has anyone had the problem of the hole in teh frame that the bolt goes threw egging out and alot bgger if soo how did you fix it or if you didn't doy oou have any ideas? washers bushings welded on washer. keep in mind you can't go with a larger bolt because it has to go thres the swingarm bushing 2.

 

im having this problem with my 1998 400l polaris sport 2/4 2 stroke. does anyone have any ideas?

 

washers welded on seem like a good idea!

 

ok thanks for the reply some people told me it would work others asaid its a major temp. fix others said it wouldn't last one hard ride whats your oppinions?

 

Welding on washers sounds like a good plan to me also. I would make sure it was done by someone really good at welding and maybe see if he could add some support.

 

yea the guy i am going to have weld it is good he has a nice welder that welds clean welds were would i support?

 

By support I mean a good bead around the whole washer, not just tacked on. When I was playing with Jeeps I had a welder that I could take problems to, and just say fix it! He knew I wanted it factory strength or better, the guy was an artist. I never had one of his fixes fail, they were always better than new factory parts. I think you have a good plan, if you trust your welder let him fine tune it.

 

ok i will do that and let you guys know how iit comes out. he welded my scrambler multiple times and his welds don't break something down the line breaks likea food down teh frainrail so we are going to brace that up as well i bought some metal to bend around teh frame to plate it all up when we are done hope it works plan on selling the scrambler to buy a sportsman but keeping the sport.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: reno82

By support I mean a good bead around the whole washer, not just tacked on. When I was playing with Jeeps I had a welder that I could take problems to, and just say fix it! He knew I wanted it factory strength or better, the guy was an artist. I never had one of his fixes fail, they were always better than new factory parts. I think you have a good plan, if you trust your welder let him fine tune it.</end quote></div>

I AGREE!!!!!!!!!!

 

The washer system is only a short term temporary solution, like you've been told - there's not enough surface area in the thickness of the washer to give much support, therefore, takes a beating. If you do go with the washer method, make sure it is a grade 8 or better washer.

What we've done in the past is to true up the "egged out" hole and insert a bushing to fit the new round hole and the swing arm bolt. This lasts much longer than the washer method.