Tie-Rod-End Fix
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According to my local dealer the Heim joint became standard on the Sportsman in mid production of the 99s. So by his word and the parts book he referenced, all 2000 Sportsman should be fitted with Heim joints. It is disappointing to say the least that Glen has had to replace 3 sets. Has anyone else with 2000 SPs had the same trouble?
Dave Formstone
98 SP500 EBS
Dave Formstone
98 SP500 EBS
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cHukiE, my tie-rod-ends started to wear at about 500 miles and now that I have 1000 miles on it they are quite loose. About 1" of play on the handle bars. 90% of the movement comes from the outer tie-rod-end ball joints and 10% from the inner tie-rod-end heim joints. I have checked many Polaris quads and many if not all of them had sloppy steering. I could understand the wear if I had neglected to grease them but I grease after ever trip.
Dave Formstone
98 SP500 EBS
Dave Formstone
98 SP500 EBS