Wisconsin
Pro
Can someone link me to the post that shows how to replace all steering bushings and tighten up the slop? I swear I have seen a thread on that before with pics. Who has the cheapest replacement bushings that are better than stock? Anyone know how much they cost vs. a stock kit?
I'm working on a friend's steering and his bars are turned to the right a bit when the skis are straight. I want to adjust the tie rod end that is near the top of the chain case. I removed the cotter pin and the nut, but I cannot pull the threaded rod end attached to the ball through the support so I can turn it to adjust the length. Does it just tap back out, or does it need to be threaded out? Thanks!
I'm working on a friend's steering and his bars are turned to the right a bit when the skis are straight. I want to adjust the tie rod end that is near the top of the chain case. I removed the cotter pin and the nut, but I cannot pull the threaded rod end attached to the ball through the support so I can turn it to adjust the length. Does it just tap back out, or does it need to be threaded out? Thanks!
speedjunky
Extreme
Yes, i'm looking to fix this problem this summer.
steering
oft racing billit steering blocks with oilite bushings
oft racing billit steering blocks with oilite bushings
speedjunky
Extreme
what about the tie rod ends? It seems that every little piece is worn on mine.
zeke
Extreme
Wisconsin
Pro
Does the OFT kit fix all of the left to right slop of the handlebars? I see that there is at least one additional bushing a little above the chaincase that isn't included in the OFT kit.
Still no responses on the tie rod end. I can't get it pounded out, nor by using a channel locks either. I tried to unscrew it with my hand, but it's too tight. The one that I'm talking about is the one that extends towards you if you turn the handlebars to the left (above the chaincase).
Still no responses on the tie rod end. I can't get it pounded out, nor by using a channel locks either. I tried to unscrew it with my hand, but it's too tight. The one that I'm talking about is the one that extends towards you if you turn the handlebars to the left (above the chaincase).
Wisconsin said:
The "threaded bolt" that you took the cotter key and nut off of has a tapered seat. You will need a small pickle fork or improvise with a fork shaped wedge tool. Basically, you need to wedge it apart by applying even pressure spreading both sides of the head of the tie rod end. Trying to pry only one side at a time will get you no where. When you do get it off, remember that one rod end has right hand threads and the other is left hand.
scmurs
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mud99
Expert
It takes out most of the slop, but not all.
The bushing job is a PITA, don't make the mistake of putting back in the stock bushings, the labor is more expensive than the OFT bushings...
The bushing job is a PITA, don't make the mistake of putting back in the stock bushings, the labor is more expensive than the OFT bushings...
Wisconsin said:
Wisconsin
Pro
I just ordered the OFT kit. I thought about cutting down the stockers, but time is money. mud99 is right. Thanks for the info scmurs. I think I might be able to loan a pickle fork from a parts store...or borrow one.
