Axle Broke

[ajbeps]

Guys,
I just broke my front left axle on a 2002 650 prairie and I was wondering if any one of you recommends going with an oem or aftermarket?
Can anyone recommend a good mechanic and is this going to be costly?

Thanks for your help

[kaw700vforce]

prarie dogg just put his whole front end back together.
consisting of , 4wd, 2 wheels, a-arm, tie rod knuckle.

cost for parts = under $300.00
w/ service manual


I would get the manual , and the parts , and do it yourself..

[ajbeps]

kawvforce,
Where did you get the parts?

[kaw700vforce]

Well he (prariedogg) got them from our local kawie dealer.. Town & country cycle

[kaw700vforce]

Originally posted by ajbeps@Nov 8 2004, 10:57 AM
Guys,
I just broke my front left axle on a 2002 650 prairie and I was wondering if any one of you recommends going with an oem or aftermarket?
Can anyone recommend a good mechanic and is this going to be costly?

Thanks for your help
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when you say axle.. what exactly do you mean.. the 4wd axle? or a tie rod?
because after that ,the only thing left is the a-arm...? i think?

Originally posted by kaw700vforce@Nov 8 2004, 12:24 PM
prarie dogg just put his whole front end back together.
consisting of , 4wd, 2 wheels, a-arm, tie rod knuckle.

cost for parts = under $300.00
w/ service manual


I would get the manual , and the parts , and do it yourself..
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Sound advice, and if you have basic mechanical skills it shouldnt be that bad at all since most of these things are not anything special except for a couple of tools that most can be purchased or other tools made to work.

Just curious where your located in case you need to bring it to someone (for a referall etc), and you may find that pricing stuff over the internet can save you money even at your local dealer

[kaw700vforce]

Originally posted by kaw700vforce@Nov 8 2004, 11:24 AM
prarie dogg just put his whole front end back together.
consisting of , 4wd, 2 wheels, a-arm, tie rod knuckle.

cost for parts = under $300.00
w/ service manual


I would get the manual , and the parts , and do it yourself..
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One more thing... If you decide to do it yourself, be sure to check if any parts need to be pressed, ie: ball joints, etc.. if so , have the dealer press them for you, most will do it at no extra cost.
GOOD LUCK!
Todd