Just wanted to say your video was very helpful! Removing the skid ended up not being as hard as I thought. Putting it back on is a different story. Now I see why there is like 1 or 2 videos on reinstalling skids. My daughter was hanging out while I was trying to put skid back in. She uhm.. learned a few new words that day, and skid still isn't in. And there is about 8" of snow outside.
Thanks for the video, I always imagined some sort of connection relationship with the drive cog assembly and the skid in my head, so I didn't understand how to remove the whole skid easily. The cog drive stays in place, thank you!
I have a question about the availability of parts. Do you think that a front track suspension arm would be still available for a 1990 Arctic Cat Prowler 440? The arm is destroyed due to a broken weld. This is my only sled, I am hoping to get it ready before the snow hits. Thanks for any info!
Sorry I wan't able to help you with this - Often times it can help to use a ratchet strap to compress the suspension in getting it back in as well. yes, the re-install of a suspension can be the hardest part of the whole deal. Glad you were able to get it worked out.
@Runetechno7 Make sure that you know where the bolts go back, Because i didn't take note, and i had if get a blue print, and measure the bolt sizes to know where to put them back
Nice video,, Great Info,,, I have a question about a sled, a 97 skidoo formula sl, there is literally almost no rear suspension, it sags pretty bad and when you push it down it hardy returns up,, what should I look at replacing first? do you have a video on the rear skid and how all the different components function? Thank you.
hoping to get some help from the community. i am having issues getting out the rear bolts on a short track. they are spinning and the lock collar/retainer ring 5010155 is rotating with it and i cant remove the back bolts to remove the skid. can someone give me assistance?
My 03 edge suspension is really soft for some reason. was great all last year, getting it ready for the winter and just sitting on the sled bottoms it out. im only 165lbs. any ideas as to why?
I recently Bought a 1988 Polaris Indy 400. It was a good buy at $400 from a good friend of mine. It has a studded track and piped but almost NO suspension. I'm wondering if there is any other suspensions I can put in with minor modifications. Let me know what you know if you could thanks
i got a 92 ish indy 500 classic, suspension has no rebound. there are 3 sets of holes at the back where the spring assy bolts at the bottom. which holes increase spring tension/ride hieght? the shock seems ok but who knows. thanx.
Having s bitch of a time getting the two rear to line up in the holes. They are about 1" to far back from the holes. Think u need to release the torsion spring then they may hit the holes. Thanks for the quick look.
Thanks for the video. I am having an issue, though: when removing the two front bolts, they just spin in place. I can't see a place to hold to other side that would make me able to unscrew them. Do you have any tips? PS. The whole reason I am doing this is because my whole rear end suddenly dropped. It's lost all movement, and sits bottomed out. Would that be caused by the spring/shock near the front of the skid, or would it be something else? Help would be much appreciated!
Easy way is a good impact. It will loosen the bolt up before the hole shaft will spin. Or take a wrench and smack it with a hammer to bust it loose fast so it won't spin.
I've got a 79 enticer my skid is just about worn out having trouble finding anything for it could I get away with tearing one off something in a junk yard and drilling new holes
I have a 97 Indy 500. I just swapped out the track. Now I can't seem to get the sled to operate in reverse. Almost like the gears aren't meshing correctly. Any help would be great. Thank you.
2002 polaris xc 800 how do I connect the rear shock to the skid? I cant get the bolt in , it seems to long, but I know it came out. not on the top by the spring on the bottom.
ok, there is a weird kind of nut towards the back of the sled, up about an inch or two from the foot rails, cant seem to break it loose, do you know anything about it? is there a special tool that i need?
@Runetechno7 It's about the same man, i took mine off last year, i have a 03 Formula, it's not that hard. Just watch this, and you should be able to do it just the same.
Ok...I had to jack it over on it's side, but it's done. I hate the weight of the damn thing! It's all good now, one more idler bolt and two adjustments, we should be good to go. For the record, changing a sled track on an older sled is not very easy, relative to other wrenching work. Thanks for the advice y'all
Hi one of my limiter straps broke on my 2001 arctic cat triple touring sled . does the skid have to come out to replace the one broke strap? Briefly looking under the sled it looks intimating . It is a new to me sled and I had it out riding solo and the rear end was all over the place on the trail . fish tailing like crazy. Will that one strap being broke cause that?
No, you can do it w/o taking the skid out. Maybe use a ratchet strap to take some tension off the system which will help you getting the new strap on. Yes one broken strap is worse than no straps! Makes for a scary ride! :)
Its going to be the same basic idea - you might have Allen bolts to remove this - you also may have an idler wheel set through the middle - remove that first. But should be same method
I have replaced the track on my 96 polaris xlt touring (133.5" track-xtra 12) and had bearings and hyfax replaced along with having the shocks checked. I can't get it back in the sled, have you got a video showing how to compress the xtra 12 suspension? I unloaded the springs and the shocks coming together at the top of the suspension won't let it drop much. Any tips would be appreciated!
