Well my 01 SRX is done. Huge crack in the tunnel where the M10 mounts. I strengthened the area 2 years ago and now that whole area has broken out. Since I was kind of in the market for a new sled this has put it over the top. My question is if I part this sled out how do I get an idea of what the parts are worth?
Sled is overall in good shape, 6,800 miles. Engine had good compression in the fall, track is in good shape with about 1,500 miles since new, M10 suspension, good trailing arms, no cracks in the hood. Any ideas on prices for the big items?
Sled is overall in good shape, 6,800 miles. Engine had good compression in the fall, track is in good shape with about 1,500 miles since new, M10 suspension, good trailing arms, no cracks in the hood. Any ideas on prices for the big items?
onewickedr1
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Might be interested in motor and CDI, track too. Sorry bout your luck.
Concept Carbon
New member
post some pics I could make you an aluminum patch that could be riveted and it would be just like new.
I thought about trying to beef the area up again but given how it has cracked a second time I am concerned that the whole area is too fatigued. The dark area below the plate is an opening clear to the tunnel, the area around the weld that is cracked has gone all the way through, you can see the break line inside the tunnel.
Thoughts anyone?
Thoughts anyone?
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HEAVYD
New member
you can fix it. maybe remove the broken bracing and use some steel or aluminum sheet
cut to overlap injury. make a sandwich out of you plates, one on the inside one on the
outside. bolt or rivet them together, drill your holes and bolt your skid back in. But if you really want a newwwwww sled, I guess this is a good excuse!
cut to overlap injury. make a sandwich out of you plates, one on the inside one on the
outside. bolt or rivet them together, drill your holes and bolt your skid back in. But if you really want a newwwwww sled, I guess this is a good excuse!
interested in selling sled as is???
Concept Carbon
New member
thats not that bad, easy fix, just remove the bad weld on patch. Stop drill all the cracks with a 1/8th drill bit or larger. Make a patch out of .080 to .125 alumiun, and rivit it on it will be stronger then before, just make sure to pitch in alot of rivets. I would make your patch bassically the same size of what you see in your photo. When riveting back together, use these rules.
- rivets must be minimum 2 x the diam of the rivet away from the edge of patch and maximum 4 times.
- pitch your rivets 3/4" to 1 1/2 inches apart.
-if you use pop rivets make sure there steel not aluminum unless they are cherry max rivets
If you stuck I can fab you up a patch pre drilled for cheap its what I do for a living except on aircraft
- rivets must be minimum 2 x the diam of the rivet away from the edge of patch and maximum 4 times.
- pitch your rivets 3/4" to 1 1/2 inches apart.
-if you use pop rivets make sure there steel not aluminum unless they are cherry max rivets
If you stuck I can fab you up a patch pre drilled for cheap its what I do for a living except on aircraft
rx1jim
New member
I agree completely with Concept. You can repair that damaged section with a larger, heavier aluminum plate. I would definitely repair that sled rather tha parting it out. SRXs are going to be more difficult to find.
madmikeracing
New member
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Firstly welding Aluminumn weakens the structure. Aircraft are Riveted for a reason. I like to use Hard Buck Type Rivets, amazingly strong. I made a power air rivetter from a cheap princess auto regulator and a air chisel, (I was told this wasnt the right tool but it worked great) some custom bent air hammer tools from A2 Tool Steel which i heated up with a torch to get a bend in it to reach into odd spots. A piece of steel with a ground smooth surface and regulator pressure at the air hammer unit i used set at 45 pounds pressure, I didnt know what to really expect but my first rivet job came out Lookin Good, Did a test yank ,( im round 250 pounds ) pull heave test on it and I was amazed how strong it was, If I was you I would repair youre sled using this process and i can almost guarantee you it would never break again, Good Luck, PS I really Like this Site very interesting, Thanx Mike in waterloo
Firstly welding Aluminumn weakens the structure. Aircraft are Riveted for a reason. I like to use Hard Buck Type Rivets, amazingly strong. I made a power air rivetter from a cheap princess auto regulator and a air chisel, (I was told this wasnt the right tool but it worked great) some custom bent air hammer tools from A2 Tool Steel which i heated up with a torch to get a bend in it to reach into odd spots. A piece of steel with a ground smooth surface and regulator pressure at the air hammer unit i used set at 45 pounds pressure, I didnt know what to really expect but my first rivet job came out Lookin Good, Did a test yank ,( im round 250 pounds ) pull heave test on it and I was amazed how strong it was, If I was you I would repair youre sled using this process and i can almost guarantee you it would never break again, Good Luck, PS I really Like this Site very interesting, Thanx Mike in waterloo
unchained
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Not sure about the welding makes aluminum weak theory but anyhow, this is an easy fix. In 1 sunny Saturday afternoon I could have it fixed right and have you ready for next season--fixed right and for good too.
I do though absolutely agree that this is not a good application for a welding repair. This should be fixed with rivets and correctly fabricated patches...
I do though absolutely agree that this is not a good application for a welding repair. This should be fixed with rivets and correctly fabricated patches...
teamblue02SRx
New member
never part out an srx unless it is totally ruined lol
rx1jim
New member
Find someone with a good tunnel section and transplant the good tunnel onto the front of your chassis. There are several ways to fix that tunnel and make it even stronger than new. I don't understand why so many people part out these terrific sleds when they can be restored. If I lived close to you I would definitely help you repair it.