Ice attack clearence issue

[rodny51082]

I have this posted at the end of another thread but got no response so I figured I would try it under a new post. I recently installed a new 1.22 x 136" ice attack on my 03 viper. It rubs on the tunnel protectors and front heat exchanger protectors. Should I remove the tunnel and heat exchanger protectors or trim the track ? Running 9 tooth drivers tracks usa extensions. Any advise would be appreciated.

 

[staggs65]

I'd trim the track

 

[barkerman77]

You don't need to trim it. It will wear off. I just put one on my sled.

 

[rodny51082]

How long did it take to wear on its own?

 

[Viktory2k1]

I think someone else on this forum had the same issue. I never followed up on what he did but maybe search it.

 

[barkerman77]

About 4 times up the road.

 

[rodny51082]

Looks like mine had less clearence than yours? It seems to mostly be interfering with the tunnel protectors

 

[northern srx]

I have the same track on one of my SRX's. Trimmed the track and good to go!

 

[barkerman77]

I don't touch at the top just the front

 

[barkerman77]

Just ride it your over thinking this

 

[roudyroy1]

i would trim it, with it rubbing it can loosen the exchanger protectors

 

[staggs65]

^^Exactly^^

 

[rodny51082]

Trimmed it with a razor knife. Done

 

[barkerman77]

How the hell is it gonna loosen weld?

 

[staggs65]

They're not welded they're riveted

 

[Agpetro]

i would trim it, with it rubbing it can loosen the exchanger protectors

Had a friend buy a viper with a 1.25in track on it awhile back. The owner before him never trimmed the track. Looked at the sled closer one day to find the front exchanger protectors had holes worn into them from the track rubbing them. So it's a good thing you trimmed it!

 

[roudyroy1]

the top of them is just a shank that sits in a hole in the tunnel, the vibration elongates the hole and pops the rivets on the bottom.

 

[barkerman77]

There welded on the vipers people.

 

[mrviper700]

There welded on the vipers people.

yep, exactly!

 

[Agpetro]

yep, exactly!

x3 they are welded