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    Tri-hub Wheel Diameter

    This was with fresh Dupont slides installed on 2014 XF7000
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    Barn of Parts New Driveshaft Solution

    Yep. It's spun. I have 9000 miles on the Barn of Parts shaft expanding original driveshaft saver. Installed on new shaft & bearings. Torque to 40ftlbs. No spinning. Nice and tight. Actually was a little difficult removing old & installing new bearing due to close tolerances. Nice! If yours...
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    How exactly do you measure 1/8" toe out?

    Here's how I do it.... Aligning with the carbide/ski runner is the best reference point. That's what steers the sled. After skis are parallel to the track, via the long straight edge, tow out 1/16-1/8 measured ski to ski. Using a tape measure leaves quite a bit of room for error. This...
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    Track tension

    Pretty slick little unit indeed! Simple and very accurate. Measured tension "the old fashion way", tape measure & fishing scale, to double check. Two inches at 20lbs. Spot on. I was skeptical when instructions stated that if both sides tension are equal, track should be aligned by default...
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    Weird Reverse issue

    Belt deflection too tight?
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    Arctic Cat updates Catalyst lower driveshaft ,disc brake bearing fit with bushing

    The M sleds have had that bushing/seal since 2018. Not sure what it's for?
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    Track tension

    Interesting. How's your track alignment now? I have yet to have a snowmobile where track tension, on both sides, is equal. If it is, track alignment is always off. I do 2 inches at 20lbs on one side. Then tighten to achieve track alignment. However, I am a gadget and tool guy. Shame on you for...
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    Ice Build Up on Rail Tips

    Been seeing some unusual ice build up the past couple seasons. Heat exchanger bridging, tunnel build up, icing on the foot wells, ect. This comes from pancake smooth trails for long distances. Chances are you will not see this build up on rough trails. We now carry a mallet, use when needed, and...
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    How many miles did you get on your sled this season 2022-2023?

    March 12th, same day as picture, I hit a hidden ice ridge on Gull Lake. Sled launched, with such intense force, that it shattered my right humerus in 3 places. Shoulder socket was chipped & rotator cuff torn/separated. Two plates, 22 screws, and 4 pins now hold the pieces together. Nerved damage...
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    How many miles did you get on your sled this season 2022-2023?

    Great picture of 1DcGuy & Wife! Only 2784 for me. Would have been well over 3000 if not for the accident.
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    Cracked tunnel behind bearing carrirer

    Gman25... Did you double check your shaft to see if it was true? Could you have taken a hit & bent the shaft just a little? Amazing how little it takes to bend them. Reason I ask is aprox 3500 & 6500 miles ago new shafts, bearings, and wedges were installed into our machines. Shafts & Bearings...
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    Rear Aluminum Pivot Arm bolt Torque Spec

    20 ftlbs is correct.
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    Rear Axle Removal

    No coupler blocks on a 129? Good advice on the rest though.
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    Rear Axle Removal

    Loosening the coupling blocks makes axle removal much easier. I've done it without loosening anything. More difficult and scratch the rail powder coat. Dang it! Skid out, loosen coupling blocks, axle & hub will come out easy. Coupling Block 52 ftlbs TriHub 25 INCH lbs (not 50inchlbs per...
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    Rotor c clip issue

    Don't be afraid of using the ratchet strap. I had to do that, on both machines, when I replaced driveshafts & calipers. I thought it odd too. Like you, I really didn't want to do it that way. But, in the end, the ratchet strap was the best route, with the least amount of struggle. Actually went...


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