Ariens Snow Blower Slide Shoe Kit

This kit is specifically engineered for Ariens two-stage snow blowers. Before purchasing, verify your model number against the compatibility list in your owner's manual or on the Ariens website to ensure the mounting holes align with your specific housing design.

Yes, these are particularly useful for gravel surfaces. By adjusting the slide shoes to a slightly higher position, you can raise the scraper blade just enough to clear snow without picking up and throwing rocks.

You should inspect your slide shoes at the start and middle of every winter season. If you notice the bottom surface has worn down significantly or is becoming uneven, it is time to replace them to prevent damage to the snow blower housing itself.

Installation is straightforward and typically requires only basic hand tools like a wrench or socket set. You will simply remove the old shoes and bolt the new ones into the existing slots on the sides of the blower housing.

Yes, the slots on the slide shoes allow for vertical adjustment. You can loosen the mounting bolts, slide the shoes up or down to your desired height, and then retighten the bolts to lock them in place.