Praisedsteak Posted April 9, 2021 Member ID: 957 Content Count: 8 Reputation: 1 Joined: 04/07/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: December 30, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Has anyone ran aftermarket Drive Belts with any success? I see Dayco makes them. I would be looking to install on Defender Max HD10. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A hunt 2 remember Posted April 9, 2021 Member ID: 274 Content Count: 639 Reputation: 112 Joined: 11/22/2019 Status: Offline Last Seen: September 14 Share Posted April 9, 2021 I use aftermarket belts all the time... Trick is to season your belts... in that you want to heat cycle them... remember ehen you need a belt you're gonna be in a pickle... and putting a NEW belt is only gonna take some life out of it right off the bat if you start smoking it ... but.... if you swap out your belt now for a new one.... and break it in nicely.... you will be all set with a "seasoned" belt in perfect condition RTG!!! I like running kevlar belts... Joe 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Praisedsteak Posted April 9, 2021 Member ID: 957 Content Count: 8 Reputation: 1 Joined: 04/07/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: December 30, 2021 Author Share Posted April 9, 2021 1 hour ago, A hunt 2 remember said: I use aftermarket belts all the time... Trick is to season your belts... in that you want to heat cycle them... remember ehen you need a belt you're gonna be in a pickle... and putting a NEW belt is only gonna take some life out of it right off the bat if you start smoking it ... but.... if you swap out your belt now for a new one.... and break it in nicely.... you will be all set with a "seasoned" belt in perfect condition RTG!!! I like running kevlar belts... Joe Thanks Joe , if you don’t mind me asking what belt are you running ? cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A hunt 2 remember Posted April 9, 2021 Member ID: 274 Content Count: 639 Reputation: 112 Joined: 11/22/2019 Status: Offline Last Seen: September 14 Share Posted April 9, 2021 It just so happens I have two stockers right now. I like gates belts when I can find them... But Dayco makes a decent belt... real key is getting it seasoned in... nothing much too it... but nice thing about doing it while the belt on your rig is still good.... you can use it as your spare and it only requires one swap other than replacing the TORCHED BELT.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andystoy19 Posted April 9, 2021 Member ID: 133 Content Count: 667 Reputation: 146 Joined: 04/24/2019 Status: Offline Last Seen: 41 minutes ago Share Posted April 9, 2021 I am running stock belt(s) but see on the doo forum that folks are running gates Carbon and Redline, Ultimax and Gforce with good results in the Turbo 4 strokes. If you change to bigger and heavier tires a clutch kit will help you the most. You can check out a couple of threads in the builds section. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Praisedsteak Posted April 10, 2021 Member ID: 957 Content Count: 8 Reputation: 1 Joined: 04/07/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: December 30, 2021 Author Share Posted April 10, 2021 i was wondering about a clutch kit even for running tracks as much as i do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andystoy19 Posted April 10, 2021 Member ID: 133 Content Count: 667 Reputation: 146 Joined: 04/24/2019 Status: Offline Last Seen: 41 minutes ago Share Posted April 10, 2021 I have no experience with tracks but I would imagine they're at least as hard to turn as larger heavier mud tires. Check out my post on installing an Epi kit in the builds section and if you think you could see an improvement check out some of the clutch builders and contact them yourself to see what they recommend? Typically the kit will allow a higher Rpm, increase in belt squeeze and lower belt temperature with higher load.☺️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Hill Posted April 10, 2021 Member ID: 171 Content Count: 55 Reputation: 15 Joined: 06/25/2019 Status: Offline Last Seen: November 8, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2021 I just ordered a EPI Sport kit for my HD10. they recommended it for the Tracks and the riding i do. Back ordered till the end of Apr. Also when doing the Spring inspection I found the belt worn about 0.10" and secondary clutch helix wearing on the roller edges so the whole thing will get changed out..... Hopefully before Turkey season up here.😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yooper Posted April 15, 2021 Member ID: 972 Content Count: 31 Reputation: 0 Joined: 04/14/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: February 27, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2021 The belt was a huge issue with my Polaris Ranger, hoping the Defender won’t give me the same issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Hill Posted April 16, 2021 Member ID: 171 Content Count: 55 Reputation: 15 Joined: 06/25/2019 Status: Offline Last Seen: November 8, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2021 They won't, I run mine fairly hard between plowing Lake Effect snow and working the woods it wears but never been torn up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yooper Posted April 19, 2021 Member ID: 972 Content Count: 31 Reputation: 0 Joined: 04/14/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: February 27, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2021 On 4/16/2021 at 3:58 PM, Tug Hill said: They won't, I run mine fairly hard between plowing Lake Effect snow and working the woods it wears but never been torn up. Do you have a belt that you prefer or one you stay away from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Hill Posted April 19, 2021 Member ID: 171 Content Count: 55 Reputation: 15 Joined: 06/25/2019 Status: Offline Last Seen: November 8, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2021 I use the OEM for the Maverick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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