I know we should have 1 1/2" of separation between the hifax and the clip when pulled in the middle with 22#'s of force (or close to that.) My question is with the studs and thier additional weight. I have 192 studs in the stock .92 track (I think that's the right track lug.) How do I know how much "pull" I need to put on it to measure the gap considering the studs already are pulling down with thier weight?
SpartaSXr
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As loose as possible. Loosen the track until ratcheting occurs, then tighten 1/2 - 1 turn in.
As loose as possible. Loosen the track until ratcheting occurs, then tighten 1/2 - 1 turn in.
The track is pretty loose. It hangs off right now and I haven't noticed any ratcheting. I just wanted to make sure I was ok.
daman
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if she's not ratcheting dnale should be good to go, does it creep a little
when raised up in the rear?
when raised up in the rear?
Won't know until tonight. Should it be? I thought it should either just creep or starts to creep with some help.
daman
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you though right!!!!!dnale said:
ExpertXViper
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With mine in the air hangs at least 1in. without even pulling on it and it hasnt ratchet on me once in 80 miles. Im also running stock track with 192 studs(length unknown). I run my Viper track extremely loose also, I worry more about it having even tension from 1 side to the other than the actual tension itself. When I adjust the tension, before I tighten the rear shaft I take a tape measure and measure from the front of the rear shaft to the closest bolt thats parrell to the shaft. To make sure there somewhat even.
Good idea. I did something similar with my last sled. For sure the 192 picks add some weight to that track.
daman
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That's where using a scale helps,at least for me it does,i can set tensionExpertXViper said:
and alignment will be spot on when done.
ExpertXViper
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daman said:
HMMMM try and tip(or lift which ever way you do it) the sled over on its side by myself or use a tape measure, thats a tuffy.
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daman
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I just lift the rear up around 4', gives enough room to work...
Show off! Just kidding. Got some riding in this weekend. Not much but there was alot of powder and we had some issues (not mine but I did repair....)
daman
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that dont sound good...