[F5firecatsnopro]

What is the propper tension for ur track tension my dad has it in his truck and i was gonna tighten it up so does anyone know?

 

[rob]

tighten it? you mean loosen it, don't you?
Dealers set tracks way too tight. Also, alignment is critical on Firecats.

 

[dave cat 7]

1 1/2" -1 3/4" deflection applying 20 lbs of pressure

 

[nesc160]

thought it was 1 1/4" to 1 3/8 " with 20 lbs of tension..or is that pretty much close enough..dont know..still waiting to adjust..need more seat time )

 

[Ron]

As loose as you can get it with out trouble. Yes my track came as tight as a banjo string, I think the dealers set-up for track stretch. You will get more with studs. ^_^

 

[TA's Green F5]

I agree. as loose as possible.
Watch your heat exchanger up in the front of tunnel. If you run studs, they may hit.

Remember to ONLY tip sled up on PTO side!!!

 

[F5firecatsnopro]

and which side is pto side

 

[VFRcanada]

The left side, clutch side.

 

[F5firecatsnopro]

alright thanks

 

[Nhpatriot]

As loose as you can without ratcheting. Mine's too tight from dealer but I'll wait 100 to 200 miles then adjust since it'll stretch.

 

[dave cat 7]

mine stretched a little after only 50 miles