Scrambler A-arms

David · #1 (**permalink**) 09-04-2005, 07:39 PM

I was checking out my Scrambler today and noticed a lot of play (side to side movement) in the left A-arm but no play in the right. I am guessing it is shot and needs to be replaced. Do I replace the whole arm, or just bushings? Are there bushing??
It's a 2004 and already I blew out the rear bushing and now this.

Am I abusing it too much? If so, is there any machine that can take the abuse because I am not about to let up on it

I do ride it a lot, but heck, it should be able to take it

3footcyko · #2 (**permalink**) 09-05-2005, 12:31 AM

i'm calling the abuse hotline

David · #3 (**permalink**) 09-05-2005, 12:51 AM

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3footcyko · #4 (**permalink**) 09-05-2005, 01:09 AM

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David · #5 (**permalink**) 09-05-2005, 01:20 AM

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kaw700vforce · #6 (**permalink**) 09-05-2005, 02:24 AM

Get the bushing's changed.. You'll probably get hit for an hrs. labor plus parts.
You may need to be a lil more "diligent" with your regular maintenance..

I TRY to go over my quad after every ride .

user3657 · #7 (**permalink**) 09-05-2005, 03:20 AM

dont worry dave, before i sold mine the dealer told me i needed new swing arm bushings too. i got mine after you and you prob rode more then me too. its normal. just make sure u keep everything greesed. you prob do though.

#8 (**permalink**) 09-05-2005, 11:26 AM

You can get just bushings for it. The stock bushings are pretty cheap (go figure) I know there are some aftermarket companies out there that sell them. Unfortunatly the 04's don't have grease fittings on the control arms. I wish they did. I was almost tempted to drill some holes and put them in mine. Very esy fix. Don't waste your money having the dealer install them.

David · #9 (**permalink**) 09-05-2005, 01:02 PM

Thanks for the help. I will search hi and low for the aftermarket bushings :smiliethumbup:

rpyfz450 · #10 (**permalink**) 09-05-2005, 01:24 PM

If one side is loose and the other one is tight, maybe you just crushed one of the bushings?

Aftermarket companies offer needle bearing to replace the bushings, but I think I would avoid using them just because rust is
going to be inevitable.

Are you sure the freeplay is coming from your A-arm and not the wheel bearings?