I've seen "kits" to this affect (SLP?) but I like your resourcfullness, Flange on doing it yourslef and saving $$ in the process. Afterall the snow/air doesn't care what it looks like under the hood. Probalby niether the rider, when he's having fun out there. Looks like I might wanna consider this, for the bog problem, too. Along with the other items I mentioned on the other thread. If it's okay, I"m going to post these pictures on my 1M page.