Deephaven Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 Contemplating taking the skis that came on my Assault and cutting them down for the kids snoscoot. The skis have rusted through which is sad (thanks previous owner) as the rest of the machine is in great shape. C&A's are about $400 for the minis and mounts, but I have a set of ProSteers here that I could easily cut. Obviously cutting off the back end. The front will be about 1.5" longer than stock if I do that, but I figure that isn't a big deal. Totally open to other suggestions. If I use them I have a bushing problem. The screws for the original ones are bonded to the bushings. The bushing has a 14mm OD. My ski bolts are 9.5mm in diameter so a bushing of 10mm ID, 14mm OD and 75mm long would be ideal. I found some 25mm and figure I could use three. The overlap will be 10mm inside the spindle so I assume it will be supported ok? Possibly I am being an idiot to save some money though. Any thoughts on where to get a 1 piece "bushing" like that or if the three are ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crnr2Crnr Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 8 minutes ago, Deephaven said: Contemplating taking the skis that came on my Assault and cutting them down for the kids snoscoot. The skis have rusted through which is sad (thanks previous owner) as the rest of the machine is in great shape. C&A's are about $400 for the minis and mounts, but I have a set of ProSteers here that I could easily cut. Obviously cutting off the back end. The front will be about 1.5" longer than stock if I do that, but I figure that isn't a big deal. Totally open to other suggestions. If I use them I have a bushing problem. The screws for the original ones are bonded to the bushings. The bushing has a 14mm OD. My ski bolts are 9.5mm in diameter so a bushing of 10mm ID, 14mm OD and 75mm long would be ideal. I found some 25mm and figure I could use three. The overlap will be 10mm inside the spindle so I assume it will be supported ok? Possibly I am being an idiot to save some money though. Any thoughts on where to get a 1 piece "bushing" like that or if the three are ok? need a visual, but just guessing you'll need to whittle up some ski to spindle spacer bushings and rubbers... not impossible, just math, patience and a trip to the plumbing dept at Menards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deephaven Posted February 21, 2023 Author Share Posted February 21, 2023 What I need is the bushing/bearing that goes into the ski spindle. Rusted to the bolt. If I get it off then yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crnr2Crnr Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Deephaven said: What I need is the bushing/bearing that goes into the ski spindle. Rusted to the bolt. If I get it off then yes. pics and pm if you want... https://www.babbittsonline.com/oemparts/a/yam/5003b5a0f8700212fc83e19d/ski edit, does #9 move freely back and forth in the spindle? how much overlap? Edited February 21, 2023 by Crnr2Crnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deephaven Posted February 21, 2023 Author Share Posted February 21, 2023 9 is rusted to the bolt. I have it soaking. 9 is a 14mm OD bushing with a 10mm ID. The spindle it sits in is 52mm wide. The ski I am using would like a 75mm bushing if the spindle floats across it. A pair of 10mm wide 14mm ID spacers are easy enough if I had a 14*10*75. As stated I found 14*10*25 and could put 3 inline. If I get the bolt freed from the bushing then it is obviously easier as that is the real critical dimension. Going to call the local sled scrap yard tomorrow as well and see if they have any plastic used 120 skis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 I saw a set of steel 120 skis on the Marketplaces a day or two ago. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/878021943304112/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deephaven Posted February 21, 2023 Author Share Posted February 21, 2023 24 minutes ago, racinfarmer said: I saw a set of steel 120 skis on the Marketplaces a day or two ago. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/878021943304112/ Thanks...wow are those green. Sadly it is a red/black machine, appreciate the link though!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Deephaven said: Thanks...wow are those green. Sadly it is a red/black machine, appreciate the link though!!! Could give them the Rustoleum Overhaul for like $7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdels Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 Any small machine shops around? Wouldn't take much to turn out a pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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