Trimming Rails?

xring60 · Oct 19, 2009

So, if I install a anti-stab kit (such as SLP's) and replace the limiter strap cross shaft, can I trim the rail tips back quite aways and not re-install the black plastic tips?
If I can get away with out having to remove the suspension I'd be really stoked!

Thanks!

mountainhorse · Oct 19, 2009

Pulling the suspension is SUPER EASY.

Dont try to do this with the skid in the sled.

The ONLY reason to trim the rails is if you are running Combo drivers (Avid, Wahl).

Are you running combo style drivers?

What is your reason for trimming the rails back?

xring60 · Oct 19, 2009

Yup, I've got Avid 8 tooth 3.0 extro's. Done a lot of work to the sled lately to fit my new 174x3 didn't feel like dropping the susp to add the anti stab. Plus the Anti Stab kit looks like it can be installed easily with the skid in.. Can I leave the black caps off the front of the rails with out any issues

ullose272 · Oct 19, 2009

are you using stock rails with a 174?

xring60 · Oct 19, 2009

Yup, stock rails with custom extensions.

mountainhorse · Oct 19, 2009

You must have a big skid setback as the rails would have to have been trimmed to fit the Avids.....

Post up some pix of that bad boy...

Snowjunky · Oct 19, 2009

I couldnt imagine putting a anti stab set of rollers in while strill in the chassis. I have done 3 of them. Pull it would be my recomendation for what is is worth. Also how the heck did you get the front bolts in without trimming the tips? I put the plastic tips back on the 3 I did.

xring60 · Oct 19, 2009

I've set the skid back 2" and down .75 Yes, I have trimmed the rails 1" already and with the skid fully extended the tips hit the extros, looks like I'll need another .500" just to clear! Okay, so it looks like I'll need to pull the skid arrrgggh! Has anybody trimmed the rails back to the cross shaft and left the black caps off? Maybe 45 degreed the bottom corner of the rail?????

I'll try to post some pics of the Dragon Slayer!!!

winter brew · Oct 19, 2009

I'm pretty sure you'll be pulling the skid when you put the new 174 in.....or am I missing something here? Takes 10 minutes to pull the skid. :beer;

xring60 · Oct 19, 2009

Yeah, I think you guys are right... The skid should come out to do it correctly, what's another ten minutes and a 6 pack of suds!

The track is already in along with the suspension when I noticed that the rails hit the drivers, cool huh?

ullose272 · Oct 19, 2009

i think i would look into rails, those must be som long extensions

xring60 · Oct 19, 2009

Actually the rail extension is only about 7.5" center to center. Same as going from 136 to 151 or 144 to 159. Been done many times. It looks as though most mfg's used .50 thick Aluminum and I used .625".. So I believe we should be golden.

skibreeze · Oct 19, 2009

Here's what I did for my edge

xring60 · Oct 20, 2009

skibreeze, looks good! Did you relocate your limiter strap cross bar? Or is that the original location?

RYDPWDR · Oct 20, 2009

xring60

Did you get the new extended chain cast from AVID to run the 174x3 ? If so, I would like to hear how it installed and fit? Thanks

btw..I would remove the skid to trim, much easier. Here is a picture of my trimmed rails.

xring60 · Oct 20, 2009

Yeah, bought his extended chaincase.

Installing the chaincase isn't too bad. There is a fair amount of trimming and cutting that needs to be done but all in all its pretty basic... I'll try to get some pics up soon.

ullose272 · Oct 20, 2009

i guess thats right, well sweet! thats a whole lot of track!!

matt · Oct 20, 2009

xring-
you can trim the rails to the crosshaft and still use the caps. just use the crosshaft bolts. you will need to trim the caps up, though. i would still use the anti stab kit though.

ryde-
where'd you get those rail caps?

xring60 · Oct 20, 2009

Thanks for all the great info guys! Here's a couple of pictures..The right footwell gets trimmed pretty agressively. (weight loss)

RYDPWDR · Oct 21, 2009

matt said:
xring-
you can trim the rails to the crosshaft and still use the caps. just use the crosshaft bolts. you will need to trim the caps up, though. i would still use the anti stab kit though.

ryde-
where'd you get those rail caps?

If you are talking to me, those are stock one's trimmed down with a grinder.

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