Sled runner kits

[bigfoot86]

I just purchased a clam 2 man flip over and was wondering if I can use any brand runner kit I want or if I need to stick with the clam brand only?

[DR.SPECKLER]

As long as you get the right length any brand will work.davess1 just installed otter runners on his clam shanty.i used clam x series hyfax from a voyager on my clam scout.

[Gunflint]

On one of my clams, I went to a plastics shop and bought strips of UJMW plastic and they are awesome.

[Capt.Jim-N.J.]

On my Glidelite, I just put Otters Hyfax on to protect the bottom, length is more important than anything, as long as they cover end to end

[rdhammah]

I located this company:  https://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=23217&clickid=redirect
Price was great. I bought enough to do my jet sled, jet sled Jr and Glide Lite.

[filetandrelease]

 I own 2 clams , a kenai and a older x2,I now use the otter kits , 5/8” thick and last way longer , reasonably priced , and counter sunk ,many places to purchase
http:// https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/otter-hyfax-sled-runner-kit

[river_scum]

like said find a plastics shop in your area.  the one down the road from me always has scrap strips from ripping sheets.  its the black and green good stuff uhmw or whatever they say.  I seen a guy had truck bed liner on his last year.

[Iceassin]

I located this company:  https://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=23217&clickid=redirect
Price was great. I bought enough to do my jet sled, jet sled Jr and Glide Lite.

X2...I used this company a few years ago. You can get the UHMW in almost any length, shape and size.

Here is a comparison of HDPE (Hyfax) vs. UHMW:
https://www.curbellplastics.com/Research-Solutions/Plastic-Properties/HDPE-vs-UHMW

[bigfoot86]

Would the otter medium hyfax work on the clam nanook xl?

[Capt.Jim-N.J.]

BF86 - Check the length of the tub with a tape measure from front to back, the hyfax when you look to order should tell you how long it is, order accordingly

[DR.SPECKLER]

Would the otter medium hyfax work on the clam nanook xl?

the otter medium hyfax fit the clam scout xl which is smaller than the nook.probably have to get a longer size.

[hardwater diehard]

Frabill makes a kit ..fairly thick and wide with good hardware ..once again got to measure

[filetandrelease]

 HW is correct the frabil runners are very durable

[SLAYERFISH]

The hy-fax runners from snowmobile suspensions work perfect.

[marmooskapaul]

I bought a sheet from Grainger UMHW and cut it myself on table saw. Did my Otter and Frabill with SS bolts. Kind of pricey though. 10 or so years ago.

[Iceassin]

I bought a sheet from Grainger UMHW and cut it myself on table saw. Did my Otter and Frabill with SS bolts. Kind of pricey though. 10 or so years ago.

But that stuff wears like iron...as you have experienced. Much more resilient than the Hyfax (HDPE). You get what you pay for. I have a slab of it for a cutting board. Hardly a score mark in it.

[mackdog75]

What size and how many are most people running?

[Gunflint]

What size and how many are most people running?

1/4 in thick by 2 or 3 in wide. You will only do it once in your lifetime. UHMW is way better and slipperier than the std runners.

[mackdog75]

At a 1/4” thick that doesn’t leave much meat to counter sink bolt heads ? Or am I missing something?

[DR.SPECKLER]

Im running 3 on my clam scout xl.every other runner on the sled.most guys put 5.f that.mine are 1/2 by 2”

[Iceassin]

At a 1/4” thick that doesn’t leave much meat to counter sink bolt heads ? Or am I missing something?

I would say min. 1/2". Like you said...countersink allowance. Not to mention the wear, which might be minimal, but still.

[Gunflint]

At a 1/4” thick that doesn’t leave much meat to counter sink bolt heads ? Or am I missing something?

I counter bored for flathead screws and it was no problem. Also, it just won’t wear.

[SLAYERFISH]

Much more resilient than the Hyfax (HDPE). You get what you pay for.

My Hi-fax was free!

[GBguy]

What kind of hardware are you guys using to attach the runners to the sled? Flat head bolts with nylon lock nuts?

[DR.SPECKLER]

What kind of hardware are you guys using to attach the runners to the sled? Flat head bolts with nylon lock nuts?

yeah stainless hardware.washers for inside of tub too.

[FishGut]

Do I even need runners? My Clam one man is gonna ride in my truck bed, and I'm at most pulling it by hand less than a mile.

[Unclegillhunter]

Do I even need runners? My Clam one man is gonna ride in my truck bed, and I'm at most pulling it by hand less than a mile.

I pull mine by hand less than a mile, but part of that is on concrete and or gravel. Surprising how much that will scratch and gouge the bottom of a sled. Easier to replace runners if ever needed than patch a hole.
Keep it safe! JDL

[Gunflint]

What kind of hardware are you guys using to attach the runners to the sled? Flat head bolts with nylon lock nuts?

I did it differently. I put these "pronged T nuts" on the inside of the sled with the prongs towards the exterior and the smooth face in. The holes are drilled to the size of the shaft of the T nut. The screws are coming in through the runner.

It was smooth and simple. No washers and nuts or bolts sticking through the inside of the sled.

I put Lock-Tite on all the threads and had no issues at all.

Much cleaner approach in my opinion.

[Fish Butcher]

Do I even need runners? My Clam one man is gonna ride in my truck bed, and I'm at most pulling it by hand less than a mile.

You can get by without but protect your investment. The corners of the sled will need protection when lifting/pivoting into truck bed. Corners can be the thinnest spot. Raising the sled a little, with runners, will mean less friction and that alone will help. Pulling a mile (or less) on snow is a long way. Seems longer dragging a load.

[GBguy]

Did you use locking nuts, or standard nuts with loctite? I would think nylon locking nuts would be too tall to countersink.