2020 JT rear wheel kit

[WinderFab]

When I installed the JT rear wheel kit on my 20 sidewinder the wheels touch transfer blocks shaft even with the track super tight, anybody come across this?

Thanks

 

[Yamajon1]

Did you get the correct size wheels?

 

[WinderFab]

I told Todd they were for a 20 ltx and he sent me 8.25” wheels. I thought I might of did something wrong but the in stall is pretty straight forward.

 

[jonlafon1]

Is it a NEW track with zero stretch? (with new studs installed??)).. I will say if its a new track/and newly studded it can be tight but usually not touching.. If its a new track tighten it up so it is just snug to the slides the whole length.. Seems tight as Hel*, BUT after 50-100 miles she will stretch.. OR you have the wrong diameter wheels.. I will check mine later today on a 2021 8000 cat 137" and post a pic of measurement wheel diameter.

Forgot to ask what length skid?

 

[WinderFab]

No track and studs are original with 6000km, I bought the kit off Todd last winter but just in stalled it a few weeks ago, last night I changed out the idler wheels with Todd new ones and noticed that the wheels are touching even with the track super tight.
Skid is 137”.

 

[jonlafon1]

No track and studs are original with 6000km, I bought the kit off Todd last winter but just in stalled it a few weeks ago, last night I changed out the idler wheels with Todd new ones and noticed that the wheels are touching even with the track super tight.
Skid is 137”.

Wrong wheel diameter is guess. I will measure mine in a few hours and post for you.. You should be using the same as my 2021 8000 cat 137". I have his kit in that sled with 1100 miles on it from last year. I really thought 8.25 is what I have ???

 

[RAMSOMAIR]

Check to see if your track is meshed correctly in the drive axle!

 

[jonlafon1]

Wheels

 

[WinderFab]

I checked track and it seems good, meshed correctly around drive axle.

Thanks Jonlafon1 for the pics, mine are the same 8.2”.

I can get about 1/8” gap between wheels and transfer rod if I really tighten track up.

Is 1/8” gap safe?

 

[jonlafon1]

As long as you have some gap I don't see a issue. I remember doing my 17 with a new track and new studs and it was damn tight to start but after a few hundred miles I had like 1/4 for sure

 

[Chris Rose]

When I installed the JT rear wheel kit on my 20 sidewinder the wheels touch transfer blocks shaft even with the track super tight, anybody come across this?

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I came across the same thing on my install. I just ground the rod where the wheels touch a little for clearance. After some use there will be clearance.

 

[Phatboyc]

What is your track tension setup as?

 

[Chris Rose]

What is your track tension setup as?

Not sure the exact number, but I run the track a little tight.

 

[Phatboyc]

Should be set at 20lbs 1"-1.25".

Just got a new tool for this. To bad your not closer.

 

[jonlafon1]

Should be set at 20lbs 1"-1.25".

Just got a new tool for this. To bad your not closer.

I used to measure like this.. Its not tight enough IMO. Lots of power and studs and it will balloon to much. I like to run it(trail riding) hanging just slightly off the slides. less then 1/8 with sled on stand. Plenty of guys run the track tight to the slides.