{"product_id":"connecting-rod-kit-for-arctic-cat-thundercat-1000-1998-2002","title":"Connecting Rod Kit for Arctic Cat Thundercat 1000 1998-2002","description":"\u003ch2\u003eConnecting Rod Kit for Arctic Cat Thundercat 1000\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis connecting rod kit is a direct replacement assembly for the Arctic Cat Thundercat 1000, designed to restore the crankshaft connection between piston and crank so the engine can run true again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis connecting rod kit is a direct replacement assembly for the Arctic Cat Thundercat 1000, designed to restore the crankshaft connection between piston and crank so the engine can run true again. It suits riders rebuilding a tired bottom end on a 1998-2002 Thundercat 1000, whether from a bearing failure, a bent rod, or a full top and bottom refresh. The kit delivers the rod, bearing, and pin hardware needed for a proper connecting rod service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuilt For Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits Arctic Cat Thundercat 1000 model years 1998 through 2002\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes connecting rod, rod bearing, and wrist pin components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured to match original rod dimensions for drop-in fitment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat-treated steel rod construction for high-rpm durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision-ground bore for consistent bearing clearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a complete kit for one rod position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFits These Machines\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Arctic Cat Thundercat 1000 (1998)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Arctic Cat Thundercat 1000 (1999)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Arctic Cat Thundercat 1000 (2000)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Arctic Cat Thundercat 1000 (2001)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Arctic Cat Thundercat 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 bearing failure or rod damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrankshaft service during a full engine overhaul\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrail and mountain riding where the 1000 twin works hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRace prep and performance rebuilds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinter maintenance tear-downs on high-hour machines\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\u003eMachine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArctic Cat Thundercat 1000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1998-2002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRod, bearing, and pin components\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 Does this kit include the rod bearing? \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, this connecting rod kit is supplied with the rod bearing and related pin hardware so the rod position can be assembled in one pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can I install this without splitting the cases? \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e No, connecting rod service on a Thundercat 1000 requires splitting the crankcase, so plan for a full bottom-end teardown.\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":51146794434646,"sku":"OO1C27334","price":197.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/8460\/0662\/files\/s-l1600_d2d87d9a-1416-4dac-8362-227170895247.jpg?v=1794503324","url":"https:\/\/www.solidspare.com\/products\/connecting-rod-kit-for-arctic-cat-thundercat-1000-1998-2002","provider":"Solid Spare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}