Track Stand

[User Name]

My track stand doesn't work with the slash snow flap. What are other people using?

May just bite the bullet and go with a rolling lift so chime in if you have any recs

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

What do you use a track stand for?

 

[Mxracer39]

I bolted a hook to the ceiling of my garage and use a heavy ratchet strap. Probably doesn’t really answer your question, but an idea

 

[cateye5312]

Hmm, I was thinking my engine hoist would work nicely ... havent gotten my sled yet so not sure what I'll do. Kind of like the hook in the ceiling idea. As for the question of why you might want a track stand, I use one to adjust track tension, put on ice scratchers, elevate track in summer, grease the skid, lots of reasons. I currently use a boat trailer winch mounted on a pole. I suppose I could make the cross arm longer and extend the feet further forward. It straddles the back of the sled, the upright is behind the track and one foot goes up along each side of the track.

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

Hmm, I was thinking my engine hoist would work nicely ... havent gotten my sled yet so not sure what I'll do. Kind of like the hook in the ceiling idea. As for the question of why you might want a track stand, I use one to adjust track tension, put on ice scratchers, elevate track in summer, grease the skid, lots of reasons. I currently use a boat trailer winch mounted on a pole. I suppose I could make the cross arm longer and extend the feet further forward. It straddles the back of the sled, the upright is behind the track and one foot goes up along each side of the track.

I was hoping for the specific need the OP wanted one for.

That makes it easier to make recommendations.

 

[chevy_man]

Hmm, I was thinking my engine hoist would work nicely ... havent gotten my sled yet so not sure what I'll do. Kind of like the hook in the ceiling idea. As for the question of why you might want a track stand, I use one to adjust track tension, put on ice scratchers, elevate track in summer, grease the skid, lots of reasons. I currently use a boat trailer winch mounted on a pole. I suppose I could make the cross arm longer and extend the feet further forward. It straddles the back of the sled, the upright is behind the track and one foot goes up along each side of the track.

That's all I use. Figured there's no point buying more stuff to clutter my shop when I already have a do-all cherry picker. I just wrap a strap around the back and lift it up. Toss a chunk of 2x4 in underneath as a safety if I'm pulling shocks. I just tie onto my skinz front bumper and hoist it up also if need be, or I'll toss a jack underneath with a piece of plywood under my float plate to lift the front and a hoist on the back.

 

[User Name]

What do you use a track stand for?

For track alignment and tension. I also like to keep the lugs off the ground and weight off the suspension when storing in the off season. Not totally necessary but I'm a little more anal than others

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

For track alignment and tension. I also like to keep the lugs off the ground and weight off the suspension when storing in the off season. Not totally necessary but I'm a little more anal than others

Sounds like a sled lift would elevate your front end also. (Taking weight off the suspension)

They are so nice for working on sleds standing up anyways.

19% off right now.

 

[JFonseca]

I use a 6’ step ladder and a ratchet strap.

 

[polaris754]

i have that black ice shown , best money ever spent

 

[J270wsm]

No weight on the suspension on the red sled.

 

[Teth-Air]

Put a hook in your garage ceiling and attach a ratchet strap to it and a track window near the rear windows. Now start your sled and back it up. It will easily suck the rear of the sled up to the ceiling with much control and no damage. I tried it and found it an excellent way to do it. Just get ready to grab the brake when it is at the desired height.

 

[PSI 800]

I ride a Harley as well so I bought a bike lift and modified to work with sleds also. 1 tool, 2 purposes. Works great

 

[sno*jet]

I recommend Lift-A-Sled. The boat crank ones look cheezy. Made in USA.

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