Was this due to hitting something or just fatigue? Looks like you're going to need to do some fabrication and welding. I think I would use 3/16" steel.

 

Broke from fatigue and going a little crazy on a MX track. I plan on making new mounts with either 1/8" or 3/16", haven't decided yet. Looking for ideas on reinforcing/gusseting the front end while i'm in there

 

Member SledBC had a thread and there was a post with pictures. Thread was named "broke a arm and frame. Twice."

 

That sucks man. Several occurrences of this. Mostly with 2014 Trails without gusseted mounts. The design changed on this on later models and Sports. MLS is working on a gusset kit. Some have welded up the mount with plate steel and added various support. SATV has a Frame stiffener kit that is part of the GDP Portal lift. They sell it separate if you ask. it ties the mounts on both sides together. Pg 22 of the install manual on their site. It's 3/16 material.

Broke the front upper a-arm tabs over the weekend. Any suggestions on a good fix?

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Do you have a photo of the new design in 2015? Mine is a 2014 and my buddy has a 2015 Sport. We compared front frame mounts last weekend and we didn't see any difference. Maybe some of the later 2014s had the new design as well?

I was checking this because I was considering buying the SuperATV long travel kit that you have. Ordered it tonight... can't wait!

 

That really sucks. I mean really really sucks.

 

Some steel and a weld job will fix that right up and be even stronger, thats better than engine or transaxle problems. If its something to fix easy its a plus and I look on the bright side.

 

I noticed your not running your boots on your steering rack(very nice tie rods you have) . Any issues of mud and water getting in it.

 

This was my first time out with the new tie rods from Kryptic SXS. Was going to put them back on when I got home to clean the machine up

 

i would advise running the boots still, just slit them or heat them to get it over the tierod and works as stock.

 

Same thing happened to my a arm mount. We were going 1 mph down a steep trail, and it just let go. Ruined the entire weekend. I had my local shop weld up a stronger bracket on both sides. Shop said the stock weld was horrible (wasn't a complete weld on the back side of the mount). Defective from the factory, miracle it lasted as long as it did. 160 miles since the fix and it has been fine.

 

Broke the front upper a-arm tabs over the weekend. Any suggestions on a good fix?

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also notice your tierod end on the steering side isnt vertical...you need to make the slotted section vertical with shims provided.

 

Yep,^^^^^^^^^^^^^you need to take a washer or 2 off.

 

Where did you guys get the kryptic tie rods from. Looking for a set for my 16 trail xt

 

I could give you a really smart ass answer, but you're still kind of new. Read your question again, and you'll have your answer.

 

as hollywood said....from kryptic sxs......just need to find them on facebook or search the kryptic sxs on google. i cant post a link but you will find it. Dave is a great guy.

 

Took the pics when I was taking the machine apart. That's why it isn't vertical. Still waiting on Super ATV to give me info on the front end reinforcement kit they have...

 

I had thought about that afterwards but definately wanted to point it out incase.


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