Spindle Removal

[Snowmixer]

Sorry, forgot to address that bent spindle! I'd say it's worth a try if it's free or cheap, but there's also a chance it may crack (where the A-arm mounts) when it's being straightened. If the straightening is successful, at least you'd have a spare if something happens mid-winter. My guess is that it would take a significant amount of pressure to straighten that spindle, though I could be wrong if it got bent from impacting a tree. You may try to find a local sheet metal shop that has a large, adjustable tonnage brake press, or anyone else who has a hydraulic press that could be used at a lower pressure, increasing the pressure each time until it's back to straight, or at least close.

 

[Dalton]

Thank you! I do know a shop where I am taking my parts to get powder coated and I'll have them take a look at it.

I'm trying to get the front of the sled all done so then I can start on the back with a new track (121" to 136") and extension on the tunnel as well.

Thanks again for all your info and help!

 

[cannondale27]

I would throw that bent spindle away. Dont take a chance. If you want to try a set of JRE spindles I do have a set I never got around to trying. I have concerns about bottoming out the chaincase area of sled with them. Make a offer.

 

[Mr E]

There was a discussion on powder coating the spindles, might have been on the Nitro page. There were concerns with the heat necessary and the impact on the casting. You might want to look into that before you head that way. I have the JRE spindles, but have not as yet mounted them on. Too much else going on. They look well made.

 

[Dalton]

I would throw that bent spindle away. Dont take a chance. If you want to try a set of JRE spindles I do have a set I never got around to trying. I have concerns about bottoming out the chaincase area of sled with them. Make a offer.

Thanks for the info! I will keep you in mind on the JRE ones. Are they the black color?

There was a discussion on powder coating the spindles, might have been on the Nitro page. There were concerns with the heat necessary and the impact on the casting. You might want to look into that before you head that way. I have the JRE spindles, but have not as yet mounted them on. Too much else going on. They look well made.

That is interesting! I have seen some threads in the past where they have powder coated them and not much was said about it. I'll do some research on it to see what is said. Thanks!

 

[beiter01]

Yes it was the Nytro page. You can powder coat the spindles but need to be aware of the temperature. I took mine to an industrial shop and my spindles were bananas after 1ea day.
I just spray painted the second set. Not taking anymore more chances considering the money to replace them. Like cannondale said throw that spindle away. Once it's bent that's it!

 

[Dalton]

Yikes that looks just like my bent one from the tree. I might be using the same method you used then for the spindles. Did you use any specific type of spray paint that you know/found to work best?

Thank you for the info on that!

 

[beiter01]

I just used some Rust-Oleum primer and paint. Seems to be holding up.

 

[cannondale27]

Thanks for the info! I will keep you in mind on the JRE ones. Are they the black color?

Yes black. Looks to me to be anodized not Powdercoated.

 

[Dalton]

Yes black. Looks to me to be anodized not Powdercoated.
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I was reading on it and as far as what it fits it says 2008 and newer. My phaser is a 2007. I researched if there is any difference between the two and I couldn't find anything.

Do you happen to know if they would fit the 2007 model?

 

[Snowmixer]

I am thinking the JRE site mentioned 2008 and newer because the spindle was initially designed for a 2008 Nytro, and happens to fit the Phazer as well. I could be wrong, but that was my impression. I checked out the Yamaha part numbers for the 2007 Phazer spindles (they refer to them as "knuckles" on the parts site I checked) as well as 2008 and 2015 Phazer models, and they all use the same part number, so it would seem that they are unchanged and would work on all year models.

Also, I do remember reading on the JRE site that the spindles were hard anodized, not powdercoated. I also remember reading a thread on here where someone (a Phazer owner, not Nytro) had their spindles powdercoated black, and broke both of them shortly after. I'm not sure if it was in the Phazer General or Phazer Mountain section, but I do remember that they posted a picture of the break.

 

[Dalton]

I am thinking the JRE site mentioned 2008 and newer because the spindle was initially designed for a 2008 Nytro, and happens to fit the Phazer as well. I could be wrong, but that was my impression. I checked out the Yamaha part numbers for the 2007 Phazer spindles (they refer to them as "knuckles" on the parts site I checked) as well as 2008 and 2015 Phazer models, and they all use the same part number, so it would seem that they are unchanged and would work on all year models.

Also, I do remember reading on the JRE site that the spindles were hard anodized, not powdercoated. I also remember reading a thread on here where someone (a Phazer owner, not Nytro) had their spindles powdercoated black, and broke both of them shortly after. I'm not sure if it was in the Phazer General or Phazer Mountain section, but I do remember that they posted a picture of the break.

Wow thank you for the info on that! I think I will also try contacting JRE about the 2007 model. But I did some research as well on it and found similar results to what you have.

As far as the spindles getting powder coated I will be staying away from that forsure. I remember seeing a black and orange phazer on here that had its spindles powder coated black and thinking how cool it looked. I'll just try to find ways around it!

Thanks again!