snowdemonsrx
New member
Hello, I need to purchase a track clip installer my friend let me borrow his and it will not completely install the clip and it tears the paddel on the track! can someone please let me what track clip tool you use on your 02 SRX with the stock track?
also when I did this I had to loosen the track up to get the tool on is there another way, I didn't have any of this trouble on my Indy 500 didn't tear the track or have to loosen the track either
thank
also when I did this I had to loosen the track up to get the tool on is there another way, I didn't have any of this trouble on my Indy 500 didn't tear the track or have to loosen the track either
thank
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I Just replaced the clips on my 02 Viper stock track. I use vicegripes and it was a B#### !! I took the Hifax out of mine and it made it alot easier to get the clips to close. Plus I did a complete inspection and greasing of all the Hifax ! Good luck and Let it Snow !!!
snowdemonsrx
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I have about 80 clips to install, I tried vise grips it doesn't work right and you are right it is a real pain! I want the right tool for that track get it done right and the fastest way possible.
iahacker
Member
How in the world could you tear out 80 clips??? 
Just curious.
Track clips are a pain even with the right tool. You will never set them to the track correctly with vise grips. Look in the aftrmarket catalogs for a clip tool that has a notch profile anvil. These are built for clearence of the track lugs that are over the clips. They are about $80 bucks. I though Shade Tree showed one like this. Could check with Dennis Kirk also.
For easier access to the track: Take the back two bolt out of each side of the suspension. The ones by your heels when you sit on it. (14mm socket) You can either tip the sled on its side or hang it by a rope from the back bumper. Either way will let you swing the rear of the suspension out for easier access. Don't loose the two end caps for the axel and make sure they get put back in. Its not too hard to get the suspension back in when done. We normally do this when studding to make it faster and easier.
Good luck
Just curious.Track clips are a pain even with the right tool. You will never set them to the track correctly with vise grips. Look in the aftrmarket catalogs for a clip tool that has a notch profile anvil. These are built for clearence of the track lugs that are over the clips. They are about $80 bucks. I though Shade Tree showed one like this. Could check with Dennis Kirk also.
For easier access to the track: Take the back two bolt out of each side of the suspension. The ones by your heels when you sit on it. (14mm socket) You can either tip the sled on its side or hang it by a rope from the back bumper. Either way will let you swing the rear of the suspension out for easier access. Don't loose the two end caps for the axel and make sure they get put back in. Its not too hard to get the suspension back in when done. We normally do this when studding to make it faster and easier.
Good luck
patsxr700
New member
That track clip tool it a assss... Samething its gonna be a pisser i tryed to do my track then i just bought a track and said screw it.. lol
I have one you can borrow that will work. PM me if you want it. Maxdlx
snowdemonsrx
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How in the world could you tear out 80 clips??? Just curious.
>>>>> I have no clue! This is the 3rd year I've owned this sled and every year I go through it, last season it only needed 10 or so when I replaced some studs and hyfax's this season 80! I've looked on E-bay and did a search on google for a tool and they all look like my friends that borrowed that tears the paddel and wont completely install the clip
>>>>> I have no clue! This is the 3rd year I've owned this sled and every year I go through it, last season it only needed 10 or so when I replaced some studs and hyfax's this season 80! I've looked on E-bay and did a search on google for a tool and they all look like my friends that borrowed that tears the paddel and wont completely install the clip
S.S.Viper
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Hey SNow Demon..
Was just looking through my garage yesterday and found my track clip installer...it made by kimpex...I used if for my ole enticer track...I'll double check and see it can be
used for newer machines...
http://www.royaldistributing.com/ShoppingCart/MiddleRedirect.aspx?page=Snow2008/169.html
just look up track clip tool...judging from what I see...I've got a 1.5" adaptor on mine...but you'll need the 1" adaptor...if yer interested let me know(PM) and I'll go out and double check...
Was just looking through my garage yesterday and found my track clip installer...it made by kimpex...I used if for my ole enticer track...I'll double check and see it can be
used for newer machines...
http://www.royaldistributing.com/ShoppingCart/MiddleRedirect.aspx?page=Snow2008/169.html
just look up track clip tool...judging from what I see...I've got a 1.5" adaptor on mine...but you'll need the 1" adaptor...if yer interested let me know(PM) and I'll go out and double check...
SRXMOKE
New member
Local dealer (Townline) up here near Flint rented a track clip tool for $10 with a small deposit. Might want to check with your local dealer. Even with the tool it is still a PITA.