Shermanator
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I was doing a little front end maintenance today, taking the ski's off and greasing up the bushings. I know allot of guys can't be bothered but if you had the bushings out from new, you'd see that BRP use's Mazola Oil or unsalted butter to grease these things, and its no wonder they'd dry out!! I've done mine 3 times now, and even rotate the bushing itself to prevent it from getting wear marks that gouge right into the inner collar.
Anyways, I figured I'd check a few other nuts and bolts on the front end, both tie rod end bolts "loose", no where near where they would rattle around but need a good 1/4 turn with a ratchet. Also, the A-Arm ball joint bolts also need a 1/2 turn with a ratchet to tighten them back up! Just a FYI, stuff loosens up when you run the bejesus out of it!!
Anyways, I figured I'd check a few other nuts and bolts on the front end, both tie rod end bolts "loose", no where near where they would rattle around but need a good 1/4 turn with a ratchet. Also, the A-Arm ball joint bolts also need a 1/2 turn with a ratchet to tighten them back up! Just a FYI, stuff loosens up when you run the bejesus out of it!!