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[DMCTurbo]

I have a handlebar stand that I use to support the sled while on its side.
Do it all the time, both sides too.

How do you support the back end when you put it on its side?

 

[Kuzzy]

How do you support the back end when you put it on its side?

Not sure what you mean. I just turn a 5 gallon pail over, pull the sled over, line the end of the handlebar to the center of the Pail and slowly set it down...... It's unnerving the first time, but once you prove to yourself it works, you won't have any issues. Back end doesn't kick out at all.

 

[74Nitro]

How do you support the back end when you put it on its side?

No need to. The handlebar stand is just an axle stand that I welded a sort of cup on the top.
Usually the track at the back is still touching the floor. If you want to spin the track for whatever reason while in this position, use some six x six wood block under the running board edge near the back, but be careful not to bend the running board as it isn't real strong in that area.

 

[DMCTurbo]

I'll rephrase my question.

My skid is out of the sled and I want to install it. Sled is currently right side up, rear bumper hooked up to my winch setup. I can't just drop the rear on the floor cause it'll mess up the snowflap. Do you just roll it over and sit it on the running boards?

 

[Kuzzy]

I've heard of guys using old sliders layed perpendicular in the track, and used sort of like a slide/shim to get the skid in. I can lift the rear end way up on mine, and I just kind of nose it in and flip the back over.

You could probably flip the sled on its side and use the winch to hold the tail off the ground if you wanted.

 

[DMCTurbo]

You could probably flip the sled on its side and use the winch to hold the tail off the ground if you wanted.

That's what I'm thinking. I have the skid in the track but for some reason can't get the front hooked into the shaft. It gets harder every year lol. Figured I'd give it a try on its side. Thanks for the help.

 

[Fleecer]

That's what I'm thinking. I have the skid in the track but for some reason can't get the front hooked into the shaft. It gets harder every year lol. Figured I'd give it a try on its side.

That's what I'm thinking. I have the skid in the track but for some reason can't get the front hooked into the shaft. It gets harder every year lol. Figured I'd give it a try on its side. Thanks for the help.

DMC,
To get the front of the skid up high enough to hook it to the cross shaft, I put a floor Jack under track/front of skid. Usually, I lift it a foot, lower on wood block, place the Jack perfectly, and lift all the way up till skid is in.

 

[DennyTuna]

I'll rephrase my question.

My skid is out of the sled and I want to install it. Sled is currently right side up, rear bumper hooked up to my winch setup. I can't just drop the rear on the floor cause it'll mess up the snowflap. Do you just roll it over and sit it on the running boards?

DMC I use a winch to raise and lower the back end for suspension removal and install. When trying to get the ears back onto the shaft it's best to raise the back end high (same height when they drop out when removing). Use the track as your friend now by pushing the front of suspension up with your hand under the track, it will put the ears in line with the shaft. The suspension will move forward real easy being it's pitched and only touching the rear tri hub wheels, just move it forward now and its in. Lower winch and your done.

 

[Goose1200]

DMC,
To get the front of the skid up high enough to hook it to the cross shaft, I put a floor Jack under track/front of skid. Usually, I lift it a foot, lower on wood block, place the Jack perfectly, and lift all the way up till skid is in.

That’s kinda how I do it too. I use a floor jack on blocks on the ground at the front of the suspension so the jack is above the rails of the sled lift and start jacking up the front until hooked on the shaft and then I lift the rear to slide a second jack under the back and jack the rear until the bolt holes line up

 

[74Nitro]

I'll rephrase my question.

My skid is out of the sled and I want to install it. Sled is currently right side up, rear bumper hooked up to my winch setup. I can't just drop the rear on the floor cause it'll mess up the snowflap. Do you just roll it over and sit it on the running boards?

I do like Fleecer and Goose also, however, the reason I like to use a floor jack under the suspension is so that I can unhook and drop the torsion springs. With the floor jack under the skid, this allows the torsion springs to hang down, not to mention it is much easier to line the rear holes up not fighting the springs. Id it is still difficult, I slide the rear axle ahead all the way.

 

[DennyTuna]

I use a ratchet strap hooked to the stopper shaft in back over torsion spring to the loop on the front W arm. Lower back of sled, tighten strap to line up holes insert bolt.

 

[DMCTurbo]

I use a ratchet strap hooked to the stopper shaft in back over torsion spring to the loop on the front W arm. Lower back of sled, tighten strap to line up holes insert bolt.

I do that too. Makes it alot easier to get in the track.

 

[Hammer70]

I use a ratchet strap hooked to the stopper shaft in back over torsion spring to the loop on the front W arm. Lower back of sled, tighten strap to line up holes insert bolt.

I do exactly the same

 

[rtx moose]

His works on all suspensions just like releasing he spring

 

[DMCTurbo]

DMC,
To get the front of the skid up high enough to hook it to the cross shaft, I put a floor Jack under track/front of skid. Usually, I lift it a foot, lower on wood block, place the Jack perfectly, and lift all the way up till skid is in.

Thank you Fleece! I put the jack under the front of the track, raised the rear to 4' or so then started raising the jack and voila she went into place by itself. Literally took 5 minutes!