removing skid for track change

[hypnotiz3r]

Need some help here..i am following ulmers track change guide, but having issues taking the bolts for the skid (closest to the motor) out..ive got the back one out and the track is completely loosened. Thanks guys

 

[radianguy]

Remove the fronts first.
Use an impact gun if you have one, if not, remove both at the same time.

 

[grizztracks]

loosen track tension. The front bolts are short, 3 1/2" bolts that are nutted on the back side. Remove the nuts and then push the bolts out while turning it from the outside.

 

[hypnotiz3r]

Ive got both sides loose on the front, but one side just keeps spinning??

 

[hypnotiz3r]

There are no nuts for the front, just a bolt that goes through thetunnel into a bar which is part of the skid

 

[grizztracks]

Sorry, it depends on which version Nytro you have. The shorties are nutted on the back side and the xtx has a solid shaft that runs side to side. The shaft is spinning on you which can be an issue if you don't have an impact. You can try retightening the side that came out and then remove the one you're having trouble with. Adding some pressure on the pivot arm sometimes helps keep the shaft from spinning.

 

[hypnotiz3r]

Ah, yes i have the xtx. Im not exaclty sure how to put pressure on that pivot arm? Any ideas? Thanks alot for the help

 

[hypnotiz3r]

Also, if i remove the bolt from one side completely, should i be able to get the other side out easily?

 

[grizztracks]

If you remove one side then reinstall the bolt with some anti seize compound you should be able to remove the other side and then remove the anti seized bolt without much trouble. Pull down or place a pry bar between the pivot arm and tunnel protector on the side you're trying to remove last.

 

[hypnotiz3r]

Thanks so much, was able to get both bolts out at the same time after some time.

Cheers! Heres to hoping for a great sled seaon.

 

[Dodge Ram]

I had to tighten the left back up to get the right one off. Then the left came right out. Got that info from this site. Thanks everyone that replied to my question in the spring.