2011Sled forum
Components and costs for upgrading a GPI generation 2 sled to HD specification
15 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Upgrading a standard Pro 2 sled to HD requires replacement of the upper j-box, lower j-box, and post cable
- The total upgrade cost for a Pro sled to HD is approximately $3,825
- The HD upper j-box costs $1,260 and the HD lower j-box costs $1,900, with the remaining upgrade cost covering the post cable replacement
- New sleds come with HD components already installed
- An upgraded HD sled can operate without interference issues over extended periods
Depends on
- Pricing information is from 2011 and may no longer be current
- The exact cost of the post cable replacement is not explicitly stated
- No details provided about which sled models are compatible with this upgrade
- One user's experience over one year does not establish long-term reliability