Argo ATV: Tracks and Modifications

[@howardwinter3455]

Very good presentation. I would assume that someone purchasing an ARGO new would be wise to improve the seal around the body pan as you have done. Sealing it against sand and gravel before it has a failure issue. Having been in engineering all my life I always look for points of possible failure. Please keep videos like this one coming.

[@RaisedinAlaska]

Thank you very kindly.

[@rotattor]

Adair tracks need grousers. Great video thanks.

[@robertcary435]

Let's go flying!😊

[@marioncobretti7870]

Im having a hard time with tracks ive made lol probably gonna have to cave in for better guides. Not sure might just buy argo tracks at this point Id really, like to put suspension on my argo. There used to be a kit to buy, but the company is gone from what i understand. Theres no cheap way to do it, need axles with cv shafts no matter what.

[@RaisedinAlaska]

Suspension would be awesome.

[@PVW1960]

I know this is an old video but I have some Argo questions. Had an OLD argo I resurrected but after one season it was obvious it was going to be a money pit so I got rid of it & got a new 2016 Ranger 6x6. Very capable machine & love it, but when I moose hunting I find myself missing thinking of Argos... What year is yours? New is out of my budget. Thinking I can get 15000 ish out of my Ranger so that would be my price range. What year ranges are to be avoided? Looking for any first hand perspective I can get.

[@RaisedinAlaska]

Mine it about ten years old. If I was shopping for another I’d make sure it had the admiral transmission in it (I think mine was the third year of the admiral trans). I have 130 hours on mine, that is low, but hours matter: bearings, transmission…

[@thegrantdanielsband]

Your biggest upgrade should be to Alaskan Bush Tracks 🙂

[@RaisedinAlaska]

I have heard very good things about AK Bush Tracks. I have a buddy who has some and he really likes them.

[@Gatnor]

Great tips. Thanks! What made you choose these tracks over stock argo rubber tracks?

[@RaisedinAlaska]

Each has their pros and cons. The rubber Argo tracks would have been better in snow and really rocky or hard surfaces. The Adair Tracks swim slowly but they do swim through the water whereas the Argo tracks do not. The Adair tracks are significantly lighter than the Argo tracks and the machine will also turn easier because the hard plastic tracks will slip across vegetation.

[@sartainja]

You made that look too easy. Great idea for the hood. How up maintenance does the Argo require especially since you are in Alaska?

[@RaisedinAlaska]

Each time I take it out, I service it: grease everything, oil the chains, and check everything over. I think when it’s well-maintained it doesn’t require much more maintenance than any other machine.

[@sartainja]

@@RaisedinAlaska Thank you for answering my question.

[@tommycashflow8712]

Would you buy the same tracks.. again or something diffrent ? Thanks

[@RaisedinAlaska]

Great question: It would depend on the terrain I planned to travel. For me, and where I go, I’d buy the same tracks again. Additionally, the guys at Adair are very easy to work with and they stand behind their product: a quality that is becoming rare.

[@jasonmerrick8597]

“Fantastic!” …. 😂

[@chrischwaz7788]

What brand of tracks is that

[@RaisedinAlaska]

The tracks are Adair tracks.

[@aurtisanminer2827]

5:06. $1k for a hood??? Good lord, I’m in the wrong business.

[@RaisedinAlaska]

I know, crazy!

[@brianleduc2244]

Those tracks are the worst kind to have as that dont have the ability to float on soft ground and in deep loon shit mud

[@RaisedinAlaska]

I think you’d be surprised. Each type of track has its pros and cons. This track excels in mud, on the tundra, and they will swim. Granted, they don’t swim fast and they can’t go upstream, but they do offer some directionality and motor forward and still water. They’re ok on snow that is set up, but they don’t have a large enough footprint in powder and on compact snow and ice they are a disaster.

[@brianleduc2244]

May work good there but not good at all in Northern Ontario I have 4 argos and repaire others through out the year and I'll never put them on in the shop here but guess every one has there own thoughts

[@RaisedinAlaska]

@@brianleduc2244 I am curious, what do you think is the best track?

[@brianleduc2244]

The new rubber track with few added on cleats better the the plastic type as there to noisy can been heard 10 miles away

[@RaisedinAlaska]

@brianleduc2244 The Argo rubber tracks?