rear suspension installation, is there an easy way?

[arcticace]

just got done studding my track and only removed the 2 rear bolts and when I was done and went to reinstall I could not get the rear holes to line up to install bolts. I use to be able to install Cats rear suspension by myself in 10 to 15 minutes, with the yami it took almost 2 hours by myself any body know the trick to getting them in quicker? I tried tightning and then loosening the track that didnt help any ideas guys? Thanks

 

[Highmiler]

suspension

Don't know what the consensus is, but I've always unbolted the shock. At first it seems like more work, but in the long run saves time. Once shock is unbolted, the skid mounts right up without a hitch. Then, a little bit of down pressure at the rear of the skid and shock bolts line right up again. Just my 5 cents.

 

[AIRWOLF]

I use a rachet strap to compress the skid
Line up the bolts and your done 5 minute job

 

[GreenMtnRx1]

take one of the transfer rod bolts out works great then with the weight on the suspention the bolt will go back in

 

[arcticace]

thanks for the tips, I could'nt believe what a bitch it was getting it in last night, and it was driving me nuts I debated on removing shock bolt but figured it would be just as hard to line that hole up.

 

[TurboJamie]

Just undo the transfer rod at one end. Bolt your suspension back in then get someone to compress the back, then rebolt the transfer rod in.

 

[bigdog_mike]

line-up holes

Had the same problem when I took out the shock spring. Then I removed the rear tranfer rod bolt and it lined up fine, then reinstalled the rear transfer bolt. Smooth sailing after that