Almost made it through weekend, with no issues. Then on last day, in afternoon, a friend of our, adult, rolled the yerf. Was like damn!!! Just got it all going good.
In previous post, showed where it bent the spindle. This was the other side now. Bent it the exact same way as the other one. Yes, was a heavy duty one. So will contact BD on it. Really think need to weld a gusset on the side where keeps bending. However, need enough room so can get a wrench on the bolt. So will need to be careful with that.
Also, since would half to take off one side of front end. Decided to take off both, and reinforce the bulk head, like most ppl do. Looking at it, and seen had another issue.
The plate that is welded to bulk head, that holds the steering box, is in really bad shape. Should be welded in all 3 connection points. Only one weld holding it on, and bent pretty bad.
Don't think this because of just this roll. Been getting worse as its been rolled multi times. Which should have checked each time. When that spindle bends, that tie rods is being push way back. And gives that result.
Thinking best way to do it, is go ahead, snap it off, straighten it, the weld back on. Instead of trying to do in place. Or maybe just replace? Anyone know if there are new bulk head can buy for a 3206 yerfdog?
Anyway, the adventure continues
BTW. Was my friend, and his son. They came out without a scratch. The son thought it was cool, and asked dad if could do it again. Dad's reply was Hell No!
Dad felt terrible, and said he help any way he could. He's a good welder. Better then me, so will take him up on it.
