[dmeckl]

I'm new to posting on here but I have been reading this forum for a while and have found it very helpul. I bought a used 03 f5 at the end of last season. It was completely stock. I was working on it today and I noticed a crack in one of the slide rails. Its near the rear, right behind the inside bogie wheels. It starts in a unused bolt hole and extends up to the top of the rail. Is this something that can be welded or do I have to replace the rail? I tried a search for this info but the search engine is shut down right now. Any info would be appreciated.

 

[jet]

take the rail off and bring it to a dealer that will warranty it for you. common problem and cat knows it :beerchug:

 

[dmeckl]

thanks for the reply, I am going to give it a try. If they don't cover it does anyone know if it can be repaired or do I have to replace it?

thanks!

 

[sbaumann14]

they should replace it for you, no questions. if not dont be afraid to make a little noise about it (works best if there is a whole lot of people in the store) and that should do the trick

 

[dmeckl]

Thanks, hopefully the cat dealer near me will help me out

 

[frznh20]

I doubt they will warranty an 03, My 03 F7 rails cracked out of warranty, I was told not covered, I called arctic cat and was told they never heard of such a thing! :banghead: Although they unpdated the rails for 04, I finally got my (OLD DEALER!) To cover half the cost only after I threatened to cancel my $12,000 purchase on a new F7 for my wife and 3 place trailer! Cat knows it's a problem but it was never a recall! :wtf:

 

[dmeckl]

talked to the local dealer today, he acted like I was crazy. He said he never heard of cat covering a cracked rail. He did offer to check into it and try to find the update kit to re-enforce the rails. If I have to get new rails do I get an updated 03 rail or do 04 rails fit? anybody have a suggestion?


thanks

 

[mx416]

3 firecats in the family, all 3 have had cracked rails and cat wouldn't cover any of them

 

[ZOETHEROTT]

Cats not gonna cover them, yes there are updated rails you can BUY! I cracked one late last year and just welded it for the time being, if you have the cheese just buy new ones little better piece of mind!

 

[DonoBBD]

I had an 05 M6 rail break and they covered it for me. It didn't have anything to do with jumping an club cab dodge pick up and flat landing in a parking lot..........