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Aftermarket A-Arms

So my ball joints were install upside down and the downward force of the shock pulled them apart, of course i didn't notice right away and so it began rubbing and destroying my spindles, all while hammering my ball joints into ovals leaving them unusable. I want to replace them along with the spindles so I have a couple questions.

Where can i get replacements for these ball joints as they are clearly aftermarket A-arms and ball joints? or are these ball joints the same as the uppers but with spacers to keep them centered?
What aftermarket A-arms are these? I cant seem to figure it out, they look different from all the ones I've seen. There's no curve in the arm near the ball joint like most have so the spindles have a huge caster change from stock.
Lastly what are my options for spindles now? Holz are discontinued but the 09-10 dragon ones are the same? Anyone have an idea what those will cost at the dealership? or does anyone know where I can order them online that aren't ridiculously priced?

Here's what the A-arms look like:

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And you can see how hammered out the ball joint is and the wear on the spindles:

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You should be able to replace the hiem joint ends at your dealer,may take off and match them up once there. Look for spindles on here in swapmeet,E'bay or snowmobile salvage yards and local sled rental places are good.
Good thing you did not have failure when out ( on a sidehill from hell ) !!!
I'm sure someone will have what you need. Heck I'll look in the garage as soon as poss.
 
Guessing Alternative Impact? On the arms. Completely wrong application for a hiem joint, they are designed strictly for tension and compression loads, not to be side loaded as used there.

Your call on fixing them or scraping them. I'd toss them in the dumpster and get some used Z-Broz or Holz if your doing a budget build.
 
Fabcraft arms use same setup on the bottom. If you had the thread size and measurements you can probably order a set online.

Timbersled arms also use same style lower balljoint.
 
Not Alternative Impact arms

My apologies, I was viewing the pics on my phone and didn't notice the ugly squirt gun welds. If I had I would not have insulted you.
But at that time I just noticed, that the basic design geometry is similar to the style you are known for. Straight tube with fish mouthed joints and plastic end caps.
 
not sure what brand those are but i have seen them before.

also, the shocks may be too long and thats why your having the hiem joint issues. the stock 900 rmk model uses a 17" long shock (from center to center bolt holes)
 
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