reinstalling rear skid 09' XTX

[Sticks in the Face]

Hey guy's - so I took out my rear skid to put it on the bench to have easier access to everything for inspection as well as to change out the slides while it was out.

Here's my question - how do I get the %$#$#$% back in - thus far I've got it back in place and the front (2) bolts back in securing the front swing arm. However the back (2) holes don't seem to be lining up no matter how I lift the tunnel, drop/compress the skid, etc.

Some help would be appreciated - thanks guys!!

 

[yox185]

Unhook the torsion springs where they attach to the rails. Just unbolt the wheel and rotate the spring. You can then move the rear arm up and down with ease. Use a pry bar so the high torque spring doesn't kill you.

 

[Sticks in the Face]

Thanks - I ended up doing the same thing using a different method - compressing the skid then using a "ratchet" type strap in order to hold it in place. Then by easing off the pressure on the strap while at the same time altering the elevation of the tunnel lined up the holes perfectly.

Thank much for the advise!!

 

[danjpohl]

I used 2 ratchet tie downs and a floor jack and got it in real quick by myself. Much faster than the next time when I had help!

- Put front two bolts in and do not tighten all the way.
- Put tie downs on each side of torsion spring and compress skid
- Use floor jack on rear bumper to raise and lower sled.
- As you raise and lower the sled you will be able to watch for the bolt holes and adjust the ratchets as needed. Pretty quickly you will be able to line them up on your own.