10 MM bolt fell off... from where?

[Snowmixer]

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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[ATV PRO #11]

You would figure for such an important part they would make an oilite bushing update for that. Good example there!!

 

[Snowmixer]

Yeah, and I really don't understand the purpose of the angled cut in the plastic bushing (third photo above). My best guess is that it was intended to allow grease to access all surfaces of the bar, which is probably a good idea, but I'm not sure how much grease actually makes it out to the bushings. I think a grease fitting near each end would have been more effective than one in the middle, trying to push grease all the way to both ends and around the bar, etc.

 

[ATV PRO #11]

Yeah, and I really don't understand the purpose of the angled cut in the plastic bushing (third photo above). My best guess is that it was intended to allow grease to access all surfaces of the bar, which is probably a good idea, but I'm not sure how much grease actually makes it out to the bushings. I think a grease fitting near each end would have been more effective than one in the middle, trying to push grease all the way to both ends and around the bar, etc.

I Grease everything every 3rd rideish. My bar is full. That channel is for grease and is a good thing but to be nylon/plastic is kinda wonky.

 

[Eric1993]

I thought the little phazer after 2008 was bullet proof. Apparently suspension problems are quite common on them?

 

[ATV PRO #11]

I thought the little phazer after 2008 was bullet proof. Apparently suspension problems are quite common on them?

Front a-arm prone to cracking. Broke my 07 stocker twice and updated 12 one once. The updated updated updated one on the 14 has been ok.
Shot of my 07 with updated one in it.

I'm not hard on them at all

 

[71rdrnr]

Front a-arm prone to cracking. Broke my 07 stocker twice and updated 12 one once. The updated updated updated one on the 14 has been ok.
Shot of my 07 with updated one in it.

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I'm not hard on them at all

I'll second that...the not hard on them part....

 

[BOUNTYHUNTER]

Found it!

It holds the suspension from the side. Apparently they loosen up. Will put loctite and put it back in.

YEP.......Number #1 selling bolt, I find them all the time

 

[Eric1993]

Thanks for the great info guys