They are very easy to install only take a few minutes in the bag they come I will be a paper with instructions on how to go online to get instructions, but very easy.

 

You will need a sturdy rivet gun and a strong grip. The install is simple and takes less than 10 mins if you have a way to crimp in the two pop rivets that hold it on.

I bought a pneumatic rivet gun from Harbor Freight it was like $70. But I’ve used it a lot and makes it much easier to install pop rivets.


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SSCochrane. You may have been sent the wrong protectors. There are other threads where people are advised to get the wrong ones. Where the instructions are to remove the track...
A buddy has a Gen 4 and when he was sent the correct package, the install took less than an hour, super easy. Slides in from the back.

Update. I'm told that the new Gen 4 have protectors that no longer slide it. :-/ My buddies sled is a Gen 4 Skandic.

 

SSCochrane. You may have been sent the wrong protrectors. There are other threads where people are advised to get the wrong ones. Where the instructions are to remove the track...
A buddy has a Gen 4 and when he was sent the correct package, the install took less than an hour, super easy. Slides in from the back. Suggest you find some of those other posts.

G4 protectors do not slide in. The older stuff did.

 

The full g4 stud protection also includes the front protector which i believe is the one which requires track and gas tank removal.

 

What is this plastic strip on the front of the tunnel?

 

That is indeed a "tunnel protector" as well and I believe every sled has that one. Since the front part of the track doesnt travel up and down as much I guess it is there to prevent rubbing when the track is ballooning out when the throttle is pinned. I guess I dont understand why BRP sells the full length kit if all you really need is the back half only?

 

It depends on what stud pattern you're planning on running.

If you plan on doing the 96 down the middle where the track is pre-marked you can use the easy to install kit, takes 10 minutes tops.

If you're using any other pattern you'll need the take the suspension out and seat off kit that'll take you a few hours to install.

In either case, check instructions.brp.com with your part number for instructions.

 

What track is that and what length stud do you plan on installing?

 

It's a Camoplast 137" single ply track.
After reading different reviews, I think I have decided to go with Fast-Trac 1.375 Top Gun SP studs. I'll install the 96 stud pattern. The idea of the XL polymer backers makes sense to me.

 

Ah.....the stock base 1.35 track. By the pics I thought it was a 1.6 or taller lug. I studded mine before I ever put a mile on it and dont regret it one bit. Went with round aluminum backers though. Any advantage to the polymer over these?

 

Not sure of any great advantage. I have read that the studs can pull out of a single track easier.
So, in my mind if I pinch the track super tight with a washer and nut, then if the stud catches or wants to flex, the stud side could wiggle and possibly cut the track easier. Just guessing.
Now with a polymer taller washer, it might support the stud better and may flex a little when the studs first hook up, slightly reducing the chance of ripping the rubber track.
Might not mean anything, but just trying to find the best setup for me and not ruin the track.