Bringing Max IV back to life- lack of power issue

[WFO]

should be ok, if it were mine I would have a harder axle made just because of all the problems you have with breakage. maybe just the rears.
call Richard and see if he has a line on a stronger axle. concentrate on the rear because thats where all the torque is being made.

[Delduck]

I’m assuming the ones I have been ordering from Richards are ok?

[WFO]

You can use any kind of axle as long as its 1 1/4, splines don't matter. I use all splined axles with these ULTIMATE BEARINGS.

[Delduck]

Can you use the splined axles or do you recommend changing them also. I’m asking, because around March I need to rebuild my max so it can handle my maintenance abuse, and work that I put it threw. I’m not asking because I’m worried about money I just want to put it back together and have as little problems as possible. I’ve had my share

[WFO]

You really only need 4 of these bearings, but I run 6 . one at each end and the middle. look at the pics in this thread.
the inner axels I use the larger 72mm bearing with a spacer so it will clear the frame.

[Delduck]

How many do I need for a max 4. Right now I have 18 bearings, right? 3 for each axle ??

[wedge]

I think it would good der to just take the max 4 he has ! That way you will have Parts you may need down the road
AND you could make a Trailer out of it !!

[whipperag]

Ultimate bearings should have been an Obama mandate. 
They are Top Notch. 
WFO has never changed a wheel bearing, and will probably never have to.
He probably has forgotten how to.
Someone should buy that before he changes his mind.
That would be the ultimate Christmas present.
 

[WFO]

I got your P.M. and told you I would post the price that i see on line . from what I see today the bearings are around 257 to 272 each. then the housing has to be made. in the past i paid about 50 $ to have them made. and also their is no markup on anything that i make. all you pay is what it cost me plus shipping. they are expensive but if your running tracks and mudding these are the bearings to use.I do have a set on my old max iv that i might let go but you have to buy the whole rig, its missing the top of body and the T-20

[smurfwarrior]

Hey WFO, sent you a PM but in case you didn't get it, send me the info on those ultimate bearings if ya would.   I'm just north of you a bit in Utah FYI. 

[wedge]

Contact WFO. I think he makes them 
He will hook you up.
And I would say thy would work better than the bearing cage's you get as thy look stronger.

[smurfwarrior]

Where can you get those and are they bearing extensions?

[WFO]

you need some ULTIMATE BEARINGS for that.

[smurfwarrior]

Thanks MC.
I did purchase a red clutch spring but couldn't get the thing off the shaft to change it.   With tearing it back down to do the axles I'll probably pull the whole frame, treat and spray it and I'm going to give removing the lower clutch another shot.   Sounds like the red spring is a big deal. 

[Model Citizen]

Glad you got it running at least.  Sounds good & climbed with no problem. That's the heart of the machine & it's pumping good now.

Thanks so much for posting videos.