torsion blocks

[srvfan]

Is there an easy trick to removing the rear torsion blocks without having to remove the rear skid ?
thanx.

 

[hellflyer]

If you mean the adjusters yes! Just release the spring from the slide rails by carefully removing the bolt while keeping tension off it. Spring isn't terribly strong down there

 

[Mike P]

If you mean the adjusters yes! Just release the spring from the slide rails by carefully removing the bolt while keeping tension off it. Spring isn't terribly strong down there

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[srvfan]

thanx

 

[cannondale27]

While off grind off the top of the loop. You then wont have to remove it anymore and with RTX there is a wheel in the way also. SwampCat told me this many miles and years ago. Thank him everytime I have to remove skid. The loop part is only for racing to keep spring on perch when a ski gets stuffed into it. If that happens trailriding is bigger issues to worry about than spring coming off!

 

[raptordan]

While off grind off the top of the loop. You then wont have to remove it anymore and with RTX there is a wheel in the way also. SwampCat told me this many miles and years ago. Thank him everytime I have to remove skid. The loop part is only for racing to keep spring on perch when a ski gets stuffed into it. If that happens trailriding is bigger issues to worry about than spring coming off!
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I've done this to all my sleds over the years , great little mod and makes removing and installing skid SO much easier

 

[Kkurz]

I never take mine off, I always almost break a finger or knuckle screwing with them!

 

[cannondale27]

I never take mine off, I always almost break a finger or knuckle screwing with them!

Thats preseason training! Need that hand and arm strength to hang on. With the loop ground I usually will just use a hammer handle to guide the long end of spring into the slot.