DIY Track Sled

Homemade track sled. Hope this video helps someone out with their build. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask.
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[@laurakoehn1336]

Very cool ! 😊

[@sliversandsparks]

Nice work 👍

[@lokirussell5891]

Cool !

[@danarioso9263]

Thanks for the info! Im in the process of building my track sled.

[@chaeuhlemann]

Don’t over think it, very simple fabrication and gearing. I recommend going 8hp and a 40 series or larger torque converter though, for a bigger belt

[@benjiang6493]

​@@chaeuhlemannI am looking for knock off cvt converter. I see most comments are positive to 30 series, however 40 series maybe not easy to source good quality products. Do you have any recommendations for aftermarket 40 series? Thanks!

[@chaeuhlemann]

@@benjiang6493 I would definitely go with a bigger CVT than a 30 series, belts aren’t big enough to handle all that torque of a snowmobile track. Look at the Comet clutches, like a 500 series

[@user-mr4fy7nn3o]

Sweet

[@natebissell]

This makes me want to start ice fishing, so I have a reason to make a track sled...

[@chaeuhlemann]

Just make one and call it your homemade tank. They are pretty cool machines

[@twt000]

Taryl Dactyl the famous YT'er is making one right now. Next episode on Sunday.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Looks nice. I built one a couple of years ago for trapping. I love it! Fun to ride, but not very warm! Mine has too big of an engine, I went with a 14 horse. It has more power than it needs, but is top heavy and tips over too easy. A 6 1/2 horse would have been better.

[@chaeuhlemann]

I had watched your videos, thank you for your comment. The track sleds definitely have their purpose. It is a perfect machine for me where I live and for the purpose I use it. I can’t justify having a snowmobile. Love watching your videos, keep up the good work.

[@alexvanepps9541]

Please send me a part lists and step by step instructions 🙏

[@nathanmciver6496]

Correct, nope! Wise to think about weight! Lol :)

[@larryw5429]

Why not just cut the bulk head off the snowmobile and use the back half and put a plate on top to mount your engine? To me you disassembled the part only to remake it lol! You could of attached the transmission to the jackshaft and all the work was done. Already a chaincase and gears and if you get a parts sled with reverse you can utilize that feature!

[@chaeuhlemann]

And you absolutely can. I like the look of the open frame better than the used snowmobile. And I like making things and wanted to do something different, so that’s what I did.

[@garyhoefferle5098]

Did you use #40 chain on the whole build? Did you block out the suspension? What is you thoughts on the suspension as far as using it or not and how it affects traction ect?

[@chaeuhlemann]

Yes, used #40 chain for both sections. I did not lock out the suspension. Has great traction, lean it to the side to make sharp turns in the snow. I think suspension is not needed in these builds though since your not riding on it.

[@coryhitchens8670]

You had mentioned that you built the second one because you had all the measurements and were able to fab it up in a couple hours, do you have the measurements to what you used? Diagram/Sketch of the layout?

[@chaeuhlemann]

Both builds were different frame size because the tracks were different. The length of the frame was just a little bigger than the track. Then the body mount brackets were spaced apart from the original measurement from the track on the sled. Each build was custom but super easy, that’s why second build went quicker. Not much to these track sleds

[@Fullyautomaticmechanic]

Where did you buy your chain sprockets, jack shaft and pillow bearings?

[@chaeuhlemann]

mdsofmi.com

[@chaeuhlemann]

Got the 1” shaft from a local metal stock supplier, cut my own 1/4” keyway with a cut off wheel. Everything else, chain, sprockets, bearings, ordered from mdsofmi.com

[@samuelfrandsen8965]

Where did you get your sprockets and chains from? Also, what size of drive shaft did you end up using?

[@chaeuhlemann]

Mdsofmi.com

[@chaeuhlemann]

1” shaft

[@curtiszabel9870]

What did you use to cover the front of frame by motor?

[@chaeuhlemann]

I used thin (16ga) sheet metal. I was going to put side panels on but they are not needed. Definitely need the underbelly, between track and motor covered.

[@AGoutdoordad]

how much was the total cost of a build?

[@chaeuhlemann]

If you can get a used track for under $200 and all the bogie wheels are good, we built one for $800, the other build was $1,100

[@highseed69]

the cargo carrier is 100% illegal because it is blocking your license plate

[@chaeuhlemann]

I was pulled over by an officer, thought it was because of the plate being obstructed, but then the officer said he was just wanting to check out the Track-Sled!!!

[@larryw5429]

Karen in the comments!! So does pulling a trailer block the plate lol and millions of people tow! The cops don't care as long as your not doing something illegal to get pulled over. But maybe you live in Commifornastan and can't help yourself!

[@highseed69]

@@larryw5429first off trailers have their own plates. second it all depends on the cop weather they wanna charge u for plate obstruction which is illegal in canada and usa. third i don't care if their plate is blocked that their problem not mine, its called being nice because some forget or don't know all the laws.

[@marktapey7678]

Now get ready to fill out paperwork and pay up to register it, they've changed the wording and are making us register in Colorado. Total BS.

[@chaeuhlemann]

So far in Indiana they are not having us register, but I can see it coming

[@marktapey7678]

@Bin Godii Oh trust me I've put up a fight, this year they even changed the wording to cover just about everything with a motor or track. Next the green koolaid drinkers will be charging us a carbon tax. Leftards have ruined Colorado, the once great state I was born and raised has been turned into a SH,, hole! Have I registered it, "NOPE".