the bolt is still tight, but the trailing arm moves around.
it almost looks like the weld is broke?
my question is,is it still safe to drive leaving it like this?
2003 xcsp500 thank you
Full Version: trailing arm weld broke?
where the trailing arm is connected to the sled it is loose.
the bolt is still tight, but the trailing arm moves around.
it almost looks like the weld is broke?
my question is,is it still safe to drive leaving it like this?
2003 xcsp500 thank you
the bolt is still tight, but the trailing arm moves around.
it almost looks like the weld is broke?
my question is,is it still safe to drive leaving it like this?
2003 xcsp500 thank you
no, DUH.
QUOTE(psindust @ Feb 5 2008, 03:36 PM) 
where the trailing arm is connected to the sled it is loose.
the bolt is still tight, but the trailing arm moves around.
it almost looks like the weld is broke?
my question is,is it still safe to drive leaving it like this?
2003 xcsp500 thank you
the bolt is still tight, but the trailing arm moves around.
it almost looks like the weld is broke?
my question is,is it still safe to drive leaving it like this?
2003 xcsp500 thank you
i just replaced the trailing arm mount on my 02 xc sp.it was 115.00 from the dealer.comes with rivets.you need one tough long handle pop rivet gun for those rivets.they are brutal.have to take the whole foot stirrup thingy out.everything is all rivoted together.quite a job and i have a lift and air.
QUOTE(psindust @ Feb 5 2008, 02:36 PM)
where the trailing arm is connected to the sled it is loose.
the bolt is still tight, but the trailing arm moves around.
it almost looks like the weld is broke?
my question is,is it still safe to drive leaving it like this?
2003 xcsp500 thank you
the bolt is still tight, but the trailing arm moves around.
it almost looks like the weld is broke?
my question is,is it still safe to drive leaving it like this?
2003 xcsp500 thank you
what did you hit? railroad tracks or something?
I agree. Changed my brothers before the season and it sucked. Not an easy job. Lots of taking stuff off and drilling rivets out. Good Luck.
QUOTE(psindust @ Feb 5 2008, 02:36 PM)
where the trailing arm is connected to the sled it is loose.
the bolt is still tight, but the trailing arm moves around.
it almost looks like the weld is broke?
my question is,is it still safe to drive leaving it like this?
2003 xcsp500 thank you
the bolt is still tight, but the trailing arm moves around.
it almost looks like the weld is broke?
my question is,is it still safe to drive leaving it like this?
2003 xcsp500 thank you
You can't drive it at all!
It is not that hard to replace yourself but you should never use a hand pop rivet gun the rivets will never stay solid. Borrow an air riveter and you need belly pan rivets and and bulkhead rivets a 90 degree drill is the best but you can use a regular one and a good 3/16 drill bit . I can do one in about two hours but it will take you at least twice that.
The trailing arm is desinged to keep the entire ski assmebly from folding back when you hit stuff. You can actually drive the sled fine, but if you hit something, even a little, you will destroy the entire ski and shock assembly. So do not drive it.
I broke the mount last year by hitting railroad tracks. That mount is designed to break on too much impact. I needed a new trailing arm and mount, and I did it all myself with an air riviter and air angle drill. Took an entire weekend. Three weeks later I hit a cement pylon buried under the snow and did the same thing. This time I had the dealer do it. Almost $900 all said and done and worth every penny. I'll never do that job again.
I broke the mount last year by hitting railroad tracks. That mount is designed to break on too much impact. I needed a new trailing arm and mount, and I did it all myself with an air riviter and air angle drill. Took an entire weekend. Three weeks later I hit a cement pylon buried under the snow and did the same thing. This time I had the dealer do it. Almost $900 all said and done and worth every penny. I'll never do that job again.
QUOTE(jethroxlt @ Feb 6 2008, 03:28 PM)
The trailing arm is desinged to keep the entire ski assmebly from folding back when you hit stuff. You can actually drive the sled fine, but if you hit something, even a little, you will destroy the entire ski and shock assembly. So do not drive it.
I broke the mount last year by hitting railroad tracks. That mount is designed to break on too much impact. I needed a new trailing arm and mount, and I did it all myself with an air riviter and air angle drill. Took an entire weekend. Three weeks later I hit a cement pylon buried under the snow and did the same thing. This time I had the dealer do it. Almost $900 all said and done and worth every penny. I'll never do that job again.
I broke the mount last year by hitting railroad tracks. That mount is designed to break on too much impact. I needed a new trailing arm and mount, and I did it all myself with an air riviter and air angle drill. Took an entire weekend. Three weeks later I hit a cement pylon buried under the snow and did the same thing. This time I had the dealer do it. Almost $900 all said and done and worth every penny. I'll never do that job again.
i don't want to sound cruel but if it took you a whole weekend you did not know what you were doing it really is not that hard and for 900 dollars give me a call and i will make 900 bucks in a few hours.
You'll be fine, have a beer it'll loosen ya up!
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