Square backers turning what to do?

[SUC_doo]

Hey guys 4500 miles on my rtx dealer installed square backers have had 1 pull out but several are turned making a diamond shape. I read this is bad and can cut the track, can i straighten them back out?

 

[ROCKERDAN]

Exact reason i run rounds....pain in #*$&@.

 

[SUC_doo]

Exact reason i run rounds....pain in #*$&@.

Next time i will make sure squares aren't used....what do you have to do loosen then and turn them then re-torque?

 

[JayM]

Exact reason i run rounds....pain in #*$&@.

Ditto, way too OCD for crooked square backers lol

 

[Crossfire12]

Just tighten wrench on top,Torx on bottom, turn together , They will move to you allignment.

 

[yamadoo]

I changed to round for just that reason I straightened them out with big slip joint pliers

 

[krm]

Woodys makes a tool to spin them

 

[fourload]

Use big round aluminum backers. Never a problem in any of my sleds!

 

[Fleecer]

Hey guys 4500 miles on my rtx dealer installed square backers have had 1 pull out but several are turned making a diamond shape. I read this is bad and can cut the track, can i straighten them back out?

In my opinion if one already pulled out the track is junk. Other pullouts are sure to follow and the chances of one going through your exchanger and ruining your day are exponentially higher. I'd change that track!!

 

[ApexXTX/Viper]

Just tighten wrench on top,Torx on bottom, turn together , They will move to you allignment.

Exactly - same thing you have to do with Studboy Power Points!

 

[Crossfire12]

Does everybody use the torque specs that come with the studs? i use to crank til the wrench stopped, they would. Loosen and turn. I used the torque spec I believe was 15 lbs and never had them loosen again, I think cause the track squished beyond, with torque spec it doesn’t squish and holds better,

 

[Doc Harley]

DeWalt driver until the head is seated. I use square backers and they seem to be holding their own as far as being indexed.
I always have to go against the grain.....haha!