Loose steering stem

[1statv]

My steering stem feels loose (has play in it). Any advice??

 

[alex456123]

steering stem bearings or tie rods. check em both.

 

[1statv]

Didn't know it had a bearing might be that . I can turn it slight (rough estimate) half inch before it turn tires and i can shake it slightly with out making the wheels move . So I'm assuming bearing is bad

 

[beastlywarrior228]

Tie rod ends

 

[1statv]

So I have to replace this whole piece ??

 

[alex456123]

yep! all 4 of them.

 

[1statv]

I hope this works I just don't see what the loose feel/play has to do with the tie rid end but whom I'm I to know lol im still a newbie

 

[buzzy613]

have fun beating the old ones out

 

[Gen1Pat]

Do yourself a favor and get the MOOSE or ALLBALLS 12mm HD tie rod kit. They run about 85 on ebay.

 

[1statv]

I was playing around today and noticed that when I move it the play is more up towards the steering stem clamp. Is that normal or should the stem be stiff no play at all???

 

[alex456123]

you need a new stem bearing i do believe.

 

[lbjamm]

Ah hell, replace it all

 

[alex456123]

agreed better to be safe cause if one of those rod ends goes its not gunna be pretty.

 

[1statv]

Ah hell, replace it all

I hear yea... So you paying for the bearing or the tie rods ???? Lol

 

[lbjamm]

Ah hell, throw in some a arms to, its on me...lol

 

[1statv]

Ah hell, throw in some a arms to, its on me...lol

Yessssssss nothing like bromance on a atv forum