gun nut
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i can't get my shock to compress so the rear bolts can be installed. I've looked at all the tech advice, and still can't compress the shock.
I read instructions to use 2 ratchet straps to compress shock. I tried it, and it won't compress the spring. I have the shock on the spftest adjustment.
I'd appreciate any other ideas.
I read instructions to use 2 ratchet straps to compress shock. I tried it, and it won't compress the spring. I have the shock on the spftest adjustment.
I'd appreciate any other ideas.
black knight
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is the skid out of the sled?
Take one of the bolts out that holds your transfer rod in, then try and align rear bolts for skid.
This might work if the skid is in and you just removed the shock??
Take one of the bolts out that holds your transfer rod in, then try and align rear bolts for skid.
This might work if the skid is in and you just removed the shock??
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I would take a bolt out of the rod.
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Read this (especially the last paragraph):
http://www.totallyamaha.com/snowmobiles ... emoval.htm
It worked fine for me, didn't have to take out any bolts or compress the shock.
http://www.totallyamaha.com/snowmobiles ... emoval.htm
It worked fine for me, didn't have to take out any bolts or compress the shock.
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I'm assuming the sled is on the floor, maybe on dollies. Skid might be compressed too far to get the shock in there.
You need to get that back end of the sled jacked up off the floor so the skid is freely hanging down. Then try to put the shock in there. You will most likely need to get a car or sled jack under the track to push the track up a little, just to get the bolt holes to line up. it's not bad if done this way.
This is a quick and easy way to put the Mono skid's shock back into the skid without removing the skid from the sled.
You need to get that back end of the sled jacked up off the floor so the skid is freely hanging down. Then try to put the shock in there. You will most likely need to get a car or sled jack under the track to push the track up a little, just to get the bolt holes to line up. it's not bad if done this way.
This is a quick and easy way to put the Mono skid's shock back into the skid without removing the skid from the sled.
Title says SKID INSTALL. Is this a mono?? I install the front first. Then with the front strap undone, I swing the rear end into place. Somtimes I need a couple of blocks of wood under the front of the track (Compressing) to get rear bolts to line up.I leave my shock in the whole time...just undo the front limiter strap.
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Thanks guys.
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Oh ya, good call, I thought he meant just the shock. I guess i need to go back to Reading Comprehension 101, Lol!!!!
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This is never an easy job for one person, but it can be done, did mine last weekend.
I pulled the back bolt from the rod, but some wood under the front of the track to raise the suspension, then played around with the height the rear end until I found the right height for the front bolts to line up. Still had to muscle it in, but finally got it done.
Then adjusted the height of the rear end so the rear bolts lined up.
I found that adjusting the height of the rear end and making sure the suspension is all the way back in the track makes all the difference. That, and a lot of pissin and yelling. Scared the wife, but got it in.
I pulled the back bolt from the rod, but some wood under the front of the track to raise the suspension, then played around with the height the rear end until I found the right height for the front bolts to line up. Still had to muscle it in, but finally got it done.
Then adjusted the height of the rear end so the rear bolts lined up.
I found that adjusting the height of the rear end and making sure the suspension is all the way back in the track makes all the difference. That, and a lot of pissin and yelling. Scared the wife, but got it in.
