Has anyone had to have any front end parts replaced due to wear and tear? Bushings, tie rods, bearings, etc.?
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Has anyone had to have any front end parts replaced due to wear and tear? Bushings, tie rods, bearings, etc.?
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Has anyone had to have any front end parts replaced due to wear and tear? Bushings, tie rods, bearings, etc.?
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I have not, but there have been a few over the years, not a big problem.
Has anyone had to have any front end parts replaced due to wear and tear? Bushings, tie rods, bearings, etc.?
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I've replaced the steering rack twice due to tie rod end wear. Both times on passenger side. 55000 miles
108k and no replacements to date except for the steering rack recall on my '15 I think.
Steering rack and ball joints under 30k miles...
Yep, not all of us have a smooth road at the end of our driveway.
Has anyone had to have any front end parts replaced due to wear and tear? Bushings, tie rods, bearings, etc.?
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I replaced upper ball joints at around 40k. I'm at 44k now
I just want to get mine laser alignment done. i could use the extra 3 MPG when it's done
When it gets down to the nitty gritty, how complicated is this operation? What if somebody purchased the above alignment kit and then offered to ship it to individual members and charge something like $100 + shipping, would this possibly work?
Bill
When it gets down to the nitty gritty, how complicated is this operation? What if somebody purchased the above alignment kit and then offered to ship it to individual members and charge something like $100 + shipping, would this possibly work?
Bill
My laser alignment cost me $80.
That is wonderful if you have close access to a place where somebody can do an alignment. I was just thinking about how to make it worth the trouble to somebody to first purchase the equipment, and then to go through the extra hassle of shipping this equipment around the country to those that do not have the luxury of such easy access?
Bill
Our local rip off dealer Ride now Austin quoted me $414.00 for an alignment.
That is wonderful if you have close access to a place where somebody can do an alignment. I was just thinking about how to make it worth the trouble to somebody to first purchase the equipment, and then to go through the extra hassle of shipping this equipment around the country to those that do not have the luxury of such easy access?
Bill
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Our local rip off dealer Ride now Austin quoted me $414.00 for an alignment.
$100 -- $125 normal range for laser alignement .
While I had an independent CanAM shop do my laser alignment, I'd expect just about any shop with an old-school mechanic could probably use some long straight edges to center the rear wheel and do an alignment close enough to reduce/minimize tire wear.
For those DIYers -
This video shows how to ensure the front wheels are properly centered with respect to the rear wheel -
This video shows the basic procedure for aligning the front wheels -
Link to the DIY Front Wheel alignment tool shown in the first video - https://www.ebay.com/itm/195151581172. The rails shown in the video (or some other method such as string, lumber. metal rods, etc.) should allow you to ensure that the rear wheel is centered with respect to the front wheels before adjusting the toe for the front wheels.
Basic Process - Use the tool linked above to set Toe to Zero. Then use the rails or similar method to form a square box centered on the front wheels. Your front wheels should now be aligned with the rear wheel centered to the front wheels.
There are YouTube videos showing the old-school string alignment method if you want to try that. The key is to ensure the center of the rear wheel is centered on the lines paralleling the front wheels when extended back to the rear of the rear wheel.
I had been thinking of trying this method before I was referred to the local CanAm shop.
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It appears to be more of a cross country trip is required from the Pacific NorthWest!
It appears to be more of a cross country trip is required from the Pacific NorthWest!
I was looking central Montana to MI.
I was looking central Montana to MI.
Well, western Montana to Michigan will be a lot closer than Oregon to Michigan!
Bill
We bought this kit.
That is wonderful if you have close access to a place where somebody can do an alignment. I was just thinking about how to make it worth the trouble to somebody to first purchase the equipment, and then to go through the extra hassle of shipping this equipment around the country to those that do not have the luxury of such easy access?
Bill
It'd be expensive. Really expensive.
It appears to be more of a cross country trip is required from the Pacific NorthWest!
I've let you know about the Vegas event happening in a couple weeks - we'll be there doing alignments. Why not attend the event, have some fun, meet new people, and BAM! I could do your alignment.
Hello, my wheels don't have uneven wear. My steering wheel is centered. 2015 SS. Should I get a laser assignment? Dealer charges $199.
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EVERY Slingshot is crooked until it's been Lasered. Some more than others. It's up to the owner to decide if they want to do it or not. Treat it like maintenance - oil changes, tire pressures, loose nut/bolts, etc. Small cost $$ for potentially big benefits (and piece of mind).
Haha should of said something if you needed another - would of gave you good price on the one I have that's missing bar/wheel lock