Track tension for Taller lugs

[line8]

I have a question regarding track tension. It might even be a non issue. Should the track tension be the same when switching from 2.25" lug powerclaw to a 2.6" lug? Seems like I might be too tight. I'm getting some vibration on the hard pack trail.

 

[av8er]

you want about 1"-1.5" of slack

with the weight off the track and a 20# pulling force on the track. I ran my 162x3" tighter due to the lack of front jackshaft-tunnel clearance . never had any issues. it maybe had .5" of track to skid slack

 

[line8]

Thanks. I loosened it up some more but not where I had it marked with the smaller track. I'll try this and see if it's better. I know for sure I had it too tight because it wore the back end of the hifax some.

 

[diggerdown]

Before you wreck your track, slide the hyfax out a ways and tapper the end. they should be a half inch short and tapered. You are putting a lot of pressure on the cross bars and can rip them loose.

 

[line8]

It is tapered, not sure about the 1/2" part though. It might be more. I'll have to check that in am. Thank you.

 

[diggerdown]

If it's more it won't hurt anything but if it is too long you should feel it clunking over each bar. First cat I owned with slides I replaced the hyfax a left them straight cut to the end of the rail and made it a couple hundred yards before a destroyed the track!

 

[line8]

If it's more it won't hurt anything but if it is too long you should feel it clunking over each bar. First cat I owned with slides I replaced the hyfax a left them straight cut to the end of the rail and made it a couple hundred yards before a destroyed the track!

I'm glad you pointed this out. After taking a closer look, it is tapered but it is not quite 1/2" short, maybe 1/4". This and a way too tight track is what was probably causing my vibrations over the weekend. Thanks again.

 

[DAKOTAKIDD]

Not to hijack the thread but mine are tapered at the end but run a little past the rail. Do I have a problem here or not?

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[line8]

I'll take a pic of mine in the am so you can compare. I would say that they should not stick out though as it was pointed out earlier that it will cause problems with the track ,

 

[DAKOTAKIDD]

Thanks, I will compare when I get the pics


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[line8]

Thanks, I will compare when I get the pics


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Hope that helps.