On every episode of the Sledder Cast podcast, we ask each of our guests the same question.
Here’s the question:
If you have a brand new sled and could only add three snowmobile mods to it, what would they be?
As you can imagine, we’ve received a ton of different answers to that question. If you’ve done your own research on snowmobile mods, you’ve probably also come across a ton of different suggestions as well.
Sledder Cast guests have been pretty well-rounded meaning we’ve had pro hill climb racers, backcountry sledders, and owners of companies within the snowmobiling space.
The only rule we had was that they couldn’t choose a sled wrap as one of their top three snowmobile mods.
We figured this was a no-brainer snowmobile mod that they all would have chosen and thus decided to give them the full 3 other options to trick their sleds out. 🙂
Alright, enough hoopla, let’s get into the top snowmobile mod must haves! We’ll go in order starting from #5 down to the most suggested aftermarket snowmobile mod.
TOP 5 MUST-HAVE SNOWMOBILE AFTERMARKET MODS
#5 – Bumpers
Upgrading your bumpers can definitely add a few extra style points as you match them up with your wrap colors, but they also serve a pretty solid safety and protection purpose.
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While snowmobiles come equipped with stock bumpers, they often provide minimal protection, leaving much to be desired in terms of protection.
#4 – FINGER THROTTLE
If you know someone who runs a finger throttle, then you already know it can be a game-changer for your snowmobiling experience.Â
Sure, it might take a little bit of time to get used to, but there are some pretty serious benefits.
Watch the video below to see how adding the finger throttle significantly relieved shoulder pressure and pain for Levi.
#3 – EXHAUST CAN
Upgrading to an aftermarket snowmobile can exhaust system can truly elevate your riding experience to the next level. Not only does it give your sled a meaner, more aggressive sound (doesn’t mean it’s always LOUDER), but it also delivers tangible performance benefits.
Aftermarket exhausts are lighter than stock ones, and is one of the easiest and pocket-book friendly ways of cutting weight quickly off your snowmobile.
With a much sleeker design, an aftermarket exhaust can also opens up more space for you to add your hot pot cooker to your machine.
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#2 – SUSPENSION
Upgrading to aftermarket snowmobile suspension can transform your riding experience from ordinary to extraordinary no doubt. These upgrades allow you to fine-tune your sled’s suspension to perfection. With improved shock absorption and reduced body roll, you’ll feel more confident pushing your snowmobile to its limits.Â
Here’s a short video clip of Jeremy Hanke mentioning why he prefers an aftermarket calibrated shock.
#1 – BARS / COCKPIT SETUP
Getting your cockpit dialed in was the #1 most mentioned snowmobile mod upgrade from season 1 of the Sledder Cast podcast. With adjustable handlebars, you can fine-tune the height, width, and angle to perfectly suit your riding style and body mechanics, reducing fatigue and improving ergonomics.Â
Duncan lee shares how he likes his cockpit setup in the video below:
CONCLUSION
So there you have it! The top 5 snowmobile aftermarket mods to enhance the performance of your snowmobiling riding as suggested by our season 1 sledder cast guests.
There were a lot more suggestions made, but these were definitely the top 5 most common. We hope this article helped point you in the right direction with your snowmobile aftermarket journey!