RZR S sloppy frontend

Subject: RZR S sloppy frontend Mon Aug 13, 2012 1:52 pm

Im hoping some of you can help me with a problem. On my last few rides I notices the front end on my 11' RZR S LE seemed sloppy. After jacking up the frontend, I found the upper and lower control arms had the afore mentioned slop! Any suggestions on replacement parts and how to keep this from happening again would be greatly appreciated.

Subject: Re: RZR S sloppy frontend Mon Aug 13, 2012 2:47 pm

bushings. lots of into on the site. do a search. lots of people like super daves bushings.

Subject: Re: RZR S sloppy frontend Mon Aug 13, 2012 4:42 pm

RZR's eat arm bushings, ball joints and tie-rod ends. Just get use to it because you will be changing them a lot.

Subject: Re: RZR S sloppy frontend Mon Aug 13, 2012 4:51 pm

Big-R wrote:: RZR's eat arm bushings, ball joints and tie-rod ends. Just get use to it because you will be changing them a lot.

No shit

Subject: Re: RZR S sloppy frontend Mon Aug 13, 2012 8:47 pm

Super Daves is the way to go.

Subject: Re: RZR S sloppy frontend Tue Aug 14, 2012 11:24 am

how do i check these bushings? do i jack it up and wiggle the wheel, like when checking wheel bearings on my truck?

Subject: Re: RZR S sloppy frontend Tue Aug 14, 2012 11:40 am

Right. Jack the machine up, Wiggle the wheels then just find the play. Bushings and ball joints wear out pretty fast.. As in 500-1200 miles.. Bearings last 2 to 3 times longer. Also if you don't keep an eye on them pretty good One loose part will take all the other stuff with it. Thats why some people have a lot of trouble.. They will have a bad ball joint or bushing not know it then next thing you know they need to replace everything on that side.. I've done it myself..

Subject: Re: RZR S sloppy frontend Tue Aug 14, 2012 1:53 pm

I have super daves A arm bushing in mine. After this ride i putting it in the shop for new ball joints and probably some new wheel bearing. I have 1200 miles on mine

Subject: Re: RZR S sloppy frontend Tue Aug 14, 2012 6:16 pm

Most of the play will be on the inside of the A-Arms where they mount to the frame, if they are worn.

Subject: Re: RZR S sloppy frontend Tue Aug 14, 2012 7:38 pm

If you have more then 200 miles on it they are worn. I have 1700 miles on mine and I lost count after the 5th time replacing the bushings.
After every 2 or 3 times you have to replace the sleaves also.
These Polaris's were not made to last and they know they have us buy the balls. thatsright

Subject: Re: RZR S sloppy frontend Tue Aug 14, 2012 10:09 pm

Thanks for all the help guys!

Subject: Re: RZR S sloppy frontend Tue Aug 14, 2012 11:16 pm

roadiestar wrote:: If you have more then 200 miles on it they are worn. I have 1700 miles on mine and I lost count after the 5th time replacing the bushings.
After every 2 or 3 times you have to replace the sleaves also.
These Polaris's were not made to last and they know they have us buy the balls.

Well, I have seen your videos and yours probably last haft as long as mine do and I am rough on stuff..... lol!

Subject: Re: RZR S sloppy frontend Thu Aug 16, 2012 12:51 am

Check your bushing bolts for wear.....The bushings will wear a lot faster if they show wear.

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If your not on top of replacing worn a arm bushings, the mountig tabs will soon begin to "egg" and you will have more slop. Spot welding the a-arm nut to the tab helps out a lot but Step washers are the way to go.