Stiff Steering. No it's not limiters or suspension.

• Sep 4, 2017

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Right from the from dealer my 2014 had great easy steering. But now that it's 4 years old, while up on the lift the steering is quite stiff so I figured maybe the blocks that hold the steering post need some lube or replacement. What lube would you recommend or remedy?

 

• Sep 5, 2017

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They run dry, Replace the upper and lower steering post bushings. Mine need it once a season.

 

• Sep 5, 2017

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I bent my post down between the pipe. It rubbed just enough to make it stiff. I never crashed the sled but I do roll mine lots. Changed the post and perfect again. Check to see yours is straight.

 

• Oct 11, 2017

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It turns Bnorth was right. The bottom two seals within the lower block were dried up and starting to look a lil tattered but still in one piece. I greased them up and put excess grease in the cavity between new rings and it's nice and smooth again. Thanks.