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Great Mod.
- 01 ZR skid in 93 Wildcat
started by OldCatRider
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November 6th 2009 at 4:08 PM
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If many of you out there are anything like me (too cheap or poor), who can not afford, or are unwilling to pay the prices for a new sled, here is a good way to upgrade your ride.
I start with a 93 Wildcat.
Next, upgrade the suspension to any from 97 or newer.
I got an 01 ZR skid.
You can see how much more travel I gained.
This suspension is coupled so that the front and rear work together to absorb the bumps.
I took it out yesterday and ripped around in the wet grass. It positively "floats" over the bumps and dips. My friend Scott was over for a couple of brews and he tried it out. He said that it almost felt like he was on his 04 T660.
Since this sled is EFI, it starts easily every time so it does not need electric start.
Now the only thing I really would like to add is a reverse.
'93 wildcat 700efi w/Comet Pro-4 clutch & 01 ZR skid
'85 indy trail 440
'90 Wildcat, project in progress
junior warden, Dryden Lodge #472 F.&A.M.
Trail Boss: Dryden to Groton area
www.dcdrifters.net
If I get to doing any better I am going to have to hire someone to help me celebrate.
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November 6th 2009 at 4:59 PM
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motodeficient
Waiting for more snow
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1358 Posts 
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Member Since: July 21st 2007
Location: MAINE
Current Sled: 04 XC 660 SP
2008-2009 Miles: 800
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I would like to see a nice full side profile shot of the sled with that skid installed. Nice job!
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November 6th 2009 at 5:09 PM
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recla
Starting Member
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17 Posts
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Location: marinette, WI, USA
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November 7th 2009 at 11:47 AM
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Festus33
SNO PROwler
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1285 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 25th 2006
Location: Mukwonago, Wi., USA
Current Sled: Eccentrica and Da Prowla
2008-2009 Miles: 647
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OCR
I guaranty you are going to fall in love with your sled all over again.!
This is by far the single best mod that can be made on a pre 98 Cat.
2 yr's ago I put a 98ZR skid under My 90 Prowler, and have never looked back.
This last spring I picked up a 98 EXT Triple, and promptly installed a 2k1 ZR skid under it.
Your back will give you unending thank's for the future pounding's it won't be taking from your sled.
With the AWSII that you have in that sled, you can also put 3/4" to 1" longer front shock's in and increase your front travel, and level the ride height.
Rick
Let's Take All the Warning Label's Off,
and let Nature Sort it Out !!!
1998 A.C. EXT 600 Triple/Triple
1990 A.C. Prowler 440 SNO PROwler
1987 A.C. ElTigre 440
1994 A.C. Tigershark 640 Daytona
www.johnmaster.net (Snowmobile Traction Product's)
mpsalvage@msn.com ( Snowmobile Salvage and Part's)
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November 7th 2009 at 12:11 PM
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XLT_DEMON
where is the DAMN snow already!!!
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58 Posts 
Group: Members
Member Since: November 3rd 2009
Location: Dassel, Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: 1995 Polaris XLT SKS 600
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Awsome mod job makes it look like a million bucks and saves you back if you like to catch air like me your really going to notice the difference when you land
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November 7th 2009 at 12:23 PM
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ClassicCat76
Vintage Sledhead
ClassicCat76 Sled day!
Updated Over 5 hours ago
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1391 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: June 2nd 2008
Location: Jordan, Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: '76 Arctic Cat Pantera
2008-2009 Miles: 450
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Awesome! So I could probably do this in my dad's 94 EXT too? How much did it cost? How difficult was it? And how did everything line up?
I suppose a '76 Pantera is too old to recieve such treatment? 
'76 Pantera 5000 F/C Conversion
MODS to come! Newer sled first!
Dad's Sled: '94 580 EXT dropped two teeth
Old doesn't necessarily mean slow!!
Do what you can with what you got.
Give a man a fish he eats for a day, teach a man to fish he eats for a lifetime.
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November 8th 2009 at 11:10 AM
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Quote originally posted by ClassicCat76
Awesome! So I could probably do this in my dad's 94 EXT too? How much did it cost? How difficult was it? And how did everything line up?
I suppose a '76 Pantera is too old to recieve such treatment?
