About to replace slides...

[corkss]

I don't have a belt tensioner. Is it possble for me still to get the old slides off and the new ones one? Otherwise, maybe I could count the turns for the bigger bolts in the back to loosen/tighten track.

Also, do any of you use thread locker on the screws for slides?
Thanks,
Matt

 

[viper7mi]

Take srew driver and mark the amount of thread on the bolt with tape. As long as your track is setup right. Use #3 screw driver (the one on the sock works good) to take out the screw. Do NOT strip the screw. Make sure it fits. I use a long screw driver only at the front and pound it down through the track hole. When you get 6" out use a pair of vise grips and hit the sold part of the vise grips with a hammer and it will slide out. Spray WD40 on the slides, this will help.

This has worked for me several times.

 

[crewchief47]

I used to hang a gallon jug of antifreeze or windshield fluid (about 8Lbs/Gal) on each side of the track from the track clips using a coat hanger cut and bent into hooks. That's around 15-16 Lbs. Now I loosen it till it starts racheting and tighten it back up a turn, but you need to do that on the snow.