Track Installation

[YammyRX1]

I'm replacing the track and all the jackshaft / driveshaft bearings and seals, etc and I'm ready to put the new track on but it's putting up a pretty good fight (stock RX-1 suspension). Is this going to be a job for more than two arms? Are there any tricks other than do it in the reverse order that it came apart?

 

[jd0270]

I found it less hard to put together than to take out lol. What part is fighting you? I generally have some sort of ratchet strap involved when there is something to be lifted, pulled into place, or compressed somewhat.

 

[YammyRX1]

I put the drive shaft in the track and got it resting on the bearing mounting holes but having a hard time getting the skid into the track. Seems like every wheel catches the drive lugs and you need to be in four places at once. Tried putting the skid into the track first too but couldn't get the driveshaft into the holes that way.

 

[jd0270]

It can be done without removing any wheels ect, but I found it less hard if I just removed the rear wheels, or atleast the one at the nut end, and then start from that side.

Good luck, it just takes a bit of time/fooling.