So where is this one y'all are referring too? I slid off the brake disc fixture where should I be looking for this snap ring?

 

Pull the axle out and slide the hub forward, you should see it, it's just a ring on the inside (facing carrier) of the axle. the sprocket hub should slide out a little bit and you can see it.

you can't really pull this snap ring off with the axle installed, so with the brake hub off and chain off, you can just beat the axle out at this point.

 

Ok I will try beating it out again in the morning and see where I get. My socket is getting the crap beat out of it, lol!! Thank you for your help tonight I really appreciate it!!!

 

One other question if this snap ring is inside of the swing arm what is the point of it and what does it do?

 

it keeps the carrier inside of the swing arm. the carrier is what the axle rides on and how you adjust chain slack. without that snap ring the carrier would slide out with the axle and it'd be a pita to get that off then.

 

brings back memories of the first time I took the axle nut off of my 660, broke an 18 inch pipe wrench by putting a big steal pipe on the end and standing on it. ended up having to cut the nut off haha!

 

no problem :lol: my stock axle was a pita to get off as well, got major arm pump at the end of that. I was using my 28oz framing hammer on a block of wood.

 

So will this snap ring go back on my new lsr axle and get knocked back in?

 

the stock snap ring will go on the new axle (the one you have to remove to get the sprocket hub off) and I think actually it is on the outside of the hub, facing the wheel side now that I think of it. the hub has to slide towards the other end a bit to expose it.

 

Ok well back to it tomorrow! Thanx again!!

 

no luck getting the axle to move out any ideas? i am using a 2 pound sledge hammer do i need a bigger one?

 

Mine slid out pretty easy...I know I know I was really lucky :lol: But I used a 3 pound I believe. Don't be afraid to lay the wood to it ha ha just make sure you have a socket over the end....On my 660 it took a day and a half just to beat the axle out, it sucked a big one.

 

i just went and borrowed a bigger long handle sledge hammer so i am fixing to go take out some frustrations on this bad bad girl... LOL thanks for the help and the info back to swinging the sledge

 

Why did you go with the LSR?

 

had way better reviews than the gforce and i got a really good deal on it.

 

I think you made the better choice! Just don't miss with that sledge

 

Yeah haha but who buys a rappyto ride it like that LOL! Hows it going man? Ready for summer yet lol

 

i was told that the gforce would last about 2 -3 seasons (if i was nice to it) and then i would be right back to replacing it again. let me just say after all the crap i have gone through just trying to get the stock one off i really don't want to have to do this again anytime soon warranty or not!!!

 

put some grease (light coat) on the center of the axle and it'll come out easier. I would also put some anti-seize on the wheel hub threads

 

I got the hub nuts off finally last night now I just have to knock the axle out but she is being very difficult. I really hope that putting the new on in is muck easier that taking the stock one out!

 

It is much easier haha...stock axles are just a pain cause they're usually in the quad for so long before removal, and especially riding in water will make them even harder to get out. It might help to have a friend pull on the sprocket side to get it to loosen up while you hit the outside end...just make sure the axle isn't pointed directly at them

 

just an update the axle is on and has been ridden up and down the street. I am letting her cool off before i get to make sure everything is tight and recheck the sparky to make sure the map is right. She fly and feels much more stable with the new axle and the +2 on each side really helps make her feel stable. Once i got a bigger sledge hammer it made that axle come on out like it should have and then the new one go on in like it should have. thanks again to everyone for their advice and thoughts on this "little" project. things to add to the tool list for anyone doing this in the future. 1/2" breaker bar, big long handled sledge hammer, grease, pipe wrench for the axle nut, a pole to be used for a breaker bar (use with pipe wrench) and then of course the other tools you need and should already have (hopefully). and a friend to help you and so someone can listen you rant and rave over the dang thing. good luck and thank you very much!!!