1996 Panther Deluxe

[jaytec31]

I tackled my suspension of my snomobile with the advise and information of alot of members on this board.

The front shock was blown and the slides where worn.
I had alot of rumbling noise before I fixed the suspension and figured these repairs would help.

I have only had a few miles to try it and the ride is better but, there does seam to be noise in the front section of the suspension or drive.
There is oil in chain case, the unit has around 5000 miles.

Anything else that comes to mind as a common wear out item?

[HP&Torque]

poss. jack shaft bearings,, or frame drive bearings,, the ones down by where the speedometer pickup is,, and yes in the chain case,,, also rear bearings in the tunnel,, and any idler wheels....also there should be a few places to grease rear suspension... gl. let us know....

[jaytec31]

Thanks, I will give it a try.

[gearset]

i have a 02 zl 550, and i noticed the same thing. 30 mph and slower with low snow its rumbly but anything over that it quiets down completely. but it's not as bad with lots of snow.

remember, rubber side down, shiny side up.

[mmgg]

what HP said,,and,,if it's a rattling noise your primary clutch may need a rebuilt

[jaytec31]

I'll give it a try

[jaytec31]

Another question,
How tight should the track be?
When its jacked up and the track hangs, how far down from slide asm.?

[gearset]

so I'm told, about one inch space between the skid and the track with a twenty pound weight on the track.

[jaytec31]

Thanks