anyone install these on there xm yet? how hard of an install are they? i bent my s module so the ski is 1.5 - 2" back. i was thinking about putting it on a frame hoist and pulling it back and installing the braces. will it work?
grip n rip braces
- Thread starter Blu Du
- Start date
They're super easy to install. 2 or 3 hrs. If you can get it really close to square then it probably could be done... But keep in mind that you'll have to undo your lower a arms to get the braces on. If it were me I'd get it fixed properly, most likely everything including the a arms will be really tight and possibly binding enough to create more problems. (Worn bushings, shocks, etc.)
It'll be pulling back in the direction it was tweaked forever after this. You could always try it first and if its not working replace the module... I bent two flying nuns on my 07 XRS and replaced them myself both times. Its not hard but definitely time consuming. (About the same measurements as yours.)
It'll be pulling back in the direction it was tweaked forever after this. You could always try it first and if its not working replace the module... I bent two flying nuns on my 07 XRS and replaced them myself both times. Its not hard but definitely time consuming. (About the same measurements as yours.)
M
you are going to need some heat to
get it to move if it is indeed bent.
if you know a good bodyman, nows
the time to call in that favor,if its
not done right, you could do more
harm than good
get it to move if it is indeed bent.
if you know a good bodyman, nows
the time to call in that favor,if its
not done right, you could do more
harm than good
T
2 inches is no big deal. Just reverse the impact and it will go right back. I just had to do it to mine. I too have braces ordered lol
T
lol reverse the impact!!!
i tryed hooking up a chain to my pushed back a-arm on my 2009 and pinning it in reverse, (reversing the impact) ,,,, ya,,,, split my s module right in half lol. although it did straighten everything. i'd suggest taking it appart and fixing it properly. if tweaked bad enough, you could throw your clutches out of alignment and really have some problems on your hands. i think these braces are a great idea!
i tryed hooking up a chain to my pushed back a-arm on my 2009 and pinning it in reverse, (reversing the impact) ,,,, ya,,,, split my s module right in half lol. although it did straighten everything. i'd suggest taking it appart and fixing it properly. if tweaked bad enough, you could throw your clutches out of alignment and really have some problems on your hands. i think these braces are a great idea!
B
Search button!
This thread was about five down from yours.
http://www.snowestonline.com/forum/showthread.php?t=323686
This thread was about five down from yours.
http://www.snowestonline.com/forum/showthread.php?t=323686
T
Use a nylon strap. A chain is to solid. Get it back square and alignment will not be an issue. I have fixed a number of them this way.
Measure from the drop bracket to the center of the ski bolt. When you get it back close use a block of wood and a hammer at the base of the spindle for the final adjustment.
IMO even if you are planning to replace the pieces you should straighten the chassis as best you can before disassembly.
Similar threads
