Track tension no threads????

[aceltx09]

I've been looking all over the site and can't find any threads on proper way to tension the track with out the tool to measure the tension. Does anyone have any tricks as to how they judge its correct?????

 

[viper7mi]

Measure. I use a flat screw driver. Mark it with tape on the blade to measure the distance from the nut to the edge of the bolt.

 

[Irv]

Measure. I use a flat screw driver. Mark it with tape on the blade to measure the distance from the nut to the edge of the bolt.

Sorry, not picking up what your putting down, what am I missing?

I thought you pulled or hung about 15lbs of weight in the centre of the track and measured the distance between it and the rails??

 

[gun nut]

Tracks are not a precision part. I use a 6" wooden ruler to push down on the track in the middle of the rail, and adjust track for 1.5" sag. Use the same moderate pressure on each side. Then run track While off the floor. The clearance between the track clips and the slides, near the rear wheels, should be the same. It will be about 1/8 ".

The manual will have instructions. Measuring the threads, is not the right way to do it.

 

[**sj**]

Ive used the two finger technique....take a 20 lb weight with a hook on it...about 20mm of course equal on both sides...

spin the track on a stand and repeatedly check the offset from slides on both sides..(alignment)

 

[bottlerocket]

Loosen till track rachets and tighten a real little bit. The looser the better for me.

 

[Irv]

Loosen till track rachets and tighten a real little bit. The looser the better for me.

I have read where the track may not ratchet while on a stand but will when you are on a trail under load?
Are you adjusted your's on the trail?

 

[Primetime]

i use a fish scale and a tape measure.

 

[Crewchief47]

Loosen till track rachets and tighten a real little bit. The looser the better for me.

I do this, and yes, I adjust it on the trail if needed. If it's a new track and set up right from the factory/dealer, I'd probably just let it stretch and leave it as long as it doesn't ratchet. If it doesn't ratchet on the trail it may still ratchet off trail. Dad's 06 Vector GT has like 8000 Km on its second set of sliders, we're debating about replacing them or not since the skid is being rebuilt.....

 

[APEX 06]

Loosen till track rachets and tighten a real little bit. The looser the better for me.

Then add a set of no slip drivers and keep it loose as a goose.

 

[wileya]

i tighten my track till i can't turn it easy by hand then back it off till i get a small roll to it. works for me and seems to be pretty close when i do measure.