How do you measure snowmobile track studs?

First is measuring the lug height from the bottom of the track and not the top, this will give you a height that is longer than it really is and you will end up with two long of a stud. The second is confusing the effective length for the overall length. This will also put you with a stud that is too tall.

How long should studs be on a snowmobile track?

The length of snowmobile studs always depends on the length of the lugs. Experts recommend that the studs should protrude over the lugs from 1/4” to 3/8”. If you choose studs that are too short, they won’t be effective.

How do you measure a snowmobile track?

To measure your snowmobile track, you need to know the drive pitch and number of lugs. You then multiply these two numbers together to get the length. The quick formula is Pitch x Number of Lugs = Length.

How many studs do I need for a 137 track?

The 137” track has a 2.86” pitch (measurement between lugs) giving it 48 windows. Yes that’s right your 137” track takes the same amount of studs as your old 121” trail sled! A 2 studs per row pattern is 96 studs.

How are stud length measured?

As shown in the illustration, the stud series is the length (in inches) from the top of the backing plate to the tip of the properly torqued stud.

How many studs is 120 track?

84 Studs
The 120 is a 2.86 pitch track and has 42 windows. It’s a popular track equipped on XP and XS Ski-Doo MXZ models and was also found on the Polaris Rush for many years. 2 studs per window pattern comes out to 84 Studs. 3 studs per window pattern comes out to 126 Studs.

How many studs should I put on my snowmobile?

Proper quantity for 121-inch track machines ranging from 100 to 120 hp is 96 to 120 studs, according to Weiland. Ninety-six is the proper quantity for more intermediate riders, and at least 120 studs for riders who are hard throttle users.

How many studs do I need for a 121 track?

The amount of studs to be used on a 121 track depends on the power your snowmobile makes. A 2 studs per row pattern is 96 studs. A 3 studs per row pattern is 144 studs.

How do you measure the size of a track?

Three Steps to Measure Your Rubber Track Size

  1. Measure the Width of the track in millimeters.
  2. Measure the Pitch in millimeters. This is the distance between the centers of two links.
  3. Links are also known as drive lugs or teeth.
  4. Count the total number of links in the track.

How do you calculate track length?

How To Determine The Length Of A Snowmobile Track

  1. Count the number of crossbars on the track.
  2. Then multiply the number of crossbars times the pitch.
  3. Example: 54 pitches x 2.86” = 154.44” (this track is called 155 by one OEM and 154 by another OEM.

How many studs do I need for a 129 track?

A 129” track has a 2.86 pitch (Distance between legs) giving it 45 windows. A 2 studs per row pattern is 90 studs. A 3 studs per row pattern is 135 studs. A 4 studs per row pattern is 180 studs.

What is stud length?

The most common dimensions of wall studs are 2-by-6 and 2-by-4. Wall studs for standard walls of 8 feet are 92 5/8 inches. In homes with 9-foot walls, the studs are 104 5/8 inches. Homes with a wall height of 10 feet use pre-cut studs at 116 5/8 inches.