Project Razr

Engine and Hid headlight conversion waiting for me when I got home ;D
Engine is not even dirty , changed the oil and in it went !
Bolted up, now need to hook up all wiring and accessories .
Also noticed that all control arm bushings are shot & the universal joints in the front driveshaft are wasted also :-\
May need rear hub bearings , too
Explorer would have been shelling out some more $$$
Should be running tomorrow if there is no hidden punishment
Then I will give it a better inspection
So far only one missing motor mount bolt :-[

$2000 box of pink popcorn?

Nice, take time to cover those frame bolt tips in grease, you will thank yourself later.

Alot of info on bushing and tierod end issues. Not sure if superdaves carry 570 parts

 

Resq wrote:

What type of rims MrP?  I like those

They are STI wheels with ITP center caps.
Duro 26x9x12 power grip radials all 4 tires so you can rotate them
Explorer said the OEM ones stuck out too far and one got knocked off so he found ITP replacements ..

After repairing damaged crankshaft threads(from someone using a clutch puller)
2 snapped off coil mounting bolts,
looking at pictures online to see line, wiring and hose routing,
It's now burning dead Dinosaurs again!
Throttle cable may be broken , it doesn't work.
Then put the bodywork back on.

Everyone is recommending Superdaves, I will order some bushings from there
....
Rode it around my neighborhood without any body work on the rear , this thing will take some getting used to .....
Seems to have some decent power ....
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Need every bushing front and rear for a-arms and spindles replaced - totally shot ...
Need front drive shaft universal joints
Need right side steering rack boot
Needs blown rear muffler flange gasket replaced
Needs one broken grease fitting extracted & replaced on rear arm
Need to fabricate a rear underpan/engine skid plate...

So you are saying it is sort of alive

Looks like you have everything under control, looking good

Ed , didnt you use a Napa u-joint in your front drive shaft?
It lives, but the driveshaft is banging around underneath it , lol

 

Least you know more about it, and whats in it once your finished...   get it together, we need to cover some miles  

Starting to look like a 570 again

Found a used 2014 driveshaft with 44 miles/6 hrs on it in Arizona for $119 shipped to my door .
Splines on the transmission end yoke sloppy on my drive shaft.
I will put new joints in the old one and keep it .
We need to get together , I am getting eager to Punish it

Jeff, you ask about u-joints got them from NAPA, Precision # 1501, for some reason I also put 812 on the box. They can be greased. I think Sportsman found some also but don't know the #. NAPA is the only place I found them.

From all the parts you are putting on it, it sounds like it has already been punished pretty good.

When you are ready for test drive give me a shout.

Thanks ED I will , probably a Thursday or a Friday !

Gary will also have to take a day off work sick and join us

The Drive Shaft


The punishment involved changing it
Remove seats , console, unbolt floor and lift it.
Remove front bumper , loosen right tie rod end , loosen frt differential , remove rf axle nut & push out axle , raise differential , knock out bastard lock pin

Still need- install HID kit
Right tie rod end ,
All 4 brakes metal on metal against rotors ,
Right steering rack boot & its rideable ..
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Will need replaced soon because of excessive play/wear -
Every control arm bushing - 32 of them
All front ball joints
All 4 wheel bearings
Need stabilizer bar bushings to reinstall.

Keep the pictures and updates coming. I enjoy seeing the progress.

How many miles were on it Jeff? I'm just stunned by the all the things in need of repair... If that's typical, I couldn't afford to operate one.

Lee wrote:

How many miles were on it Jeff?  I'm just stunned by the all the things in need of repair...  If that's typical, I couldn't afford to operate one.

2090.
Yes, pretty much typical Polaris issues.
Polaris need greased after every ride and power wash.
The ball joints and front drive shaft u-joints are sealed auto style parts which is why they are junk.
If they could be greased they would survive.
Bushings are cheap and need upgraded to something other than rubber.
Hub bearings go bad on all makes/models due to moisture /mud.

I like my blue quad more every day!!

I think a 'Large' percentage of maintenance/repairs depends on,
first off, where you ride - second, how you ride....   

10-4. I know a couple of guys that could break an anvil. They just can't help it...

Too much rippin' and tearin'

Steering rack boots $19.99 total for both sides shipped to my house from FLIP mfg in Texas,



All 4 sets of brake pads severe duty sintered metal for $50,36 shipped to my house from Race Driven in the UP of Michigan arrived this morning .



Ordered Tuesday early am , what GREAT FAST service !
That's enough to get it together and go ride later today / tonight

Tie rod ends may be here later today also or tomorrow .

Didnt have an exhaust gasket but I did have a VW exhaust manifold gasket , a few cuts later and I had a RZR exhaust flange gasket




Didnt have any rear stabilizer bar bushings but I did have 4 VW Jetta shock bushings & cups


Looking through my disaster garage and shed for 4 more so I can hook up the front bar .