installing tracks on max2

[simpleman]

Ok long time lurker first time posting . I gotta a question on installing tracks on 99 max 2 ( 16 horse b/s) as far as i can tell it has solid axles but they're bolted on sprockets not splined i need something for snow as i'm an avid ice fisherman and with these non cold winters i'd like to stay on top so my questions are least expensive way to put tracks on this ? do i need bearing cages/ extensions and were do i get them reasonably , i'll need a complete setup from what i see . i'll research track brand later i've already got a pretty good idea for tracks .

[garrett1308]

I know very little about tracks, but as far as axles go, yours are likely hollow. Mine were, but I took them out and pushed a piece of 3/4" round steel in each. Had to clean them first though. Put a think rod on a drill, cut a notch in the center of the rod end and put a piece of emory cloth on it so it would spin inside the axle and clean all the rust and junk out

[hipowerone]

Most MAX setups require 21" tires, so if you currently have larger tires than 21" that will be an added cost....there are several options out there for tracks, but many require bearing cages etc. The tracks avail from Richard's Relics Tracks just require the 5" wheel offsets that he sells also. If you are not going to be trying to climb steep snowy or slippery hills or do extreme mudding, these might be your least expensive option.

[john swenson]

there was a set of used max tracks and exstensions a few days ago on here. not sure now who it was . maybe check the site or post a wanted. johnboy

[Leftybowler22]

I have a nice set of 21" rawhides and rims from my 98 Max II I am willing to trade if you have larger tires.

[tbone9]

Max 6x6 sells the complete bearing cage kit for a Max II. Although it's very costly I would not recommend running tracks without it. Another option is to make your own. Check out my thread "enclosed bearing cages" under the Max column.

[Madtrapper]

Canadian Zuk had a completes set of tracks for sale for a Max IV think they can be shortened if needed.

[Noel Woods]

Ok long time lurker first time posting . I gotta a question on installing tracks on 99 max 2 ( 16 horse b/s) as far as i can tell it has solid axles but they're bolted on sprockets not splined i need something for snow as i'm an avid ice fisherman and with these non cold winters i'd like to stay on top so my questions are least expensive way to put tracks on this ? do i need bearing cages/ extensions and were do i get them reasonably , i'll need a complete setup from what i see . i'll research track brand later i've already got a pretty good idea for tracks .

I think from an economic perspective, it would be less expensive to purchase a Max 2 with the factory track system if snow is your concern. The factory rubber tracks are big and heavy, and a Max2 will absolutely not float with them on along with the extensions, and all that extra weight. There have been several so equipped Max2s on EBAY over the last year, and they have gone for $3-3.5k. So equipped also included solid splined axles and larger motors.