Rail cap

[msgt van]

Is the black cap that's on the front of the suspension rail supposed to be loose/flop around? It is held on by rivet, but it seems strange that it's able to move around.

 

[RAMSOMAIR]

Yep, just rattles around

 

[msgt van]

Just seems wrong!!

 

[biffdotorg]

when I had my rails powdercoated, I put larger diameter rivets in, and it took the slop away. It was really a non issue to it's performance.

 

[steiner]

There is a write up on this issue in the TY Tech or FAQ's.
I removed my caps and filled them with windshield urethane and installed new rivets with washers. No more rattle.

 

[hibshman25]

When new they are snug. Over time they loosen up. Also have seen quite a few rails with wear from the cap rattling around. The rivet holes loosen up so i often grind some flat spots on oversized washers to fit them in pocket and re-rivet.

 

[msgt van]

Thanks for the info!

 

[thor452]

had a bud lose one and stab his track. track came out at 80 on a lake no brakes good thing it was open space in front of him just coasted to a stop. after that I drilled them out on all our sleds and through bolted with ny-loc nuts. no more issue after that.

 

[theCATman]

Anytime any have loosened up, I take them off, lay a good thick bead of ultra black silicone on the rail end, and bolt them back on with a nyloc.

 

[darv]

put a 5mm bolt in with washer and you are good to go.