Ratchet strap the “front” of the skid to the “ back” of the skid. I made a loop with the strap on each side. One side at a time. The skid moves along the same lines as compressing the skid. This method is easy to make small adjustments until the holes line up. Hope this helps
There are two bolts in the trunk area that go all the way through the tunnel. Undo those two and the snaps up front you should be able to slide it back
It sounds like something is not in right, Hard to say w/o looking at it - but If you go to my web site bkboats dot com and look up the parts breakdown you might be able to double check your work.
Dam. That looked real easy. I have to drop my track this weekend. Thanks for the vid.
Just wanted to say your video was very helpful! Removing the skid ended up not being as hard as I thought. Putting it back on is a different story. Now I see why there is like 1 or 2 videos on reinstalling skids. My daughter was hanging out while I was trying to put skid back in. She uhm.. learned a few new words that day, and skid still isn't in. And there is about 8" of snow outside.
Are you still trying to get it back in?
Great video. I didn't realize it was so easy. Thanks
Thanks for the video, I always imagined some sort of connection relationship with the drive cog assembly and the skid in my head, so I didn't understand how to remove the whole skid easily. The cog drive stays in place, thank you!
Had to take it from the height of the table to the floor, I admit it was heavy. Me it was a brp skandik 2006 at my small motor mechanics school
Great video! Is this the same way you get it off on most Polaris sleds?
I have a question about the availability of parts. Do you think that a front track suspension arm would be still available for a 1990 Arctic Cat Prowler 440? The arm is destroyed due to a broken weld. This is my only sled, I am hoping to get it ready before the snow hits. Thanks for any info!
Is there a way to put the front rear shock on without taking the whole skid out on a 02 Polaris xcsp 700?
Gods vid. Is it the same for old Polaris star. I need to change spring. Thanks
Is there a link about the “special wrench” for the hidden retainer? That piece has been a challenge on my ‘05 Classic
Sorry I wan't able to help you with this - Often times it can help to use a ratchet strap to compress the suspension in getting it back in as well. yes, the re-install of a suspension can be the hardest part of the whole deal. Glad you were able to get it worked out.
I got a 95 Yamaha 600 sled and I don’t know much abought them since it’s my first one but how would I know if the back shocks went out
That was my thoughts. thanks for confirming!
@Runetechno7 Make sure that you know where the bolts go back, Because i didn't take note, and i had if get a blue print, and measure the bolt sizes to know where to put them back
What’s the best way to break loose the track tensioner bolt without breaking it? One on my 95 xlt sp is seized
When was the last time you had the shocks re-built? Look for signs of them leaking as well..
Nice video,, Great Info,,, I have a question about a sled, a 97 skidoo formula sl, there is literally almost no rear suspension, it sags pretty bad and when you push it down it hardy returns up,, what should I look at replacing first? do you have a video on the rear skid and how all the different components function? Thank you.
thank you for the video
Can you just replace the shock without dropping the track or skid?😊
Thanks great video
hoping to get some help from the community. i am having issues getting out the rear bolts on a short track. they are spinning and the lock collar/retainer ring 5010155 is rotating with it and i cant remove the back bolts to remove the skid. can someone give me assistance?
how do you get it back in? my front holes dont line up
@mitchsfarm alright thanks. and nice videos!
Yes, its going to be the same idea.
My 03 edge suspension is really soft for some reason. was great all last year, getting it ready for the winter and just sitting on the sled bottoms it out. im only 165lbs. any ideas as to why?
Same process on a f7??
I recently Bought a 1988 Polaris Indy 400. It was a good buy at $400 from a good friend of mine. It has a studded track and piped but almost NO suspension. I'm wondering if there is any other suspensions I can put in with minor modifications. Let me know what you know if you could thanks
i got a 92 ish indy 500 classic, suspension has no rebound. there are 3 sets of holes at the back where the spring assy bolts at the bottom. which holes increase spring tension/ride hieght? the shock seems ok but who knows. thanx.
Having s bitch of a time getting the two rear to line up in the holes. They are about 1" to far back from the holes. Think u need to release the torsion spring then they may hit the holes. Thanks for the quick look.
that will help. also you can use a small ratchet strap to collapse the suspension to help alignment too.
Thanks for the video. I am having an issue, though: when removing the two front bolts, they just spin in place. I can't see a place to hold to other side that would make me able to unscrew them. Do you have any tips?
