than the runners you can buy in a store.
Hmm how many bars did it come with? I'm wondering if I can just get away with only two. That would make it affordable. If I got to town and get six of them to cover the whole sled in the 3/4" thickness it will come to 105.30 before shipping lol.
I know this thread is really old but hopefully someone can help me with my questions. Are you installing it in the same manner as the Hyfax? That is to say in between the grooves like this: http://www.cabelas.com/product/Frabill-Hyfax-Runner-Kit/1365693.uts?productVariantId=3187048&WT.tsrc=CSE&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=03470919&rid=40&channel=GoogleBaseUSA&mr:trackingCode=59D2CBC7-C014-E211-BA78-001B21631C34&mr:referralID=NA&mr:device=c&mr:adType=pla&mr:ad=30640526111&mr:keyword&mr:match&mr:filter=57965886431&gclid=CMTE85T_jbsCFWQOOgodOzoAig&gclsrc=aw.ds The reason I ask is because it looks like most of you used the 1/4" thick plastic but if I install that on my Frabill Deluxe Trekker it will just sit flush with the "runners" that are part of the sled.
I put these on my otter sled and I did not mount them in the grooves of my sled. Mount them on the part of the sled that rides on the surface of the ice/snow. You won't need more than 1/4" thickness (and 1" wide) for this and can use a minimum of 4 strips.
I used stainless steel 3/4" flathead machine screws and nuts. I drilled then tapered the holes in UHMW. I also put strong doublesided tape under the UHMW. I put screws on each end of plastic to make it secure.
Bean thanks for all your help. I just ordered 4 pieces that I'm going to install. Did you only use two screws on each runner(one on each end) and double sided tape in between? That held up all these years? I was planning on using screws only maybe one every foot for a total of four.
I'm late to the thread, but why don't you try HDPE? it's durable and the same material used for snowmobile sliders (pretty sure).?
I just put 2 screws (one at each end) with double sided tape added underneath. The double sided tape has lost its grip over the years and has come loose, but I just haven't gotten around to adding any more screws. I would say that 4 screws would hold each strip down well if you decided on that.
great thread. thanks, bean. question - how to put the bend on the front? someone suggested a heat gun. I don't have one. would a hair dryer work?