Hyfax 101 Video!

[Shack]

This helped some people out last year and I figured I would throw it up again. I figure some people might have gift cards from X-Mas or are just starting to get in the ice fishing mode.

This is just what worked for me and any other tips not mentioned, feel free to bring them forward. Hope it helps.

[hugonian1]

Thanks Shack. As they say, A picture is worth a thousand words.

A video is even better.

Glad to see your back.

Keep getting stronger.

[magicstix]

Thanks Shack. Very helpful video.

Its great to see your posts again. Get well soon but take it easy.

[Neighbor_guy]

I did a Hyfax job on my fishouse today. (with a bit of help from Wanderer,thanks again) Used the "Shackbash" method, worked great!

[knoppers]

now he shows his video

I put mine on a few years ago, what a pain. I am not a tall person, so have a short arm span. I had to use 6 inch long bolts in the front, so I could get the bolts behind the arc started, with the nut. then go to the front 6 inch long bolts, and turn them all the way in, then drill and bolt another to hold it in. then remove the 6 inch, and replace with the shorter bolts.

it worked, but was time consuming. if only I knew your method using the smaller drill. it seems so simple, why I did not figure that one out, well I don't know everything.

great video, and thanks for sharing.

[silverbulletguy]

Do the hyfax make it easier to pull or do they just take the wear and tear the the sled would normally take and make the sled last longer?

Is it ok to install on a sled/porty that is not new?

[JOHN T jr.]

CAN ANYONE LEAD ME TO A RETAIL OUTLET IN THE SOUTH METRO AREA FOR

THE "HYFAX" METERIAL.........THANKS

[smit507]

cabelas

[YellowOtter1]

I used longer bolts and heftier washers on the very top bend, had issues with the hyfax earlier until I did this. I don't think you really need the recessed bolt on the top one cuz it really isn't gliding on that part much, thats how I got away with beefing up the supports there.

[BuschPilot]

Shackbash, do you have the video where your putting the rest of the house together as well. How is your Wild house holding up. Just picked one up for Christmas and will be putting together starting tonight now. Thanks for posting!!

[Shack]

BuschPilot,

I love the house. The only thing I have found is once you fold down the house and before you put the travel cover on, make sure the cover material is not stuck between the bench seat tubing and the sled (or support holes). If this happens and you run 5-20 miles across or to a lake, it pinch and rub a hole. Not a big hole, but it can happen. I just learned to check every time I folded the cover back and down and have not had any further issues.

Good luck. Very nice house though.

Surreal Deal pulled the video link forward, or click HERE!!!!

[silverbulletguy]

Do the hyfax make it easier to pull or do they just take the wear and tear the the sled would normally take and make the sled last longer?

Is it ok to install on a sled/porty that is not new?

[shnelson]

Do the hyfax make it easier to pull or do they just take the wear and tear the the sled would normally take and make the sled last longer?

Is it ok to install on a sled/porty that is not new?

MUCH easier to pull! I just threw some on my sled last night and it made a world of difference this morning when I took it out. You should also be fine installing on an old sled.

Shackbash - thanks for the tip on using the smaller drill bit, it helps alot to have the bolts in there snug to make the install go much quicker.