PS. The whole reason I am doing this is because my whole rear end suddenly dropped. It's lost all movement, and sits bottomed out. Would that be caused by the spring/shock near the front of the skid, or would it be something else? Help would be much appreciated!
How did you solved the spinning problem? I have the same
Easy way is a good impact. It will loosen the bolt up before the hole shaft will spin. Or take a wrench and smack it with a hammer to bust it loose fast so it won't spin.
would it be the same for a 80's Trail cat?
I've got a 79 enticer my skid is just about worn out having trouble finding anything for it could I get away with tearing one off something in a junk yard and drilling new holes
Jake Reisener yes. A polaris suspension will fit, but you will need to figure out new holes
do you know how to remove one off of a 97 skidoo formula s?
Good video on removing. Any tips on reinstalling rear suspension?
yes, that is my question, before i get into it,
I'm going to buy a winch like yours it will make the job easier
I have a 97 Indy 500. I just swapped out the track. Now I can't seem to get the sled to operate in reverse. Almost like the gears aren't meshing correctly. Any help would be great. Thank you.
2002 polaris xc 800 how do I connect the rear shock to the skid? I cant get the bolt in , it seems to long, but I know it came out. not on the top by the spring on the bottom.
+Ed Decker the shock in the skid - do you have everything connected properly? all the components are back in the right places?
Often times you have to use a ratchet strap to compress the skid back a bit to squeeze it back in.. You do have to wrestle it a bit.
HELP ME ! I got to the point were u have to release the spring but theres this plastic thing around it and it wont pull out
ok, there is a weird kind of nut towards the back of the sled, up about an inch or two from the foot rails, cant seem to break it loose, do you know anything about it? is there a special tool that i need?
@Runetechno7 It's about the same man, i took mine off last year, i have a 03 Formula, it's not that hard. Just watch this, and you should be able to do it just the same.
Ok...I had to jack it over on it's side, but it's done. I hate the weight of the damn thing! It's all good now, one more idler bolt and two adjustments, we should be good to go. For the record, changing a sled track on an older sled is not very easy, relative to other wrenching work. Thanks for the advice y'all
Hi one of my limiter straps broke on my 2001 arctic cat triple touring sled . does the skid have to come out to replace the one broke strap? Briefly looking under the sled it looks intimating . It is a new to me sled and I had it out riding solo and the rear end was all over the place on the trail . fish tailing like crazy. Will that one strap being broke cause that?
No, you can do it w/o taking the skid out. Maybe use a ratchet strap to take some tension off the system which will help you getting the new strap on. Yes one broken strap is worse than no straps! Makes for a scary ride! :)
mike missak thanks!
Absolutely!
Its going to be the same basic idea - you might have Allen bolts to remove this - you also may have an idler wheel set through the middle - remove that first. But should be same method
Cool I thought otherwise of maybe out come the clutch , but no great to see
Sounds like your shocks are in need of a rebuild or replacement
Hi, I have an 04 pantera that I need to replace the rear shock. Is the process similar to this?
Yes, it will be very much like this process.
Big Kid Powersports Thanks very much. Excellent vid.
I have replaced the track on my 96 polaris xlt touring (133.5" track-xtra 12) and had bearings and hyfax replaced along with having the shocks checked. I can't get it back in the sled, have you got a video showing how to compress the xtra 12 suspension? I unloaded the springs and the shocks coming together at the top of the suspension won't let it drop much. Any tips would be appreciated!
Ratchet strap the “front” of the skid to the “ back” of the skid. I made a loop with the strap on each side. One side at a time. The skid moves along the same lines as compressing the skid. This method is easy to make small adjustments until the holes line up.
Hope this helps
hi how would i make my sled into a four wheeler like add wheels on the front and back
How do you take the seat off the 96 - 96 Indy 500 ??
There are two bolts in the trunk area that go all the way through the tunnel. Undo those two and the snaps up front you should be able to slide it back
I have a 91 Indy 500. How do I make my rear suspension higher?
Alex Williams if there are shipping tabs on back mount, you can use those. otherwise, install the xtra 10 suspension
Big Kid Powersports there are coil springs in the very back with a handle that makes it tight or loose. Does that make it stiffer?
Alex Williams yes that would stiffin it up
Most all sleds are the same concept ..
It sounds like something is not in right, Hard to say w/o looking at it - but If you go to my web site bkboats dot com and look up the parts breakdown you might be able to double check your work.
you can do it w/o removing the spring.. its okay :)
Hello thank u for the hard work and pointers..99xc700.do I have to drop track I've never pulled a seat and tank off.thank u
@mitchsfarm i said to hell with the formula s and got a skandic 377R :) already longtrack
alot easier just to tip machine on its side..lmao