A snowblower runner, or skid, is the piece of the snowblower that physically touches the ground on the bottom of the snowblower. Oftentimes this part needs replacing, and finding a replacement snowblower runner for your Ariens snow thrower is oftentimes a daunting task.
There are many different kinds of snowblower runners (also called skids or shoes) and you want to make sure you find a quality distributor for the particular model of your Ariens snow thrower, otherwise you will not only be throwing your money away, but you may have to replace the skids again before too long.
The most popular runner are Ariens part numbers 01016500, 02459951, 02483851, and 02483859. These skids are black in color and look like the following:
These can range in price from $7 – $9 and are even available on Amazon.com.
It is important to order the right snowblower runner for your model, so consult your manual for the replacement part number and shop accordingly.