TY helped replace hyfax

[Stu]

I just got a good deal on a 2002 V-max 600 for my wife. The only real issue with the sled is that someone had swapped out the original track for an 1 1/2" lug Camoplast. This wouldn't have been a problem except it looked like they ran exclusively on ice after switching tracks (the hyfax was shot and there were chunks of it in the track clips). I started in on replacing the warn hyfax and found I didn't have enough tools to do the job. I called my brother and he brought over some more punches and a bigger hammer. Neither my brother nor I have ever had as much trouble getting a set of hyfax moving. My brother and I had stubbornly managed to get the first one off half way when I suggested putting the sled on a stand and putting it in reverse to peel the hyfax off the rest of the way as I had seen on a post here. He resisted until the second time he hit his thumb with the hammer and reluctantly agreed. We fired it up and the hyfax came off slicker than snot. The second one was tougher to get moving but once we got it out through one of the track windows a couple of inches, the reverse gear on the sled did the rest in about 2 seconds! After we were done my brother had a sullen expression on his face. I asked what was wrong and he replied, "My Viper doesn't have reverse..."

 

[Super Sled]

Lol!!!!!!! isn't the reverse trick awesome!

 

[shawnj]

Can u use the reverse to get it started also. Sometimes that's the hardest part is getting it to move. And some u have to twist sideways to get it through the window.

 

[MikeWalters]

Lol!!!!!!! isn't the reverse trick awesome!

x2 never using a chisel again!

 

[wantsnow]

I'm just doing this slider swap tonight. I tried beating the crapola out of my old sliders to get it started with a hammer and chisel but it moved about a 1/4 inch. I went and got an air hammer this morning. I hope that works better to get it started and then I'm trying this reverse trick. Is it necessary to loosen the track or can I just leave that alone?

 

[Stu]

I loosened the track. It definitely helps with moving things around to get started. It will also make it easier to get the new ones back in. Also check the length of your new hyfax if you have shorty to make sure they aren't too long. If they are you'll need to cut them to length and put a taper on the back end.

 

[SugarCampApex]

I drill two 1/8" holes on the back end of the slide prior to installing (one hole is a backup). On removal, I screw in a drywall screw in one of the holes and then use a slide hammer to pull slide thru thru the track window. Put it in reverse and slide is off in seconds!

 

[kviper]

For the initial loosen up I spray silicone spray along the rail's inside and out, then I use a hooked pin bar and pry the hifax away from the rail where ever possible. Don't be afraid to pry them away as far as possible. That losens them up and works the silicone in. Then usually it only takes a few good shot's with a hammer and dull chisel to get them out the window. Sounds like you know the rest.