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    Well, I finally got this little project started:). I think everything is going to work out good, but there is still... ...

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    i've needed to redo the seats in my wild wolf for as long as i've had it. the seat back was the original and shot, and... ...

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    General - Purchasing your first six wheeler can be exciting and it is something that many of us remember well; Seeing... ...

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    How to build an angle iron body band
    The angle iron body band will strengthen the structure of your machine and also protect it again collision damage. It can also work for an attachment point for a roll bar or other structure such as a cab.

    I made mine for an Attex st300d but it will work with any aatv with a body seam. Jiggers for example don’t have the seam. Some models like the Max II have ...

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    I pulled my tracks off the other day, and found that I had 6 loose outer axle bearings. A couple of them were not too... ...

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    If you are planning on taking your amphibious ATV into public lakes and waterways in the U.S. then you will need to... ...

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    a few people were asking how i built the floor pan for my attex racer so i thought i'd just post it. the same bassic... ...

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    BEFORE YOU PULL!

    Practice using your winch before you get stuck. A real situation is no time to
    be learning how to use your winch. Make sure new wire rope is stretched
    before it is first used. Unspool the full length of the wire rope, leaving 5 wraps
    on the drum. Apply at least 500 pounds of tension.You can do this by setting up an anchor point and pulling your vehicle to it on a slightly inclin ...

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    -Only repair Polyethylene with Polyethylene -Heat an iron to 475-525 degrees -Apply heated iron to both surfaces... ...

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    How to bring the shine back to your HDPE Polyethylene body. Works on any 6x6 or 8x8 HDPE body and is simple to do. ... ...

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    Max II - Axle and Bearing Replacement

    If you own an amphibious ATV for any length of time you will probably have to replace a bad bearing or bent axle especially if the machine is older and hasn’t been maintained properly. For first timers bearing or axle replacement can be a daunting task but it is really very simple (and rewarding). This article will walk you through the steps to replace an ...

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    This first thing you do is disassemble the entire car. That's about a 20 minute job. Right now is the time to sandblast... ...

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    Max II 6x6 ATVs – Chain Guide Replacement

    The Recreative Industries Max II 6x6 ATV utilizes four Teflon chain guides to apply tension to the chains. These can wear out over time and will need to be replaced. You can replace the complete assembly but you can also save yourself some cash and just replace the Teflon. This article will walk you through the simple steps to do just that.

    Wh ...

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    My goal for this modification was to get rid of the eccentric collars and setscrew type bearings due to failure problems. I have an older Max IV and have the smaller bearings so the thin wall on the eccentric part is problematic. My second consideration was to keep the axles fairly easy to remove. At first I looked into trying to upgrade to larger bearings but I couldn’t find an easy way to upgra ...

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    Types of configuration: 1. Direct inline control. This means the switch carries the total current supplied to your... ...

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    I've just about put the finishing touches on the poly skid plate on the Chief. The bottom was cracked in a few spots,... ...

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    Amphibious ATVs – How to make your own seat!
    This article will walk you through the steps necessary to recover/restore a Max II seat. While some parts of this article are specific to a Max II, it will also apply to most other machines as well.

    Just a quick note before we start. I replaced every part of my seat but you can of course reuse as much or as little of your original seat that you want. ...

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    I picked up a Hustler 980 BIGFOOT and I noticed that I had a little problem on my hands. The upper body was faded so... ...


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    1. get rid of the sore back with factory suspension (21 Votes)

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