Diceman
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have a 97 vmax sx and loosened the track to change sliders ...after changing the sliders and tightening the track abit it sounded like the track was ratcheting so I tightened the track but it still sounds like it is...no matter how tight or loose track is it still sounds same way.....then I noticed that the bolt( if you are at the back of the sled the one on the right that tightens back axle) was very loose and then came off....looks to me like it is broke perhaps...how long should that bolt be, just acouple inches ?..can not seem to get it back the in....guess I have 2 issues, any advive?..Thanks where is my old pal Damoin??..lol..Diceman
bluemonster1
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if it is broke,or the collar it goes into is cracked..you got a job on your hands to replace it.This means removing the rear axle to get the old one out and new one in.Sorry to hear this happened.I have had similar experiences with things on my sled.I was going to tighten my limiter's more,put wrench on the nut and SNAP..there goes the section of the tread and nut,falls down on me.Now I had 2 extra thread adjusters so I was good.Same as the back adjuster,I have extras.You learn in this sport it is wise to have a lot of extras of things,cause eventually something will snap.Good luck and let us know unless it is a fix right on the sled.
Diceman
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bluemonster1 said:
Thanks.....so should that bolt come all the way out?...I am thinking maybe that is what I am hearing when I think the track is ratching, could that be it?....so your thinking a new or used axle and bolt?...Thanks again ps- can the axle be changed without taking out suspension??
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daman
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If your talking the axle bolt?, that goes right through it's a long solid bolt.
Diceman
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hey man....well I guess that is what I am talking about? Its the bolt that you loosen before you adjust track....the bolt that goes through both back wheels.....so the bolt should not be about an inch and abit long..lol.....so guess I am pooched, what would be a slution to this?..is there a way to get the rest of the bolt out without ripping everything apart?....Thanks Damandaman said:
get a pic
Diceman
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maxdlx said:
tried to post pic but not working....
daman
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Diceman
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daman said:
just send them..Thanks
daman
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Not good these are skid bolts,holds skid to the tunnle,start checking the side of the tunnle for missing bolts. should be 3 per side.
Diceman
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daman said:Not good these are skid bolts,holds skid to the tunnle,start checking the side of the tunnle for missing bolts. should be 3 per side.
do you mean the bolts that are on the side just below the seat that if you want to drop the suspension you take them out???/because this is not where this bolt came from.....this came from the bolt that goes in through one of the two back idler wheels, right at the back of the track???...will get ya a pic of it if needed.....Diceman
Diceman
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Diceman said:
Hey...I sent you a pic of where the bolt came from.....Thanks again and again Damon
daman
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where did that bolt come from the one in your hand in that first set of pics??
daman
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something isn't right here thats not the axle to be used,that looks like a shaft you use for the front skid pivot point,with them bolts to be removed from each side,guy's??
Diceman
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daman said:where did that bolt come from the one in your hand in that first set of pics??
it came from the middle of that red wheel......
daman
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other side looks the same,a bolt came out?
When doing the sliders, did you make them the same length and did you taper them at the back. If you cheat and don't taper them and if you make them a little longer (even a 1/4" longer) it will make a racheting sound. The tracks clips bounce on the slider as the track turns the radius.
As for that bolt, Hmmm. It looks like it was been stripped out. I thot that was a solid axle.
Just looked in the micro fiche online. It shows one long bolt.
You may have been too forceful and tore that bolt out when lossening the axle.
As for that bolt, Hmmm. It looks like it was been stripped out. I thot that was a solid axle.
Just looked in the micro fiche online. It shows one long bolt.
You may have been too forceful and tore that bolt out when lossening the axle.
Diceman
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daman said:
on the other side it is a nut ....
daman
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that should be a solid shaft,one side 17mm the other side 19mm(nut),sombody was in there and changed it.
Diceman
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not that I am aware of...I did buy the sled used but have never done anything to the suspension.....I will send you a pic of the other side ok...Thanks to all you guys...Dicemandaman said: