i have a 99 tcat and i would like to run some back 8" idlers on the rear. whos setup is the best? and what would i need to order to make it happen? thanks fellas

You need an offset axle kit - I used high performance engineering's - worked great - bought black idlers from the ac dealer - easy bolt in

did you see an difference in performance? it seems that everyone says you only gain performance on the 128" and 136" tracks.... have been wanting to try it for a while now...

thanks that looks great and like you said easy bolt in. two 8" wheels on the outside and two 6-3/8 on the inside if i read it right. i'll get some pics when i get it finished. anyone have any 121" pics with 8" idlers?

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They also have 2 small wheels for the front where the bend is on the rails. They go on the outer rails. They work great with the 8" wheels in the back. What they do is take the track away from the sliders which greatly reduce friction. Lowering the skid with these wheels really freeroles the sled. Quite a difference. Note that the two small wheels for the front should not be used for trail riding, not very durable. Add a speed track, and you can push the sled with 2 fingers.

Dialed, I would have to say the front wheels are a great idea for in your driveway, otherwise they don't do much.
Under both acceleration and at speed, your track is shooting straight down to the ground off the drivers!!!! No matter how tight it is!!

Good point!!

[quote name='87gtNOS' date='Nov 8 2007, 09:39 AM' post='3204317']
Dialed, I would have to say the front wheels are a great idea for in your driveway, otherwise they don't do much.
Under both acceleration and at speed, your track is shooting straight down to the ground off the drivers!!!! No matter how tight it is!

In my opinion I believe they do, they touch at some point, remember I said reduce friction. These wheels roll easier!whether on glare ice, or asphalt or else we would'nt need idler wheels of any kind up there. I don't know if you remember the problem with the '92 wildcat,and some other sleds where wheel kits were needed because of the severe bend in the rails. The sliders would burn at pretty well any speed. So if the Wildcat had no wheels what would of happened. OH GOD! It would'nt even move in the driveway.

There was another guy on here that used billet wheels for the rear. It looked really good. I'll shoot the link to you if I can find his original thread.

The billet wheels from Cat are wicked !! It only makes sence the wheels are going to help but on my M/C TCat the approach angle is not like a on a 92 WildCat nor should yours??The decision is the wieght worth the benifit??I know in the past I've rode with Polaris' that have there wheels at the front of the skid dangling away or just busted off.

I would also make sure those Billet Wheels from Cat have the correct bearing for use on your Tcat and your offset axle. They may only accept a smaller bearing for the newer sleds.

We make 8 inch billet's with either the 6205 or 6004 bearing....so we got you covered either way....

Awesome!! I was only thinking of the Cat ones....

If you're getting billet wheels...look a tricked toys stuff...the tribal wheel is the hottest wheel out...I just put them on my F7...killer.

Make sure you use a spoked wheel so you can get a wrench in there to tighten to offset axle bolts that secure it to the rails.

Here is a picture of one with 8".

How much for most offset axle kits ,w or w/out wheels?

HPE used to have some of the PEM's left. I'm still debating whether I want to do this for my 01 ZRT 600. I've heard they don't do much on the short track.

the benifits from large wheels, is you gain less rolling resistance. You take the shape arch out of the track in the back. Its easier to turn w/ bigger wheels than with the smaller wheel.

Most importantly, they look kool.

87gtnos

Who's Kat id this?

Note the rear idlers.

136 mph in 1/4 mile

2nd try to upload picture??

Not sure!!!

For those looking for 8" wheels for your set up you might consider these composite wheels from Fabcraft. Are lighter than aluminum, no corrosion and are super strong.
Fabcraft composite wheels.

Photo of my offset axle and 8" wheels.

im thinking of doing this also do I re use my 2 inside wheels on the new off set axle, and if so are the bering the same

I don't see a problem using "Tip Wheels" for trail riding. I had a set on my ZR 800 and transferd them to my ZRT 800. They have around 5000 miles on them and no problems ??

Auggie

Does anyone make the aluminum idlers (besides AC) with the rubber edges for those of us with lots of studs?

Like tricked-toys said..they got you covered for all..

I wish!

Been checking there site for a long time now and i don't see any rubber edged or the like idlers avaliable yet from them....

I found some from hiperf.com but i have to admit Tricked Toys has the best looking ones out so far design wise but im looking to get some sooner than later so im about to breakdown and buy with a week.