Ski alignment

[Cfpdscott]

so I just installed 6.9 pilots on my viper I'm looking for an easy to way measure ski alignment and how to adjust. I hope it doesn't involve taking the skis back off because they sure were a PITA to get on haha

 

[FrozenTows4]

Skis need to be on to align. Pretty straight forward. Should be outlined in you operators manual.
Using a long straight edge, skis are aligned to the track, not each other.
Loosen both inner & outer jam nuts, align to minimum spec 1/16" total toe out, tighten jam nuts, double check, tweak if necessary, and done.
Tie rod bellows will need to be removed to access inner jam nut.
Couple push rivets and you're in. LocTite Blue on the jam nuts and wait for snow.

 

[grizztracks]

Finding a straight edge long enough and straight enough to accurately measure 1/16" is tough to do. Pulling a string line probably would give better results if measuring off the track. The toe is actually a ski alignment measurement and has nothing to do with the relationship between skis and track. I've never used the track alignment method because there are to many variables and with all the slop in the steering system a rough measurement at the skis is good enough. Remember, we're not setting up a race car here and measuring between the skis usually gives adequate results.

 

[yzf1999]

Measure to iside to inside distance of the skies at the spindles. This will give you the "straight edge " distance of the skies. Since the skies curve at the front you can pull them in at the rear and that will toe them out. I just gave each side the same number of turns so each ski moves the same amount...worked good for me..

 

[yamadoo]

Emphasis is need slight toe out depending on ski it varies. Geneneraly I take the slack out with light bungee across ski tips then 1/8-1/4 inch out from bolt.
Just want to avoid toe in and the sled to drive nice and straight.

 

[cannondale27]

Measure off the studs of carbides. I run about 1/8 - 1/4 toe out with my pilots.