Changing track..........Help

[snowbuck]

How hard is it to change my track on D8? Any good tips and instructions?

 

[550iq]

An IQ track change probably could be done in 20 minutes by a couple of folks with all the right stuff (18v impact wrenches and knowledge). I fancy a two hour ordeal as good work. The IQ is the easiest chassis to change the track on.

1) Loosen track all the way. 2) Remove exhaust system; remove chaincase cover and remove gears and chain; remove belt and driven pully. 3) Loosen rear suspension bolts. 4) Turn sled on to its left side and release tension on the right torsion spring; remove right side rear suspension bolts. 5) Turn sled onto its right side, release tension on the left torsion spring and remove the left side suspension bolts; remove rear skid. 6) Remove the six left side drive axle bearing support bolts; juggle things about and the axle will pull up, releasing the chaincase side and the axle will come out and the track is out. Reverse this procedure to install. First time out, plan for a few hours, a few beers, and some head-banger music.

I have performed 7 track changes this season so far. And then, when you have mastered the IQ, try an XP Ski-Doo.

 

[francois]

really easy, I was scare to do it after my 10hour job on my mxzx rev but I decided to try it on my d8.

By myself first time it took me no longer than 3 hours so not that bad. go for it but I suggest yu have a buddy with you to do it so much easier when you're two!

 

[volcano buster]

If you raise the rear of the sled up so the track clears the ground by about 3", you can pull the keeper pin on the rear springs and lift them up and out of their cradle, then swing them outside of the track to the rear releasing the pressure. Also, I have 2 pieces of 3/8" x 18" long metal rod to go in the upper suspension holes once the bolts are removed to hold the track up in the tunnel when the suspension is collapsed. Also, I use 2 pieces of 1x2 x16 wood blocks to lay in the track (side to side) for the hyfax to sit on. This speeds up skid removal as it holds the suspension up above the rubber nubs.