{"product_id":"connecting-rod-kit-for-arctic-cat-mountain-cat-1000-2001-2002","title":"Connecting Rod Kit for Arctic Cat Mountain Cat 1000 2001-2002","description":"\u003ch2\u003eConnecting Rod Kit for Arctic Cat Mountain Cat 1000\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis connecting rod kit is a direct-fit engine component set for the Arctic Cat Mountain Cat 1000, providing the crankshaft-to-piston link that transfers combustion force into rotation. Each kit supplies a connecting rod with a matched bearing and pin spec so the bottom end of the 1000 cc twin can be rebuilt to original tolerances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis connecting rod kit is built to restore bottom-end integrity on the Arctic Cat Mountain Cat 1000, keeping the piston properly located on the crankshaft through every revolution. Riders rebuilding a sled engine for mountain riding or trail use will find the kit supplies the rod, bearing, and related hardware needed for one connecting rod position. This connecting rod kit for Arctic Cat is suited to a stock-class rebuild where factory dimensions matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuilt For Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged or billet steel rod construction for high-rpm strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatched bearing insert sized to factory journal spec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrist pin bore finished for proper piston pin fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced rod weight to match the opposite cylinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig-end bearing surface hardened for wear resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFits These Machines\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Arctic Cat Mountain Cat 1000, 2001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Arctic Cat Mountain Cat 1000, 2002\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOn-The-Job Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom-end rebuilds after a crank or bearing failure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop-end jobs where the rod shows heat discoloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeasonal refresh of a high-mileage mountain sled engine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrankcase reassembly during a full engine overhaul\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecs At A Glance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnecting Rod Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000 cc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Fitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efor Arctic Cat Mountain Cat 1000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2001-2002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne rod kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eGood To Know\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can I install this rod kit without machining the crank? \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e The kit is sized to stock journal dimensions, so it installs in a crank that is within service limits and has no spun-bearing damage. Have the crank checked and trued by a machinist before assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e How many kits do I need for a full engine? \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e A twin-cylinder engine typically uses two connecting rod kits, one per cylinder. Order the quantity that matches the number of rod positions you are rebuilding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSlight variation in finish or dimensions may occur between production runs, and fit can depend on serial number, so confirm compatibility before ordering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Solid Spare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51146795221078,"sku":"OO1C27336","price":197.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/8460\/0662\/files\/s-l1600_b0da98ef-759b-4192-8871-cce83f92d086.jpg?v=1794503326","url":"https:\/\/www.solidspare.com\/products\/connecting-rod-kit-for-arctic-cat-mountain-cat-1000-2001-2002","provider":"Solid Spare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}