Commando runner kit

[PlagueWielder]

I just installed the runner kit on my Commando R2 and the screws stick up a good 1/4" over the nylocks. This seems like it will snag a lot of gear, poke holes and tear stuff. I'm wondering what others have done about this. I thought about just putting acorn nuts over the nylocks but those would stand even taller, though not sharp. It looks like my best bet is to grind them down to the tops of the nylocks. Any other ideas?

Also, Ive seen the 'move the seat back' mod and I may move back a few inches but what I really want is to lower it 3 or 4 inches. I called a welding shop and talked to them about shortening the seat brackets but they were guessing $50-60 just to cut and put the ends back on. Has anyone else found a good solution for lowering the seat?

[Castinski]

I had some extra cheap carpet laying around from a boat mod I did a while back. I cut it to fit the bottom of the tub and simply held it in place using the nuts from the runner kit in each corner. You may want to throw some washers in there to help hold it in place. It keeps all of those bolts hidden and the carpet keeps gear from shifting around in the sled. Works well and a lot easier than cutting/grinding each one down.

I'm a tall guy so I haven't had to worry about lowering the seat.

[dairyman]

Yeah----I didn't care for the seat height in mine either--------I went to the local metal shop and had some tube stock cut to my measurements. Had it welded together and now have a seat arrangement that fits me better. I dropped the height and moved the seat back a few inches. Really like the new set up. Now I'm thinking of doing something with the seat itself. I just might cut the back of the seat off and make it a removable back rest. Its a real pain trying to reach anything setting behind you

[Ed Carlson]

One of the easiest fix's is grind the tops off to bolts flush to the nut, if it annoys you.

You may also wish to lay a flexible foam or rubber mat on the bottom of the sled to cover them and also add cushion to your gear in transport.

Styrofoam will work well for it and a few dabs of silicone to keep it in place. If you go this way, leave the bolts as they are now, as they help to secure the Styrofoam to the sled like studs. I use a thin recycled rubber mat in mine.

Seat height: Anyone with a welder and a grinder can chop 2" to 3" off the legs and re-weld the feet on again. I was the first to move the seat back on the Commando to mid point with the existing hardware, I retrofit the seat frame.

This conversion will open up the front fish-able space. If the height bugs you, your feet can sit on the sled lip and it will feel 4" or so taller. This conversion has been a huge benefit to me. I gain the front space and also gain easy quick storage in front for my Go-2 gear like my Vexilar and Buddy Heater. No loss of real space and storing an auger is actually easier.

Seat mods for Commando Thread from the past.