The cost for me was $80 for the skid and gas to drive 360 miles round trip to get it.
I had to drill new front holes 2" forward for the front arms and the rear just used the same ones.
For that 76, you could put in one from a 90-93 which would be nearly double what it has now.
The skid from the 93 I rebuilt and it is going into a 90 frame for a project that is a "from the ground up" build.
'93 wildcat 700efi w/Comet Pro-4 clutch & 01 ZR skid
'85 indy trail 440
'90 Wildcat, project in progress
junior warden, Dryden Lodge #472 F.&A.M.
Trail Boss: Dryden to Groton area
www.dcdrifters.net
If I get to doing any better I am going to have to hire someone to help me celebrate.
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November 8th 2009 at 11:52 AM
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ClassicCat76
Vintage Sledhead
ClassicCat76 Sled day!
Updated Over 5 hours ago
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1391 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: June 2nd 2008
Location: Jordan, Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: '76 Arctic Cat Pantera
2008-2009 Miles: 450
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Awesome!
'76 Pantera 5000 F/C Conversion
MODS to come! Newer sled first!
Dad's Sled: '94 580 EXT dropped two teeth
Old doesn't necessarily mean slow!!
Do what you can with what you got.
Give a man a fish he eats for a day, teach a man to fish he eats for a lifetime.
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November 8th 2009 at 3:44 PM
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Quote originally posted by Festus33
OCR
I guaranty you are going to fall in love with your sled all over again.!
This is by far the single best mod that can be made on a pre 98 Cat.
2 yr's ago I put a 98ZR skid under My 90 Prowler, and have never looked back.
This last spring I picked up a 98 EXT Triple, and promptly installed a 2k1 ZR skid under it.
Your back will give you unending thank's for the future pounding's it won't be taking from your sled.
With the AWSII that you have in that sled, you can also put 3/4" to 1" longer front shock's in and increase your front travel, and level the ride height.
Rick
Let me just say that it will be easier to keep at the front of the pack than it has been with the longer travel ride. I usually have the oldest sled in the group  and have no problem keeping up with the guys with the new sleds anyway.
This will just make it that much easier to stay in front. 
'93 wildcat 700efi w/Comet Pro-4 clutch & 01 ZR skid
'85 indy trail 440
'90 Wildcat, project in progress
junior warden, Dryden Lodge #472 F.&A.M.
Trail Boss: Dryden to Groton area
www.dcdrifters.net
If I get to doing any better I am going to have to hire someone to help me celebrate.
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November 9th 2009 at 12:12 PM
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ClassicCat76
Vintage Sledhead
ClassicCat76 Sled day!
Updated Over 5 hours ago
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1391 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: June 2nd 2008
Location: Jordan, Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: '76 Arctic Cat Pantera
2008-2009 Miles: 450
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Old Cat Rider, let's say I did put that '90-'93 skid in the Pantera, wht do you think I could do to sort of balance the rear height and front height out being as I don't have A arms and shocks?
'76 Pantera 5000 F/C Conversion
MODS to come! Newer sled first!
Dad's Sled: '94 580 EXT dropped two teeth
Old doesn't necessarily mean slow!!
Do what you can with what you got.
Give a man a fish he eats for a day, teach a man to fish he eats for a lifetime.
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November 9th 2009 at 3:57 PM
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You would have to tie the front arms down a lot or mount them somewhat higher in the tunnel to get the weight balanced.
'93 wildcat 700efi w/Comet Pro-4 clutch & 01 ZR skid
'85 indy trail 440
'90 Wildcat, project in progress
junior warden, Dryden Lodge #472 F.&A.M.
Trail Boss: Dryden to Groton area
www.dcdrifters.net
If I get to doing any better I am going to have to hire someone to help me celebrate.
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November 9th 2009 at 6:33 PM
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440_jag
450 horse ditch bannger
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1488 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: July 30th 2007
Location: Galesville, wisconsin, USA
Current Sled: 2002 zr 500 cce
2008-2009 Miles: 500
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Did that to my jag a few years ago. Loved it. Now all you need is a new seat cover and it will be perfect. I like to see old sled come together with new stuff
 New TSL skid
2002 Zr 500 CCE
D&D pipe ported polished y 6 inch riser Acerbis Handguards Chrome winshield Pro-glider Rack Rsi pad Ripped graphics Fox snow pro shocks clickers
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November 9th 2009 at 9:28 PM
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700wildcat
Official Heat Hater.
