hifax replacement - '04 1M Mountain Cat

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Soccerd6

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• Feb 16, 2009

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got it out... squeaked it through the track, although it took a bit of effort.... now I can't get it threaded in through the same opening in the track - can't get it lined up with the rail.... any suggestions?????????????????????

 

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76FOMOCO

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• Feb 16, 2009

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loosen the rear wheels and slid them forward, this will help. the edges on the rails are real sharp so take a file and round the a bit this will keep them from cutting into the new hyfax and add a little grease to the inside of the plastic this will help it slide on. I use about a 6" piece of the old hyfax to finish pounding them into place so you don't damage the new ones and bev the bottom just a little so the clips don't make a clicking noise on the first few rides.

 

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• Feb 16, 2009

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What he ^^ said. Also, when cutting them to size, measure THREE times, cut once!

 

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• Feb 16, 2009

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yea what was said about trimming edges was neccessary for me,slight wear on end,had to file the end of rails a bit so rail wouldnt bite the new slider then it went right on like butter on bread,and like was said lots of slack

 

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AWESOME - I was thinking loosening the rear wheels would help, but I'll add trimming the edges to it.... thx tons!

 

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• Feb 16, 2009

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Turn your track so you are not fighting the paddle, every other hole has no paddle sticking in your way. Keep it feeding in level and use a dead blow hammer or piece of 2x4 to drive it on.

 

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diggerdown said:

Turn your track so you are not fighting the paddle, every other hole has no paddle sticking in your way.

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yep - did that... needed a second pair of hands to "guide" it out (force...) of the opening - after that they came out easily.... but then I couldn't get the new one lined up right to get it startetd back in... the file should do the trick!