Hatch
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I bought a polaris M-10 thinking it was the same as the Fast M-10 cause thats what I was told from the guy I bought it from, So I bought a Fast mounting kit only to find out that the front shaft size is different. Called the tech line and they said I would have to cut the front shaft down, etc. to make it work. Im wondering If I could just mount this skid off an the edge skid dim. or should I use the kit for the locations? The other problem is im running anti-rachets and have to move the skid back 1/2" or the shaft will hit. I don't want my track to bind when the suspension is compressed meaning i'll have to run my track tensioner as loose as they will go. If they will even allow me to loosen the track with the skid already slid back 1/2". Basiclly I need some HELP? What would be the best way to get this thing bolted in? I want to ride my sled!! This thing is pissing me off. Anyone else run this Polaris M-10?
Hatch said:
The M-10 I installed in my sx was from a polaris. I purchased the install kit for the pro-action chassis from Fast. I used the template for all my mount locations. This was about 5 years ago but I don't remember the front shaft being the problem. I do remember having to use the stock Polaris rear shaft due to the one supplied from Fast was too long. I also found the kit did not supply enough aluminum shim stock for the full length internal braces. I had to get a bunch from my local machine shop buddies. I really took my time during my install and 7000 km later its been working fantastic. I 've had it out each year for servicing and nothing is rubbing or binding. If your running anti-ratchets (internal/external) drives, the front arm will be close. I had my stock front drivers "trued" on a lathe when I had them out. This might be an option for you if you need to take a bit of material off your external drivers to get the clearance? Don't get discouraged because IMO if you are going to keep your sled this installation is well worth all the effort.
Hatch
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Thanks for the encouragement I need it. I have a question? If I just use the front inside shaft that came with the skid which is basicly flush with the outside tube, can I just bolt the torque arms on that or does the inside shaft need to be a 1/16" longer on each side so that when I tighten the torque arm tight to the shaft it needs to be able to swing freely? Basicly I would just cut a 1/16 of an inch of each side of the shaft so the torque arm doesn't bind on the outside tube. Would this be correct?? Then since the front arm is longer than a Fast m-10, I will just mill the torque arm brackets down to what I need for it to fit inside the the tunnel support plate and shims. Wondering If this sounds like this would work? THanks. Need Advise?
Hatch said:
Here are some pic's of my sled, hope they help.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/vmaxx4/P1000598-36-36.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/vmaxx4/P1000592-36-36.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/vmaxx4/P1000589-36-36.jpg
If you can find the sled this was in or intended for, and can get 3 simple measurments it will be an easy install
Hatch
New member
Vmaxx4, thanks for the pics. Did you change out the standard bolts that came with the kit for the torque arm? Looks like you got some grade 8 bolts, mine did not come with the grade 8 torque arm bolts, only the 4 7/16 allen bolts. I will take a pic. by tomorrow so you can see what I am working with. I am working on getting the tunnel support plates riveted on tonight, back out to the garage. My front arm is longer than yours. will post pics later.