1997 700sx shock top rubs on track

[gintstone]

Hey guys just picked up a 1997 700sx for $800 and had to fix the choke (the rod was siezed in the carbs) and was checking out the rest of the sled a little more and seen the shock for the undercarrage was rubbing on the track. Any ideas why or how to fix? My buddies suggested idle wheels were worn? Any help would be appreciated. Thx. Here is a pic of it:

 

[stein700sx]

The track is close to that shock mount from factory. If the track was studded or had a studded track at one time the studs could slap that bracket. Those idler wheels should be a 7" diameter I believe

 

[edunn69]

That's normal, it's really close in there. I think someone made a kit that put a bearing/wheel on each side with a longer bolt.

 

[braindead1684]

Yep the sx i just picked up has the same thing as does my XT which is very similar setup.

 

[norwegian]

That's normal, it's really close in there. I think someone made a kit that put a bearing/wheel on each side with a longer bolt.

Ulmer racing.

 

[motorhead327]

Install one of these at the bottom of the page-}}}http://pioneerperformance.net/store/page9.html

 

[gintstone]

thx everyone, at least I know that it's not b/c something is broke, just a very tight design for an undercarrage.

 

[gintstone]

I see alot of people sayin they spent $30 on an "Ulmer anti rub kit" those pretty good too?

 

[braindead1684]

That seems like an interesting idea that motorhead posted simple yet effective might have to check that out myself.