[thdodge]

allright found a track for my rxl 121x15x 1.5 i will probly have to cut it down some for clearence but the main ? is what all does it take to change it out. looks like the skid will come out with 4 bolts but then im not too sure what all needs to be done

 

[sTOrMy96]

here is a link. i explained it as best as o could. if you have any other q's just ask me. i have done 12 track swaps on 12 different sleds.

http://www.snowmobilefanatics.com/forum/topic/111904/display.aspx#1126973

 

[thdodge]

thanks

 

[Snowhunter]

allright found a track for my rxl 121x15x 1.5 i will probly have to cut it down some for clearence but the main ? is what all does it take to change it out. looks like the skid will come out with 4 bolts but then im not too sure what all needs to be done

Most Polaris's are similar.

Release tension on track
Start on suspension bolts to see if they will move. May require penetrating oil to free them up. Will have to hold bolt on opposite side.

Remove chaincase oil and chaincase cover.
Loosen chain tensioner and remove chain.
Remove speedo cable and housing from LH side of sled.
There may be a collar in the tunnel on the LH side of the sled you will have to remove. May require penetrating oil also.
Remove the lower gear in the chaincase that attaches to the driveshaft for the track. Might have a snap ring to remove, otherwise just a bolt and washer.

Once collar and lower gear are removed, the drive shaft will move freely.

May have to release your suspension springs to get skid out of track.

Unbolt suspension and remove . Remove driveshaft and track.

While you have all of this out it would be a real good time to take all bearings to your bearing supply place and get new bearings and races.

 

[Abbott911]

allright found a track for my rxl 121x15x 1.5 i will probly have to cut it down some for clearence but the main ? is what all does it take to change it out. looks like the skid will come out with 4 bolts but then im not too sure what all needs to be done

Cutting your track is a very stupid thing to do, it ruins your track. Instead get track drop brackets and smaller drivers.

 

[trailjunkie]

^^^^^Agree 100%

 

[thdodge]

thanks guys lots of good info here makeing a nightmare of a job seem alot easyer. also do you think an inch and a half will fit or should i cut it down some. looks like if i cut the nubs even it would be down to a 1.25.

 

[cooper30]

Read above about cutting your track.

 

[thdodge]

getting the track for $50 its well used and has lugs missing im only getting it to get me through the rest of this year and over the summer i plan on extending the rails and putting on a longer track

 

[cooper30]

Gotcha

 

[thdodge]

ok im all the way to where the dive shaft moves freely but it wont come out. there is a bearing behind the bottom gear do i need to pull that out

 

[Speedfreak1]

here is a link. i explained it as best as o could. if you have any other q's just ask me. i have done 12 track swaps on 12 different sleds.

http://www.snowmobilefanatics.com/forum/topic/111904/display.aspx#1126973

Wow!! That's cool. I've done one.Never had any help, it was a nightmare. I bet you are good at it now.

 

[sTOrMy96]

with one person to help line up the skid i can swap a track in about 60 to 80 mins if i am working fast... or if i want to go sledding[]

 

[thdodge]

stormy96 what about that bearing behind the bottom gear

 

[sTOrMy96]

in the chaincase behind the bottom gear there is a bearing that the driveshaft rides in. you can take that out to remove your track but IMO it is easyer to remove the entire chaincase. the bearing is held in by a snapring. i have never been able to remove just the bearing to swap a track but i herd it can be done

 

[thdodge]

ok i dont have any wrenches big enough to get the top gear off and the jack shaft just spins as is so im pretty much stuck trying to get the snap ring out

 

[sTOrMy96]

have someone hold the break then if you have a channellock or a big vice grip you can get it off that way. they arnt to tight mostly just snugged up to top gear

 

[thdodge]

is it a reverse thread cuz it isnt comeing loose

 

[sTOrMy96]

nope. turn left to loosen. try to hit the wrench with a hammer. that should get t loose. if not try to give it some heat.

 

[bigford8486]

pretty cool link stormy96 it helps alot i about to do that and it gonna help me alot thatnx