Gator 6X4 drive chains

[PapaG]

dealer said my drive chains are stretched, and they need replacing soon. wouldn't you know it, 1 day after getting it back the chains come off, and they sag badly.

did the dealer do something to my Gator. how hard is it to fix, whats needed etc???

 

[JESSE1]

The new chains will stretch. Jack up the rear end and remove the rear wheels. Loosen the bolts holding the hubs onto the frame. There should be a take-up bolt on each side at the rear of the hub. Tighten each side equally but the chains should still have a slight sag. You might have to do this a few times before the chains get the intial stretch out of them. Use an aerosol chain lube that will be dry on the chain.

 

[shot_gun]

Keep an eye on your sprockets also. If you run the life out of the chain you end up wearing the sprocket beyond the service life.