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158 Posts 
Group: Members
Member Since: January 2nd 2009
Location: Hazelton, North Dakota, USA
Current Sled: '08 Arctic Cat M8 153"
2008-2009 Miles: 1100
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^^^^Wow that first picture of that jag looks awesome!
2008 Arctic cat M8 153''Stock >current
1996 Arctic cat Wildcat 700 136x2x15 challenger finger track, 3'' riser, Powermadd mountain bar.sold
1980 Arctic cat Jag 3000. sold
Dad's
2003 Arctic Cat Mountain cat 800 144''.
1999 Arctic Cat Powder Special 500. sold
2000 Polaris Indy 550 Trail.
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November 10th 2009 at 8:00 AM
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Next summer I plan to redo the seat and repair the crack in the hood.
'93 wildcat 700efi w/Comet Pro-4 clutch & 01 ZR skid
'85 indy trail 440
'90 Wildcat, project in progress
junior warden, Dryden Lodge #472 F.&A.M.
Trail Boss: Dryden to Groton area
www.dcdrifters.net
If I get to doing any better I am going to have to hire someone to help me celebrate.
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November 10th 2009 at 4:08 PM
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Festus33
SNO PROwler
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1285 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 25th 2006
Location: Mukwonago, Wi., USA
Current Sled: Eccentrica and Da Prowla
2008-2009 Miles: 647
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The Prowler Stock
With the ZR skid, and Stock Front
And finally after I put 3/4" longer Fox's in front.
Let's Take All the Warning Label's Off,
and let Nature Sort it Out !!!
1998 A.C. EXT 600 Triple/Triple
1990 A.C. Prowler 440 SNO PROwler
1987 A.C. ElTigre 440
1994 A.C. Tigershark 640 Daytona
www.johnmaster.net (Snowmobile Traction Product's)
mpsalvage@msn.com ( Snowmobile Salvage and Part's)
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November 10th 2009 at 4:14 PM
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ClassicCat76
Vintage Sledhead
ClassicCat76 Sled day!
Updated Over 5 hours ago
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1391 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: June 2nd 2008
Location: Jordan, Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: '76 Arctic Cat Pantera
2008-2009 Miles: 450
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Festus, how much did it cost you for your whole conversion?
'76 Pantera 5000 F/C Conversion
MODS to come! Newer sled first!
Dad's Sled: '94 580 EXT dropped two teeth
Old doesn't necessarily mean slow!!
Do what you can with what you got.
Give a man a fish he eats for a day, teach a man to fish he eats for a lifetime.
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November 10th 2009 at 4:21 PM
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THE_Norwegian
:)
THE_Norwegian got some SLP powder pro skis in the mail today :-D.
Updated Yesterday at 5:32 PM
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446 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: January 29th 2008
Location: Norway
Current Sled: ET 340 and XCR 440
2008-2009 Miles: 2500KM :-D
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looks awesome :)
* XCR 440 *
"I`m not picking my nose.. I´m porting my head!"
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November 10th 2009 at 4:29 PM
[ Modified November 10th 2009 at 4:38 PM
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Festus33
SNO PROwler
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1285 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 25th 2006
Location: Mukwonago, Wi., USA
Current Sled: Eccentrica and Da Prowla
2008-2009 Miles: 647
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The skid cost me $125
It came out of a ZR500
The shock's I got for $100
They came off an XCR700
And I got the Kimpex Shotgun 1 1/4" track for $185 Brand New!
I got all those on EBay
The Ski's are Kimpex Plastic's that I got from Spankys Part's for $200 /set
The Carbide's are StudBoyz 9" Duelly's I also got from Spanky's
I ordered and paid for the 6" Duelly's around $150 for the set, but they sent Me the 9" by mistake.
So the total I come up with there is right around $760, but that was spread out across at least 2 yr's
I originally paid $700 for the sled about 4 yr's ago, with around 1300 mile's on it.
So total investment at this point is close to $1500
Not too bad for 4 season's, and 3300 mile's (the sled now has 4600 on it, and the motor's never been rebuilt.)
I think I've done prety well for what I've got into it.
