OK, I read the thread about the top right a-arm bold backing out and thought to myself " I will take a look at that this weekend". Well went for a spin yesterday and when getting back on my sled after opening a gate noticed the right ski was sitting cockeyed. Yep my top bolt was out and a-arm half way out of mounting point.
Called a buddy to come get me and hauled it home. Bolt was bent, (will straighten for now till can get a new one) took a little paint off a-arm and put a he ll of a notch in my spindle from where the upper ball joint was resting on it. Might have tweaked the frame slightly, but won't know till I get it back together (will be calling dealer tomorrow, anyone have the service bulletin number on this)
I guess it could have been worse, as just a few miles earlier i had been ripping along at 75 or so going across a bean field. Don't even want to think of what would have happened if it had fallen out there.
Take a look at this NOW not later, let my procrastination be a lesson to you all.
This is on a 2009 xtx with around 1100 miles by the way.
Called a buddy to come get me and hauled it home. Bolt was bent, (will straighten for now till can get a new one) took a little paint off a-arm and put a he ll of a notch in my spindle from where the upper ball joint was resting on it. Might have tweaked the frame slightly, but won't know till I get it back together (will be calling dealer tomorrow, anyone have the service bulletin number on this)
I guess it could have been worse, as just a few miles earlier i had been ripping along at 75 or so going across a bean field. Don't even want to think of what would have happened if it had fallen out there.
Take a look at this NOW not later, let my procrastination be a lesson to you all.
This is on a 2009 xtx with around 1100 miles by the way.
zeke66
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Am I correct or, did I read that this is happening only on 09's?
Time for a couple drops of green Loctite 290.... actually, a little late. Thanks for the warning... might pick up a Nytro.
Mtnviper
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I just checked mine this morning, they were not coming out. I was able to tighten down the RH one about 1/2 of a turn though.
Its real easy to check'em, just remove the two phillips screws on the nose cone plastic. Then pull the plastic ahead, and you can fit a 14mm deep socket and rachet in there to see if they are tight.
Its real easy to check'em, just remove the two phillips screws on the nose cone plastic. Then pull the plastic ahead, and you can fit a 14mm deep socket and rachet in there to see if they are tight.
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Mtnviper said:
Can you do it with a skid plate on?
Yeah, It really isn't that big of a job, but I have the accessory bumper and skid plate so it took a little longer, just lazy I guess LOL. I used locktite clean and prime, then a good dose of blue locktite. While I was there I did the other side just for good measure. Book says 32 ft lbs on the torque.
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SledFreak said:
Yes you can if your only checking them. If you need to remove the bolt, to apply loctite it will have to come off.
just to note, this also happened on my 08, FYI
Mtnviper said:
Can you get small tube down to the nut/bolt end? The Loctite 290 is designed for already assembled parts. It wicks in... good stuff.
http://www.loctite.sg/sea/content_data/93808_290EN.pdf
With that said, it might not be a bad idea to remove the bolt and grease the bushings up, then use good ole' blue Loctite.
yox185
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Is there a nut on the back side or does it thread into the frame?
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I checked mine tonight, they were tight.
Grimm
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yox185 said:
It gets threaded into the frame.
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bjowett said:
I think if a guy used a small straw, it would work.
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