Temporary repair for lower a arm, who has done this?

[autowrench]

I did try a search, came up with mostly info on re-gluing. Who has done a "temporary " rivet or bolt job to a lower a arm on a 13 or later Pro? How well did it work for you? I'm figuring on either aftermarket replacement lowers or a complete 36" kit, but I don't have the cash right now. Just need to get through the holidays and I'm not riding yet anyway. Thanks!

Tom

 

[damx]

If you're arm comes apart on the mountain. Put in back in and use a good 1' ratchet strap. We use one last weekend for 120 miles and it was on problem. And a few times last year. When you're back home. Drill through the cast peace where the glue comes lose from and bolt it With a 1/4' bolt. 3 sled I ride with have done this and no problems.

 

[autowrench]

Thanks! It's sitting in my garage. I have no idea when it happened in the last year. I wouldn't have found it if I hadn't been replacing ski bumpers with Ski Doo ones to head off another problem. Dealer says they have not successfully had one replaced under warranty. Polaris always finds a scratch or something. 4 year warranty is looking sketchy right now...
Tom

 

[damx]

Well you have a ****ty dealer. I know of 11 that my friends have had come unglued and all were replaced that were under warranty.

 

[autowrench]

Maybe so, but they've been good up until now. The only way I'm putting stock on is if it's free to me! Normally I would probably write it off but it seems like a poor design.

Tom

 

[Danbot]

I did a patch repair on my 2013 to get a few rides in.
Rear tube had slid part way out of the ball joint casting, no bends or anything.

I carefully drilled a hole through the ball joint casting, being careful that it wouldn't interfere with the steering / suspension. I think it was a 7/16" bolt with a nylon nut, about 1.5" in from the end of the tube once seated fully. Held up fine for 200 miles until my replacement came in.

If I ever damage one on my 2015, I'm going to cheap out and get a set of timbersled SR lowers.

 

[autowrench]

That's what I've been hoping to hear. Not a long term fix, just to get me through a short term while I figure it out. Timbersled looks promising all right. Thanks1

Tom

 

[autowrench]

Did it. JB weld to replace Lords adhesive and a 5/16 bolt with nylock nut. Should get me through a few rides. With the thin snow around here, I'd be taking a chance with a new one right now. I need input on 36" front suspension. The Ski Doo XP Really needed the help. This sled rolls up so much easier, I'm not sure it's worth it.

Tom