HOMEHARDWARE65
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Ok, so after reading a little bit about all the bent subframes, I am wondering if mine is bent. Last year after my last ride i noticed that my front bumber was not centered and I thought nothing of it but then I noticed that it was turing unusually hard (not real hard just enough to notice it) although I never thought anything of it until today when I was reading about all the bent subframes on here. Unfortunatly my sled is not at my house right now, so I cant post pics or anything, so when I get it back what should I look for and are these signs of a bent subframe or something else.
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mach9
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Look at the thin steel plate that's welded across the bottom tubes.
If it is buckled or wrinkled your sub-frame is tweaked.
If it is buckled or wrinkled your sub-frame is tweaked.
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Shocks should be somewhat centered between the upper A arms. If one of the shocks is quite close to hitting the upper A arm, the frame is likely bent.
Check your ski alignment, should be toed out about 1/4 inch.
Compare the vertical alignment of the ski spindles with each other. There shouldn't be a difference between the two.
Jack up the front of the sled so skis aren't touching the ground. Try a full sweep of the handlebars to see if there is any binding.
Check your ski alignment, should be toed out about 1/4 inch.
Compare the vertical alignment of the ski spindles with each other. There shouldn't be a difference between the two.
Jack up the front of the sled so skis aren't touching the ground. Try a full sweep of the handlebars to see if there is any binding.
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Also if there is some rust on your a-arms is a way to tell as well.
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yes it's bent - they are all bent.