Suspension removal?

79 Spitfire · Post by **79 Spitfire** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 4:23 pm

Well since the season is done I am in need of removing the suspension on my 79 spitty. How does it come off is it bolted on or what?? I need to replace one idler wheel (have new one already). And just need to look it over,

Thansk Jim

DeereKid9 · Post by **DeereKid9** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 4:41 pm

James.
It's real simple. remove the 2 bolts on each side that holds it in, and wha-la, it's loose. Adjust the rear of the sled with a rope-hoist-tow strap- or what ever to help with the removal. Now taking the track off, that's a little more detailed.

79 Spitfire · Post by **79 Spitfire** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 4:46 pm

Well I'm just looking to get the thing out to look it over and put that idler wheel on..... prolly have a few bearings to replace to haha.

Jim

79 Spitfire · Post by **79 Spitfire** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 8:19 pm

I see those bolts to take off thanks. Thought I should take a look at my skis since I'm going to replace the carbides, well now I have to replace the entire ski because some tool decided to weld the carbides to the ski!!!!!!!!!!

traildeere · Post by **traildeere** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:06 pm

i do not like TOOLS!

79 Spitfire · Post by **79 Spitfire** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:14 pm

Haha, I'm still kinda frustrated about it tonight to. Oh well might as well replace the ski's to.

traildeere · Post by **traildeere** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:24 pm

One of my Sprintfires that I bought had the runner wore down so bad that they welded
a new piece in the hole of the ski. The pain was that they did it again & they only left the
nuts in place. 'cmon
:-)

79 Spitfire · Post by **79 Spitfire** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:27 pm

Yeah mine on both skis are welded at the top of the ski and at each bolt hole for the carbide.

traildeere · Post by **traildeere** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:31 pm

I paid $30 + shipping each for 2 rusty ones.
Maybe not the best deal, but I was desperate.
I have 1 left if you need one.
Just thought I'd offer.

S_Kyle · Post by **S_Kyle** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:36 pm

I helped a buddy load a JDX a wile back that had a piece of 3/4" rebar welded to the length of both skies. Some tools should not be allowed to have tools,

79 Spitfire · Post by **79 Spitfire** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:39 pm

I agree Scott, I mean seriously why would you weld the carbides to the ski cause then you have wasted the ski when the carbide wheres down to where it is pointless.

79 Spitfire · Post by **79 Spitfire** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:50 pm

Them dang bolts that hold the suspension out are tight haha.

S_Kyle · Post by **S_Kyle** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 11:06 pm

They were probably put in with some loctite.

79 Spitfire · Post by **79 Spitfire** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 4:57 pm

Well I broke one bolt when trying to take the sji off so I'm kinda feeling weird about teh suspension bolts cause I do not need it to break off.

Hawkeye · Post by **Hawkeye** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 7:20 pm

Just remember you got the whole summer now. So take your time. If your anything like me though it always seems like its a hurry up job - go to get to the next one. Where do people find patience. Might try heat, if you can get it to it. I second all the thoughts on welding the carbides to the skiis, its unbelievable sometimes what people try and pull.