Rick
Actually I forgot to add $180 for the custom seat cover, and about another $150 or so for the 3 1/2" Rox riser, and Powermadd handguard's.
Plus this yr I added a lefty throttle kit to it  
IT NEVER END'S!!!
Let's Take All the Warning Label's Off,
and let Nature Sort it Out !!!
1998 A.C. EXT 600 Triple/Triple
1990 A.C. Prowler 440 SNO PROwler
1987 A.C. ElTigre 440
1994 A.C. Tigershark 640 Daytona
www.johnmaster.net (Snowmobile Traction Product's)
mpsalvage@msn.com ( Snowmobile Salvage and Part's)
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November 10th 2009 at 4:30 PM
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ClassicCat76
Vintage Sledhead
ClassicCat76 Sled day!
Updated Over 5 hours ago
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1391 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: June 2nd 2008
Location: Jordan, Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: '76 Arctic Cat Pantera
2008-2009 Miles: 450
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I'd say! Very inspiring!
'76 Pantera 5000 F/C Conversion
MODS to come! Newer sled first!
Dad's Sled: '94 580 EXT dropped two teeth
Old doesn't necessarily mean slow!!
Do what you can with what you got.
Give a man a fish he eats for a day, teach a man to fish he eats for a lifetime.
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November 11th 2009 at 9:43 AM
[ Modified November 11th 2009 at 9:51 AM
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arcticcatmatt
Spleen Splitter
arcticcatmatt leaving after work for 3 days of shotgun season back home!
Updated Yesterday at 12:16 PM
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14006 Posts 
Group: Moderators
Member Since: November 25th 2001
Location: Berkshire, NY, USA
Current Sled: 96/97 ZRT 600
2008-2009 Miles: 450
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Quote originally posted by Festus33 And I got the Kimpex Shotgun 1 1/4" track for $185 Brand New! I got all those on EBay WHAT!!! I have never seen them go that cheap. Heck I paid 500 for mine last year or two years ago. Sleds are looking great guys! Nice work RJ! I want to do the AGLT mod to my sled but can't justify the costs.
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November 11th 2009 at 12:10 PM
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I'll get some better pics of it next time I have it outside.
Just changed the chain sprockets from the 23/39 to the 20/40 tooth for more low end pull.
'93 wildcat 700efi w/Comet Pro-4 clutch & 01 ZR skid
'85 indy trail 440
'90 Wildcat, project in progress
junior warden, Dryden Lodge #472 F.&A.M.
Trail Boss: Dryden to Groton area
www.dcdrifters.net
If I get to doing any better I am going to have to hire someone to help me celebrate.
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November 11th 2009 at 4:44 PM
[ Modified November 11th 2009 at 4:46 PM
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Festus33
SNO PROwler
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1285 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 25th 2006
Location: Mukwonago, Wi., USA
Current Sled: Eccentrica and Da Prowla
2008-2009 Miles: 647
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Quote originally posted by arcticcatmatt
Quote originally posted by Festus33
And I got the Kimpex Shotgun 1 1/4" track for $185 Brand New!
I got all those on EBay
WHAT!!! I have never seen them go that cheap. Heck I paid 500 for mine last year or two years ago.
Sleds are looking great guys! Nice work RJ! I want to do the AGLT mod to my sled but can't justify the costs.
Matt
I probably typo'd that price on the Track, It was actually $260 + $15 for shipping, so $285 total.
Also
I picked up all the A Arm's, with spindle's to do the 43" AGLT on My EXT for $60 at a swap meet.
Then I found a freshly rebuilt set of Fox clicker's for it for $100 at another swap meet!
Once I finish either making or buying the rest of the part's for it, I'll most likely have less than $225 in that conversion.
I'm gonna ride the sled with the stock front end on it this season, so I can fully appreciate the AGLT mod next year.
Rick
Let's Take All the Warning Label's Off,
and let Nature Sort it Out !!!
1998 A.C. EXT 600 Triple/Triple
1990 A.C. Prowler 440 SNO PROwler
1987 A.C. ElTigre 440
1994 A.C. Tigershark 640 Daytona
www.johnmaster.net (Snowmobile Traction Product's)
mpsalvage@msn.com ( Snowmobile Salvage and Part's)
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