Worn out Argo Supertracks

[artist1018]

I'll have to try your "zip" method in the spring R.D. Right now I need to keep the tracks on for plowing snow & playing in the deep stuff with my grandson,Xander!!

[Rock Doctor]

I'll have to try your "zip" method in the spring R.D. Right now I need to keep the tracks on for plowing snow & playing in the deep stuff with my grandson,Xander!!

Don't mean to hijack the thread, but since it's my thread I will anyway.

I really like the name "Xander" I have heard it a few times before, but mostly as a short form of "Alexander". Cool name


RD

[mike bar]

Thanks for the info guys, I didn't really want to cut inbetween the knuckles because they seem to be very tight. Don't want any slack there.Hope this is ok using this thread rd. I'm not sure when to start a new thread or if i even have to for all my questions,because i can't type as fast as i think of them.

[Rock Doctor]

Thanks for the info guys, I didn't really want to cut inbetween the knuckles because they seem to be very tight. Don't want any slack there.Hope this is ok using this thread rd. I'm not sure when to start a new thread or if i even have to for all my questions,because i can't type as fast as i think of them.

No worries Mike, pay no attention to my "hijack" comment, I just said it "off the cuff", didn't mean anything by it.

Here is a thought. Zipcut discs are VERY thin (about 20 thousandths of an inch thick. Just a guess, don't hit me too hard guys), take a punch and nock a track pin all the way to one side. That will be enough space for a zipcut, then use the punch to nock the pin the other way, you will have even more room now. Make the second cut. If the collar does not fallout into your hand, just grab it with a pair of needlenose plyers. Finally, drive the 2 pin pieces out with a new track pin.

As for "when" to start a new thread........anytime, there are lots of good guys here all the time. Someone will give you an answer.
Like my boss always tells me at work "There are no stupid questions, if you don't know, ASK. (This policy helps to keep guys from getting killed) LOL


RD

[mike bar]

Thanks again rd. I called my argo dealer today to see if i can get just the pin and the centering device thingy , if not I figure it wouldn't be to hard to make anyway. Hopefully i'll have the tracks on by sunday.Busy installing hadwood floors for my neighbour in spare time one day at a time i guess.

[MIteyMT]

Early in this thread there was discussion about abrasion resistance for tracks. UHMW has excellent abrasion resistance. In fact it is what Adair tracks are made from. I don't have much experience with it, but I did make my trailer bearings out of it. I would purchase a thin sheet of it, and cut it, and then screw and glue it to trouble areas. I don't know a good bonding agent, but I know a guy who would. I assume it would be an HDPE to UHMW bond.

[prailleraide]

Last owner of my argo used tie down nylon strap 3'' wide to cover the damaged track links,cut 4-6'' length, with 4 bolts to attach the strap to the tracks covering the links, its cheap and easy to do, reduce stress to links also

theres the strap likes, without ratchet system would be cheaper

3''X27' Ratchet Strap W/ Flat Hook [7527FH] - $42.89 : Ratchet Straps, Tie Down Straps, E Track Tie Downs, Moving Blankets & Pads, Cargo Straps, U.S. Cargo Control