Snowmixer
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- Oct 29, 2010
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- Snohomish, Washington
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- Snowmobile
- 2007 Phazer Mountain Lite
2008 Phazer MTX
2012 Arctic Cat M800 153
Good to know!
I remember that the bushings were very brittle and pieces would break off easily, so I can see how it would be a problem. Someday when I rebuild the skid from my Phazer I will address this issue and use some machined bushings with a closer tolerance. Despite being greasable, the bushings in my skid had worn through on one side, and that was with only about 750 miles (1200km) on it. I'm guessing it would only be a matter of time before the bushing just falls apart and slides into the tube, as you mentioned. I took some measurements from what remained of the bushing, as well as the inside diameter of the front arm tube and outside diameter of the inner aluminum bar, in case anyone is interested in making their own set to have on hand next time the skid is out. The inside and outside diameters allow for approximately .125mm clearance between the bushing and the inner aluminum bar/front arm tube.
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I remember that the bushings were very brittle and pieces would break off easily, so I can see how it would be a problem. Someday when I rebuild the skid from my Phazer I will address this issue and use some machined bushings with a closer tolerance. Despite being greasable, the bushings in my skid had worn through on one side, and that was with only about 750 miles (1200km) on it. I'm guessing it would only be a matter of time before the bushing just falls apart and slides into the tube, as you mentioned. I took some measurements from what remained of the bushing, as well as the inside diameter of the front arm tube and outside diameter of the inner aluminum bar, in case anyone is interested in making their own set to have on hand next time the skid is out. The inside and outside diameters allow for approximately .125mm clearance between the bushing and the inner aluminum bar/front arm tube.




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