Bent tunnel? What to do?

[Deasoninc]

I noticed this past weekend that my tunnel is bent. Don't really know when it how it happened.



Question is can a guy bang this out and fix it or do I have to replace the back half?

 

[Bnorth]

I would try a hammer and dolly and see how it goes. If it doesn't work replace the extension.

 

[glengine]

Just replace the back part. It is only like 145.00 from cat then just drill out old rivets and rivet new one on. The rivets probably came loose on the rear footrests.

 

[cdnemsguy]

What might has happened is when you backed it off your ramp to unload it, the tail hit the ground at an angle. This is how mine bent anyways.

 

[Modman]

Replace it. Once its bent, its compromised, it will re-bend twice as easy next time (been here, done this).

 

[Deasoninc]

Ok , I have the new tunnel extension ($127). Any ideas on the size/quantity and type of rivets I am gonna need?

 

[CatMan16]

I would recommend buying or borrowing an air rivet gun. I changed out my extension and there are way to many to put in by hand. I bought the cheap one at princess auto and it worked great. There are couple different sizes and lengths that you need but I don't remember exactly what they are.

 

[blastoff]

Best to get rivets from dealer or go to Accufast fasteners in Edmonton, google there number.

 

[Deasoninc]

Thanks for the info. I do have an air rivet gun. So I have that covered. Good idea. Ill get a few of the proper sizes and then goto the other place.

 

[Deasoninc]

Should I use stainless steel ones ?

 

[gibsons]

Do not use stainless. If you ever have to do work again to the tunnel you'll be swearing. Trust me I know.

 

[gotboost]

I replaced my buddy's back half of his tunnel really easy to do

 

[Deasoninc]

Got er done with lots of time left over to enjoy some red cups. Thanks for the info everyone.

 

[SLEDBUNNYRACING]

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Got er done with lots of time left over to enjoy some red cups. Thanks for the info everyone.

Nothing a few buddies and beers can seem to fix.