Haven't looked at this forum, or my JDs since last March when the snow disappeared.
Christmas Eve in the country at my dad's, I fire up the only Trailfire that's easy to access, and after running it on the stand for about 45 seconds I tore my track. Could be worse, I could have been deep in the bush, but still a lump-of-coal Christmas present.
I've decided my best option is to do a rubber track retrofit for a Trailfire.
I found an LF track. Now I need drive sprockets. Any used ones out there? I'll buy new if needed.
I also will upgrade to LF suspension, if I can find the parts.
Anyone have what I need?
And also, in case anyone else has done this job recently, I've found conflicting advice on the forum on whether I need to drill new mount wholes in the tunnel if I put new sprockets on the existing Trailfire axle and use the LF rubber track. One post said I needed to move an inch forward, the other said it wold bolt right in. Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Eric
WTB: 80-84 Liquifire suspension, drive sprockets
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manitobatrailfires
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WTB: 80-84 Liquifire suspension, drive sprockets
1979 Trailfire 440, dad bought from Steinbach, MB JD dealership in 1980 with 1,200 mile and an aluminum tunnel on it, regular rider, 5,055 miles
1980 Trailfire 340, bought in 2008 with TA440A-C202 engine in it, regular rider, 6,250 miles, LF rubber track
1979 Trailfire 340, bought in 2009, in pieces and rough cosmetic shape, 440 cylinders ready to go in (need pistons still), no odometer
1980 Trailfire 340, bought in 2008 with TA440A-C202 engine in it, regular rider, 6,250 miles, LF rubber track
1979 Trailfire 340, bought in 2009, in pieces and rough cosmetic shape, 440 cylinders ready to go in (need pistons still), no odometer
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harleysportster
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Re: WTB: 80-84 Liquifire suspension, drive sprockets
Eric,
It is my understanding that if you swap in the entire LF suspension and OEM track into your Trailfire, it will bolt right in. The vendors of the aftermarket Kimpex track were the ones suggesting to move the front mounts forward.
It is my understanding that if you swap in the entire LF suspension and OEM track into your Trailfire, it will bolt right in. The vendors of the aftermarket Kimpex track were the ones suggesting to move the front mounts forward.
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DeereKid9
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Re: WTB: 80-84 Liquifire suspension, drive sprockets
I have an used drive shaft with sprockets that came off of an 80 LF.
Always remember-Any parts leftover is money in your pocket.
1976 Liquidator - I 500 raced by Jim Zimmer
1980 Spitfire
1982 Liquifire-Last sled my son helped me work on. He did most of the motor work.
1984 Trailfire
2007 Ski Doo GSX 500SS
1976 Liquidator - I 500 raced by Jim Zimmer
1980 Spitfire
1982 Liquifire-Last sled my son helped me work on. He did most of the motor work.
1984 Trailfire
2007 Ski Doo GSX 500SS
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manitobatrailfires
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Re: WTB: 80-84 Liquifire suspension, drive sprockets
pm sent
1979 Trailfire 440, dad bought from Steinbach, MB JD dealership in 1980 with 1,200 mile and an aluminum tunnel on it, regular rider, 5,055 miles
1980 Trailfire 340, bought in 2008 with TA440A-C202 engine in it, regular rider, 6,250 miles, LF rubber track
1979 Trailfire 340, bought in 2009, in pieces and rough cosmetic shape, 440 cylinders ready to go in (need pistons still), no odometer
1980 Trailfire 340, bought in 2008 with TA440A-C202 engine in it, regular rider, 6,250 miles, LF rubber track
1979 Trailfire 340, bought in 2009, in pieces and rough cosmetic shape, 440 cylinders ready to go in (need pistons still), no odometer
Re: WTB: 80-84 Liquifire suspension, drive sprockets
For it to bolt in you can use the entire LF suspension BUT need to use the TF rear arm. The trailfire rear arm is longer than the LF one. If you want to use the LF rear arm you will need to drill the new holes.
The only disadvantage with the TF rear arm is that it does not have the idler wheels on it.
Good Luck!
The only disadvantage with the TF rear arm is that it does not have the idler wheels on it.
Good Luck!
Eric A.
"Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid" - John Wayne
"Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid" - John Wayne