Replacing viper track ( calling al experts)

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When i just bought my 2002 viper i knew it would need a new track, otherwise the sled is in mint condition with only 3000MI. I was just going to stud it and call it good but upon further inspection its got a lot of missing lugs and a few holes. I've been reading up in the service manuall and in the tech section but it seems a little bit much at this point. I know i can do it as i am good at this type of thing just havent done a track yet. I'm looking for any tips and sugestions to make this straight forward. I:E what kind of track ( i want to stud) , best way to tear down and get back together ect.... Thanks for the help and sorry about the long poooosssssttttt!
 
dont take the ebrake assembly apart, just slide the case/rotor/ebrake assembly out far enough to get the drive shaft out.
 
Track i would do 1" hacksaw or predator and 144 studs.

Swap is pretty straight forward.Remove suspension and take chaincase cover off and remove gears( make sure to note location of spacers) i set them out on cardboard or bench.Then you'll remove speedo pickup housing under secondary (3 nuts).There will be a bearing on the inside of tunnel on that side with set screws you'll have to remove 1st. Then remove drive axle with sprockets by sliding towards clutch side.The tech section will help you out also with pictures.A buddy and some extra hands helps also ( beverages optional :)
 
I put a 1 in. Hacksaw-96 down the middle, on my Viper S and really like it. I had an 02 Viper with 144 studs, but I prefer this set up myself... Definitely better than the Ripsaw w/ no studs (and no lugs ripped off either), lighter than the 144, and handles well for my riding! Great late season riding this weekend in Central Maine, 4 ft. stlill in Mtns by Greenville!!!
 
Just got the back garage cleaned up and ready for work. I'm just going to jump in and go at it. From what i've learned so far it dosn't look to bad. Any other tips would be great.
 
just a tip ...i put a 5 gallon bucket under each ski and put the rear up on stand .....spray the bearing behind speedo cover asap and let it soak cause they are usually stuck on axle ,,,and make sure you have a long allen wrench to loosen the set screws on the bearing ....
 
i think 1 1/4 ...but that is alot of lug and stud to turn ....if its a trail sled 1 inch and studs wroks great ... i got a 1 inch with no studs and it works great on trails no need for more
 
Since you have the chaincase open you might want replace all the bearings as well as the jackshaft bearing & drive bearing (both on the clutch side). That's 5 bearings. At the very least inspect them for wear, clean and repack them. You can use a small screwdriver or blade to pop the covers off the bearings.

If you can find a bearing warehouse/shop they should be able to find all the bearings you need for alot less than the oem cost and just as good. There are recent posts on here about where to find them.
 
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