Bent tie rod

[Scittyhep]

So I bent a tie rod on my 21 hardcore last trip. Hit a stump getting turned around at 5mph. Put the new one on and now my bars are not straight with skis. Cannot find anything else that’s bent. Do I adjust to make things straight or what else can I look at?

 

[0neoldfart]

Personally I’d check the spindles, unless there is evidence the lower a-arm was tagged...

 

[bgraff1]

spindles are weak and could of bent also. set the bars straight and adjust the tie rods for 1/4" toe out. which ever side wasnt bent should of still been straight with the bars, if not you have something else bent

 

[old700]

I would look at the bracket that the steering post pivots on down in the bulkhead. Broke 2 on my Sidewinder and its the same chassis. I think Cat makes an upgrade that doubles up all the material down there.