Re-drilling track Any safety/longevity issues?

[02ViperMody44]

Just some opinions please. I am going to be removing the center most studs in my track, as they wore down my front suspension shock eyelet, and then plan on relocating them. Should I have any "real" concerns from removing those studs and redrilling the track, as far as the track coming apart on me at speed, due to the open holes or weakening of the track. Not looking to replace the track on my '13 XTX just yet, but does have 3400 miles on her.
Thanks for your replies.....I think! Ha!

 

[sgauthier]

i did the same thing last year for the same reason. my sled had 2 singles in every row so i reused some of the single holes to add doubles and went with a 4-2 pattern. i haven't had any issues since doing this. i think the only time you might run into trouble is if the studs are too close to the edge. you should be good i also added ulmer's kit for the top of the rear shock to prevent that from happening again

 

[APEX 06]

Should be fine just burn the hole to make sure they are clean.

 

[02ViperMody44]

Should be fine just burn the hole to make sure they are clean.

OK thanks. I was assuming that I'd be alright. I'll assume you are referring to the open holes, with like a soldering gun, so as to not have any rips developing.

 

[APEX 06]

Should be fine just burn the hole to make sure they are clean.

OK thanks. I was assuming that I'd be alright. I'll assume you are referring to the open holes, with like a soldering gun, so as to not have any rips developing.[/quote

Yes

 

[Blue Dave]

Buy the shock saver kit from Ulmer and leave your studs as they are. Much easier! It is a longer bolt with two bearings that hold the stud heads away from your shock. I had two studs right next too each other in the center of my pattern that started to wear the shock. I added the kit and it worked perfectly for many thousands of miles. I have an Ice Ripper XT track now but the shock saver kit is still installed and the bearings still turn freely and are in perfect shape after several thousands of miles of having the stud heads run acrross them.

 

[02ViperMody44]

Buy the shock saver kit from Ulmer and leave your studs as they are. Much easier! It is a longer bolt with two bearings that hold the stud heads away from your shock. I had two studs right next too each other in the center of my pattern that started to wear the shock. I added the kit and it worked perfectly for many thousands of miles. I have an Ice Ripper XT track now but the shock saver kit is still installed and the bearings still turn freely and are in perfect shape after several thousands of miles of having the stud heads run acrross them.

I bought the one from Pioneer, and spoke to Bruce, and he said that he never tested it on the lower shock mount. His kit was, like Ulmers, made for the upper mount. For it to work on the lower mount, on an XTX skid, I can see that I will be needing a longer bolt, just by mocking it up. I haven't assembled it just yet, but from some peoples experiences, I see a lot of complaining about the bearings not holding up. I may do both.

 

[SIKEWARD]

If at all interested I have a brand new track from a 12 XTX that I'd be will to sell cheap. Pm if interested.