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Re: Two-Stage Snowblowers - Impact on Concrete Driveway and Exposed Aggregate
#1 Oct 21, 2010 5:57 pm |
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You may want to double check that: https://sites.google.com/site/rollerskid/4. Fits machines with 2-3/4" and 3" bolt centers The Roller-Skid fits machines with both 2-3/4" (MTD, Troy-Bilt, etc.) and 3" (Ariens, Toro, John Deere, Craftsman, etc.) bolt centers.
DavidNJ and JimmyM, Drill a new hole in the side of your auger box on a 3" center and bolt on some Roller-Skids! It'd be a whole lot easier than machining a big skid from an expensive block of plastic... that's eventually just going to wear down anyway. Go to SnowBlowersDirect.com > Accessories > Non-Abrasive Skids. $29.99 
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Re: Two-Stage Snowblowers - Impact on Concrete Driveway and Exposed Aggregate
#2 Oct 21, 2010 5:42 pm |
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Just thinking out loud... but it might be easier to simply drill an additional hole 3" from either the front or back hole on the side your auger box and mount the Roller-Skid. In my humble opinion... I believe you will be happy you did. |
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Re: Replace Skid Shoes With Wheels?
#3 Oct 21, 2010 12:25 pm |
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Borat, Check out something NEW (Available November 1, 2010 at snowblowersdirect.com)... It's called a Roller-Skid... and it may be just what your looking for.   |
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Re: Older John Deere 1028 Snowblower
#4 Oct 21, 2010 10:26 am |
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It's pretty new... but you might want to take a look at the NEW Roller-Skid replacement skid that it just now hitting the market. Instead of a steel or plastic skid that is designed to grind down... this gadget ROLLS. It was originally designed to simply make the job easier, but ended up having several other important advantages. There is a pretty nice little installation sheet that is included that does a pretty cool job of showing you how to set the scraper bar at the correct height when installing the Roller-Skids. Because it's made of 1/4" thick 30% Glass -Filled Nylon it is extremely durable and because it ROLLS it doesn't scrape and scuff your driveway and walkway surfaces... and it won't leave rust stains on your garage floor. Even the axles and hitch pins are made of stainless steel! You can see a short video at https://sites.google.com/site/rollerskid/. You can buy them at SnowBlowersDirect.com http://www.snowblowersdirect.com/Raftery-Design-1250/p5415.html I understand they will begin shipping around November 1st. |
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Re: Two-Stage Snowblowers - Impact on Concrete Driveway and Exposed Aggregate
#5 Oct 21, 2010 10:14 am |
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 Brad, It's pretty new... but you might want to take a look at the NEW Roller-Skid replacement skid that it just now hitting the market. Instead of a steel or plastic skid that is designed to grind down... this gadget ROLLS. It was originally designed to simply make the job easier, but ended up having several other important advantages. There is a pretty nice little installation sheet that is included that does a pretty cool job of showing you how to set the scraper bar at the correct height when installing the Roller-Skids. Because it's made of 1/4" thick 30% Glass -Filled Nylon it is extremely durable and because it ROLLS it doesn't scrape and scuff your driveway and walkway surfaces... and it won't leave rust stains on your garage floor. Even the axles and hitch pins are made of stainless steel! You can see a short video at https://sites.google.com/site/rollerskid/. You can buy them at SnowBlowersDirect.com http://www.snowblowersdirect.com/Raftery-Design-1250/p5415.html I understand they will begin shipping around November 1st. 
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