How do I replace the strut? Is it as simple as pulling the three screws on the can or di I have to remove the steering linkage and ski? I picked up a replacment off the bay and don't want to disassemble more than I have too. My right strut can was nothing but spring,no damping, felt like a pogo stick.
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-T.S.S. Maintenance
On every used T.S.S. sled I've bought the Knuckles and steel bushing are almost frozen or completely locked up and pivoting on the bolts ! I've bought sleds that the locked up joints won't even allow the springs to return let, alone the struts to work when hitting a bump. The T.S.S sleds have always gotten a bad rap for slop developing when the ungreased steel bushing's freeze up they grind away on the nylon washers ! I have sleds that are 15+ years old that have never had a bushing kit and are almost as tight as new. Just take the knuckles and the ski mounts apart every other year and grease !
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-Refilling the strut nitrogen (Vmax & SRV)
The nitrogen valve needle hole is on the bottom of the strut and requires you to lift the front of the sled just off the ground then, loosen the two the ski holder nuts and back out the allen screw then, tap the ski holder down off the strut shaft.
-To remove the strut lift the front of the sled just off the ground then, loosen the two the ski holder nuts and back out the allen screw then, tap the ski holder down off the strut shaft. Then remove the top rubber cap and loosen the 3 nuts and the two shaft nuts. Next remove the four corner 10mm bolts holding the strut can then simply slide the strut out the top.
-To remove the TSS Springs.
-1st Lift the front of the sled so, the skis are just barely off the ground.
-2nd take the rubber side boots off of both sides of the middle of the TSS metal covers.
-3rd, take out the four bolts of each side holding the TSS metal covers.
-4th remove the top rubber cap and loosen the 3 nuts and the two shaft nuts.
-5th simply lift the metal cover up and off the spring assembly and slide the spring out the top.
-T.S.S. Maintenance
On every used T.S.S. sled I've bought the Knuckles and steel bushing are almost frozen or completely locked up and pivoting on the bolts ! I've bought sleds that the locked up joints won't even allow the springs to return let, alone the struts to work when hitting a bump. The T.S.S sleds have always gotten a bad rap for slop developing when the ungreased steel bushing's freeze up they grind away on the nylon washers ! I have sleds that are 15+ years old that have never had a bushing kit and are almost as tight as new. Just take the knuckles and the ski mounts apart every other year and grease !
Shim Kits http://s15106.50belowcommerce.com/produ ... oducts=tss
http://www.mfgsupply.com/m/c/100-650.html
http://www.schmidtbrosmotorsports.com/y ... -parts-vx/
-Refilling the strut nitrogen (Vmax & SRV)
The nitrogen valve needle hole is on the bottom of the strut and requires you to lift the front of the sled just off the ground then, loosen the two the ski holder nuts and back out the allen screw then, tap the ski holder down off the strut shaft.
-To remove the strut lift the front of the sled just off the ground then, loosen the two the ski holder nuts and back out the allen screw then, tap the ski holder down off the strut shaft. Then remove the top rubber cap and loosen the 3 nuts and the two shaft nuts. Next remove the four corner 10mm bolts holding the strut can then simply slide the strut out the top.
-To remove the TSS Springs.
-1st Lift the front of the sled so, the skis are just barely off the ground.
-2nd take the rubber side boots off of both sides of the middle of the TSS metal covers.
-3rd, take out the four bolts of each side holding the TSS metal covers.
-4th remove the top rubber cap and loosen the 3 nuts and the two shaft nuts.
-5th simply lift the metal cover up and off the spring assembly and slide the spring out the top.
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sleeper_dave
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If it's just the damper that's shot you can pull the 3 bolts and the spring and shock come out. While it's out you should remove the ski and pull the strut out of the chassis and grease it good - I had one locked up on me and it was a bear to get out. From there you will have to disassemble the spring / shock to replace the shock, or recharge it with nitrogen. I wasn't too worried about damping, just function, so I didn't get that far.