05 Renegade fe issues

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saber

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First off, probably my fault for not checking sooner. Ok actually it is my fault, I am just kinda in a little bit of denial it being my fault. I did a post season inspection this year on one of my sleds. It is a 05 Renegade w/5200 miles.

I was amazed at the amount of place in the front suspension. The bushings in the a-arms where they attach to the frame were so worn that I could move the skiis almost a whole inch forward/backward. Its no wonder the sled would wander when going down the trail as compared to when new.

The sled has been in a couple of times to the dealer for a inspection and nothing was mentioned, only noticed it because I jacked up the fe so I could looked at the carbides. So I replaced the plastic bushings with oiled brass ones and the fe is now nice and tight.

I guess after 5000+ miles only having the change the hyfax, carbides, 1belt and these bushings I am doing ok. Just kinda hate to admit that I did not catch this sooner. My 06 Gade w/2200 miles is still nice and tight but will be upgraded next year to the brass bushings even if it does not need it. DEFINELTY WORTH THE $65.00 FOR THE KIT. It took about 2 hours to change them due to a few of the bolts being hard to reach.

Just a little FYI for all the REV owners out there...

Saber
 
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dickmsp

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Thanks for the head's up.. I have an '05 renegade 600 sdi with 3200 miles on it and an '05 GSX limited 600 sdi with 7200 miles on it.. On the GSX at 2300 miles the left cylinder burned down due to a bad crank seal on the PTO side, and at 7200 miles replaced the reeds and boots. I had a different '05 renegade 600 sdi and it burned down the left cylinder at 1700 miles again due to a bad crank seal on the PTO side...
 
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longtrack

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All of these problems are due to lack of maintainance. I pull my driven Clutches every year and check the seals. I also grease my Bushings with synthetic grease every fall.

I had 8000+ miles on my 05 GTX and never replaced a Bushing on the front end and they were good when I sold it. I did put a PTO Crank Seal in my 08 GSX.

I am sure your Bushings on the Skis are shot also. Pull the Ski Bolt out and Grease everything up. You may catch it in time.
 
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snowbuff

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Saber - Where did you get the brass kit? I replaced my plastic bushings last year and the're shot already.

Thanks,
 
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