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bradley
going to take out rear skid tomorrow what is the easiest way and how do i do it?? i bought a rear fox clicker for it and replacing my other shock...give me some hints ill be looking at my manuel tomorrow to... thanks
xc-mark
1/2" air impact gun makes short work of the 4 bolts that hold the skid in the tunnel but first pull the TQ springs off the mounts on the sides of the rails. To put the front track shock back in you may have to let the limiter straps out untill the shck is bolted back in. Make sure you measure how much spring preload you have before you send your shock out. FYI the clicker mounts down on the rear track shock! If you mount it up it gets torn off on the first big bump! some claim its easier to remove and reinstall the skid withthe sled on its side , I still just hang the rear of the sled off a chain fall never had that hard of a time getting it back in. One more tip spray the back side of the track with silicone or WD-40 it makes the skid slid in and out of the track easier.
jbshocks
don't forget you need a thin 7/8 wrench to hold the inside nuts. Also may want to hit the bolts with some heat to loosen the locktite the first time.
squidward
I loosen them all up then tip the thing on it's side. Makes it pretty easy to wrestle it back in.
bradley
thanks for the info. didnt get to do it this weekend hopefully soon.
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