Rear Skid Removal

[Headrush]

I did a search and didn't find anything....

Anyway, does anyone have and pics. of the easiest way to remove the rear skid on their Apex mtn? Gonna replace the hyfax and put in a 2 wheel kit and wanted some tips and pics. of the easiest way to get er done.

Thanks
Headrush

 

[canuck5]

Rear skid is actually easy to remove. Need to loosen track at rear wheels to start. After that get something to hold up tunnel from back. Then it's four bolts, two center of the tunnel mounted on brackets just below rails and two twards the front of the tunnel just above the rails. Then should be loose but if not use a ratchet strap to relese load off the shock. And slide out the suspension.

 

[WANN4STROKE]

Does it do any good to back off the control rods? It did on my Mtn MAx.

Thxs.

David

 

[GotJuice]

easier way

The forementioned way works but is a bugger with the pressure of the rear shock and torsion springs.
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Loosen track tension all the way.
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Take off front lower idler wheel & torsion spring mount, one bolt on each side of rails. (this loosens the spring pressure),
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Remove front skid arm bolts on tunnel near foot wells then rear bolts on tunnel and slide skid out side ways.
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Reverse operation to reinstall skid.
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Now if your going to install 2 wheel rear wheel kit and they aren't bigger then 9" you don't have to remove skid for this? The hyfax can also be done with the skid bolted up. Hope this helps.

 

[Headrush]

Thanks guys.

I was told to take the rear bolts out first then the front - reverse for install. Any ideas there?

Also, does anyone have any pics. on a step by step? I am more of a viusal person.

Thanks.

 

[WANN4STROKE]

Getting ready to do mine. Won't have pictures but if I remember right-

Loosen tracks about 3 turns

Loosen springs

Take out rear bolts

Take out front bolts and it will drop

Wrestle skid out of track

Tried doing hyfax without removal but it was to wide to fit existing holes. Not into cutting track- too expensive to replace if I screw it up-possible with my luck.

Takes 2 guys to put back in. One to wrestle the bolt alignment and one to put the bolts in.

Do it all with an air gun.

David

 

[SRXSRULE]

You guys make this way too hard. Its got to be one of the simplest things to do on a sled.

When you are taking it out, you dont have to do anything other then toss a stand on the rear bumper to remove some weight off it, you dont need it hanging in the air. Then buzz the bolts out with an impact. Takes about 3-4 minutes to get it out.

Going back in is just as easy. Start at the front, bolt it in and work your way back. If you have trouble aligning anything up just use a ratcheting tie down strap to compress the shock.

Eric

 

[SRXSRULE]

Also, if you take the time to flip the plastic piece that holds the torsion spring on each side and release the torsion spring, the rear mount is 100% moveable and adjustable. It takes me longer to get the 14mm socket and impact than it takes to get the skid off and out.

Good tip. Have done it that way too. Been a over a year since I looked at a sled so I forgot about that one. lol Eric

 

[grapeape]

Also, if you take the time to flip the plastic piece that holds the torsion spring on each side and release the torsion spring, the rear mount is 100% moveable and adjustable. It takes me longer to get the 14mm socket and impact than it takes to get the skid off and out.

 

[Headrush]

Thanks guys.

I think it is a must to lossen that spring. Do you take the wheel off completely or just loosen it?

Thanks for all the help.

 

[madsledder]

On mine I just flip it forward without loosening it.