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Jack Stand Versus Lift

6.2K views 19 replies 15 participants last post by  Old Doo Daddy  
#1 ·
Any thoughts on a rear jack lift versus a stand. I know a lot of people who just lift the back for summer storage but strikes me that a stand taking the weight off the entire sled is a much better option.
 
#9 ·
There’s absolutely no point in having it suspended all summer long. I’ve never understood that. Gravity will not hurt them, I swear, especially if sitting in a garage with no moisture under the track or skis. Only time it will hurt them is if someone only jacks up the rear end and puts all the weight on the front springs. After sitting that way for a number of years without being moved, the springs may start to sag. It’s a snowmobile and does not need to be treated with white gloves. They get the crap beat out of them each time we ride. Just once I’d like to see the scientific evidence on this practice. A gravity stored sled vs a suspended sled at 1, 2, 5 year intervals and compare. The owners who suspend are probably less than 1% of sled owners world wide.
 
#10 · (Edited)
Thanks for this. I know a bunch of people who just jack up the rear. That seemed very odd to me for the reason you mentioned. Got me thinking about suspending the whole sled. Certainly a stand with wheels will be more convenient for servicing and moving a sled around a garage if needed.
 
#17 ·
thats my thought. first time ive owned a sled with a 3 inch track and the lugs look like they could flex and possible cause some wear over time... i saw the ski doo clip on summarizing and they lifted the sled then slide wood under the track between the lugs to keep the lugs off the ground. maybe thats what ill do
 
#14 ·
^^ Nice setups.

Snorander and Z7* what kind of lifts are those?

I'm getting tired of laying on a cold floor doing snowmobile maintenance yoga just to do an oil change. Thinking of an upgrade.