max 2 tracks

[mikethered]

Howdy, Im new to the forum here, so forgive me if I state the obvious or overlook something. I purchased a pair of max 2's last year, one with engine, one without, swapped the motor (a new ish briggs 18hp) into the one in better shape and got it running with some minor work. I also have a set of steel belted tracks with aluminum rib frame on the inside and some galvanized bars as traction on the bottom. I'll try to get pics of the tracks up. The tracks ended up being about 6" or 8" too short. I tried at first fighting them on, then pulling a tire and wheel, then deflating the rest of the tires. After finally cutting the track and trying to ratchet it on, I realized they weren't long enough for the vehicle. Any ideas on how to add more length or place I can get a bit more of the steel belting and aluminum ribs for these old tracks? I'd hate to have to spend money on new tracks or having to build a set from scratch. I use it largely as a ranch vehicle, towing a trailer, pulling logs for lumber or carrying firewood and I couldn't be happier! <---unless I had a set of tracks for it. My property is steep and pulling a heavy trailer, I often lose traction this time of year trying to tow firewood up to the house. The obvious easy solution is to carry less firewood, but where's the fun in that!?

[Mike]

Hi Mike, welcome to the forum. I think a picture would definitely help. There are several members with a lot of track building experience that should be able to help out once we figure out which tracks you are running.

[john swenson]

hey mike, sounds like your almost ready to go. i've built my own max 2 tracks before. i believe those are the old style max tracks. if you only need them longer, i think your best bet would be to buy the extra belting length you need ( add a extra foot ) and splice it to the existing tracks. you can use the alligator connectors or just overlap the belts and connect with bolts. you should be able to fab the extra guides you need out of some 3/16'' x 1 1/2'' flatbar and fasten them to the belting. mcmaster carr co. sells belting different thicknesses and widths and connectors. check them online. hope this helps. johnboy va. add enough length so when installing them they overlap maybe 6''.then when your ready to connect them, cut off the excess so there is about a 1'' gap between the 2 ends. let the air out of the tires, pull together with a ratchet strap and connect. then air up the tires. let us know how it's going.

[msafi65]

What size are your tires? Those tracks were designed for 21x11x8 tires. If you have the 22" tires they will be to short. A stock max 2 won't have enough body clearance with 22 " tires. You may be able to lengthen them to fit but they will probably hit the muffler and body when turning.

[ARGOJIM]

What size are your tires? Those tracks were designed for 21x11x8 tires. If you have the 22" tires they will be to short. A stock max 2 won't have enough body clearance with 22 " tires. You may be able to lengthen them to fit but they will probably hit the muffler and body when turning.

[john swenson]

good point , check that first. j.b.

[Mike]

Are these the same tracks you guys are talking about: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-Max-IV-...m=111866807693

[ARGOJIM]

No Mike those are generally refered to as waffle tracks. The tracks he described would've like the ones in the post " hell me identify these tracks".

[Canadian_Zuk]

An inch of tire makes a big difference. I bought my Max IV tracks with a set of tires and rimes. The tires were 22" Bear Claws. I couldn't even get the tracks on over them, even after vacuuming them down. I had a set of bald 22×11-8 Runamucks lying around so I tried them. I managed to get the tracks on but I couldn't inflate above 1 or 2 psi. The sidewall bulge was more than I was comfortable with not to mention the strain on the bearings. I broke down and ordered 6 new 21" AT-101s and just swapped everything over. The tracks went on nice and easy and 5psi tensioned them up perfectly.

Here is a pic of a new 21" AT101 beside a bald 22" Runamuck.

[Mike]

No Mike those are generally refered to as waffle tracks. The tracks he described would've like the ones in the post " hell me identify these tracks".

Thanks. I was completely lost as to which tracks these were. Here's the link for anyone else: http://www.6x6world.com/forums/tire-...se-tracks.html

[mikethered]

Thanks for the replies guys. the tracks on "help me identify these tracks" look like my tracks. I am running on 21" tires already. I had a set of worn 22's i believe, but swapped them with the set on my spare max. Mcmaster looks like the ticket im looking for. I hope i can fabricate some extra ribs. I'll have to go by the scrapyard and pick up a block or 2 of aluminum as well. With all the rain this year we're getting, i sure could use those tracks now! every time i bring firewood up the the house, i rip up my dirt road running up the hill behind us.

[john swenson]

just a thought, if the tracks are only 6 or 8 '' too short, once you add the extra belt and connect the tracks youmay not even need more guides. j.b.

[msafi65]

I saw a pic of the older track guides on max6x6 parts website. Maybe they had some made or they surfaced with the clean out of RI.

[Freedom6X6]

Thanks for the replies guys. the tracks on "help me identify these tracks" look like my tracks. I am running on 21" tires already. I had a set of worn 22's i believe, but swapped them with the set on my spare max. Mcmaster looks like the ticket im looking for. I hope i can fabricate some extra ribs. I'll have to go by the scrapyard and pick up a block or 2 of aluminum as well. With all the rain this year we're getting, i sure could use those tracks now! every time i bring firewood up the the house, i rip up my dirt road running up the hill behind us.

Hello,
I am the owner of the "Help me identify these tracks" I plan on putting on my 21" tires and then the tracks this week. I hope mine fit!!!!

[mikethered]

he he, yeah freedom. hopefully they weren't short like mine. Mcmaster didn't have belting my size. they did have 3", which is my width but nothing thick enough, mine are 1/4" thick. Any other ideas on where to find belting? Ive been to about 30 different sites and most of them didn't have the ability to order online. I may need to call one of these guys, but first I figured id check if anyone else had a place to buy track material from? What was the name of that 6x6 parts site msafi? I hope I don't have to get another set, but just in case, itd be nice to have an extra. I got the beast really stuck today on a steep hill amongst stumps and redwood duff. Its becoming more clear I need these tracks and a mini winch.