fordguy... that can is a 2005 SLP ... made in 2005... different than the 2005/06 can they made when the 06 came out. That one is my fav on the 2005 chassis...but not avail since 2006.
Order the FBF throttle cable now... you'll be happy you did and not have to wait for it during the season.
I really would pull the engine out if I were you and throw in the 2006 motor mounts (cheap from high perf engineering) or the best " Compfusion " mounts as your mounts are probably broken internally. This will give you a chance clean up the engine compartment..... learn more about the sled.... remove and leave out the bottom two recoil housing bolts that keep you from accessing the pull start rope/stator/flywheel if something goes wrong and you wont have to pull the engine again to get to those bolts.
Those spindles SUCK on the 2005's.... I'd really think about chaging them out.
Also... your buddies sled has some different springs on the front shocks.... probably a higher rate than yours (look like cats).... with 2000 miles on your sled... the shocks WILL need service. Get that done AND the cheap 225 lb front track spring...that is if you want your sled to handle well.
Pull the entire skid out when you do the shocks... makes it MUCH easier... also, you can check out the condition of the suspension, pull the cross shafts, clean out the rust and old grease, make sure all the parts are good and put it all back together with some new Hyfax if needed (hyfax is dirt cheap).
This 2005 mount LOOKED OK while in the sled and even sitting on the bench!!
Order the FBF throttle cable now... you'll be happy you did and not have to wait for it during the season.
I really would pull the engine out if I were you and throw in the 2006 motor mounts (cheap from high perf engineering) or the best " Compfusion " mounts as your mounts are probably broken internally. This will give you a chance clean up the engine compartment..... learn more about the sled.... remove and leave out the bottom two recoil housing bolts that keep you from accessing the pull start rope/stator/flywheel if something goes wrong and you wont have to pull the engine again to get to those bolts.
Those spindles SUCK on the 2005's.... I'd really think about chaging them out.
Also... your buddies sled has some different springs on the front shocks.... probably a higher rate than yours (look like cats).... with 2000 miles on your sled... the shocks WILL need service. Get that done AND the cheap 225 lb front track spring...that is if you want your sled to handle well.
Pull the entire skid out when you do the shocks... makes it MUCH easier... also, you can check out the condition of the suspension, pull the cross shafts, clean out the rust and old grease, make sure all the parts are good and put it all back together with some new Hyfax if needed (hyfax is dirt cheap).
This 2005 mount LOOKED OK while in the sled and even sitting on the bench!!
