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[jetdriver]

I just bought a 08 Apex rx with 1500 miles, it looks like sliders are worn and I should have some tomorrow from Dennis Kirk but I don't have any owners manual, it looks basic like loosen the rear axel, adjuster and the screws, pull out the old ones and slide the new ones in.. Anything else?? 5 miles and I love the Apex!!!

 

[Panterawill]

Get the Pioneer kit that raises the wheels 5mm. Well worth the money and easy install!

 

[cat hunter]

Welcome to the blue side!!! The slides are wore out when you can slide a 10 mm over them .They wear down fast to 12 mm and slow down from there!!!

 

[jetdriver]

Thanks, I have new Bergstrom wear rods coming now all !!!I need is some snow!!! I'm sure this is going to be a nice change from my 96 XLT.

 

[lawmanbsi]

I'm sure this is going to be a nice change from my 96 XLT.

You can say that again!!!

I'm sure this is going to be a nice change from my 96 XLT.

 

[sk-rx1]

Just be careful with the 6mm screw at the front of the slides. Make sure the slide and the hole is lined up perfectly. Very easy to crossthread. A T handle screw driver also helps if the screw is very tight.

 

[apex55]

You may have to open up a track window to give the hyfax clearance. Also if not on the new ones you may want to cut a few grooves on top of the fronts to help them bend up the rail towards the screw.

 

[jetdriver]

Just called Pioneer and the wheel kit doesn't fit the 2008 apex RTX, my model is RX10RTRXB any more ideas?? Thanks

 

[jetdriver]

Thanks, I'm headed to the garage now to put on new sliders

 

[MrSled]

Welcome to the site!!!!
Keep the tension on the track as loose as you can with out ratcheting and run Hyfax Saver wheel in the front at the rail bend and you should be good to go in this crappy season we are having.

 

[jetdriver]

ok I have everything loose BUT the holes in the track are 1 inch wide and the slides are just under 1 1/4 inch wide, do I just force it thru the smaller opening??

 

[MrSled]

ok I have everything loose BUT the holes in the track are 1 inch wide and the slides are just under 1 1/4 inch wide, do I just force it thru the smaller opening??

Spray one of the windows up with Silicone spray, force about 2" thru with a big flat screw driver and then put it in reverse and EASE it off with the sled running. Remember the rail screws need to be removed 1st

 

[jetdriver]

Ok I will try that, back in the garage, bty my track seemed pretty tight, about how lose can i have it before its too loose? or should I go with the 22lbs method? Thanks again for all your help

 

[apex55]

You may have to open up a track window to give the hyfax clearance.

i used an exacto knife.

 

[MrSled]

Ok I will try that, back in the garage, bty my track seemed pretty tight, about how lose can i have it before its too loose? or should I go with the 22lbs method? Thanks again for all your help

You can have about 1" of sag with no pull and it will normally be pretty good.