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budman
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welding a broken frame on a rancher
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December 06, 2004, 06:08:37 PM »
What a bad ending to a bad luck weekend.
the middle front frame rail that supports the upper A frame has broken about 2/3 of the way around the bracket that is welded to it. I know it can be welded, but I am concerned about caster/camber that could be affected. I need to find someone or somewhere this can be fixed and keep the front wheel from being out of alignment. HELP!!!
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December 06, 2004, 07:13:49 PM »
budman, take a picture so we can see the problem. I work on sport quad. I dont know how the frame looks like. maybe I can help ?
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December 06, 2004, 07:16:52 PM »
I will post pics tomorrow...I didn't have my camera here.
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2005 F-150 4x4 (with NO mud on it)
2004 ATV trailer, 6' x 12'
34Qt Coleman cooler,
Case of Budweiser, "King Of Beers"
Several bungees.
00 Rancher 2x4 (mine)
05 Foreman 4x4 (not mine)
06 Recon (not mine)
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Re: welding a broken frame on a rancher
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December 07, 2004, 01:14:10 PM »
Crap...pics didn't turn out...I will borrow a digital camera so I don't have to develop more crappy shots
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2005 F-150 4x4 (with NO mud on it)
2004 ATV trailer, 6' x 12'
34Qt Coleman cooler,
Case of Budweiser, "King Of Beers"
Several bungees.
00 Rancher 2x4 (mine)
05 Foreman 4x4 (not mine)
06 Recon (not mine)
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Re: welding a broken frame on a rancher
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December 07, 2004, 03:59:22 PM »
So Budman does she know you broke the bike. HA
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December 07, 2004, 04:14:09 PM »
Actually....she took it better than I expected. my nuts hurt and only one black eye...but I live.... I blamed it on you for ditching us in ONF, and having to make our own trails...
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2005 F-150 4x4 (with NO mud on it)
2004 ATV trailer, 6' x 12'
34Qt Coleman cooler,
Case of Budweiser, "King Of Beers"
Several bungees.
00 Rancher 2x4 (mine)
05 Foreman 4x4 (not mine)
06 Recon (not mine)
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Re: welding a broken frame on a rancher
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December 07, 2004, 04:38:52 PM »
Did it just crack or did the salt get to it?
I drilled some larger holes in the undercarage of mine and rinse it and spray it after every ride out @ B.L.
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December 07, 2004, 07:42:02 PM »
Definatly a crack....I wash this thing REAL good, and it is solid with no appearance of salt or rust. as soon as I get a good photo, I'll post
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2005 F-150 4x4 (with NO mud on it)
2004 ATV trailer, 6' x 12'
34Qt Coleman cooler,
Case of Budweiser, "King Of Beers"
Several bungees.
00 Rancher 2x4 (mine)
05 Foreman 4x4 (not mine)
06 Recon (not mine)
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December 08, 2004, 03:26:25 AM »
Not stepping on Bid Dad's toes but if you don't get it fixed before Rodman then bring it and I'll have Mike or Scooter fix it up for you before the ride. See if Big D can take care of it first but you have a back up plan if that doesn't work out.Just a thought.
Mike
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Re: welding a broken frame on a rancher
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December 08, 2004, 03:29:43 AM »
U guy's carry an arc welder too? LOL
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U guy's carry an arc welder too? LOL
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Yeah, The only difference between us and you is we keep ours in the trailer and not on the quad.
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December 08, 2004, 06:37:08 AM »
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Not stepping on Bid Dad's toes but if you don't get it fixed before Rodman then bring it and I'll have Mike or Scooter fix it up for you before the ride. See if Big D can take care of it first but you have a back up plan if that doesn't work out.Just a thought.
Mike
Thanks Mike, I hope to have it fixed WAY before Rodman, but until I get a replacement truck, (see photo gallery Re bad luck 12/04), Rodman looks iffy at best. I hope I don't have to sell my cabin, but priorities!!! Dang!
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2005 F-150 4x4 (with NO mud on it)
2004 ATV trailer, 6' x 12'
34Qt Coleman cooler,
Case of Budweiser, "King Of Beers"
Several bungees.
00 Rancher 2x4 (mine)
05 Foreman 4x4 (not mine)
06 Recon (not mine)
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Re: welding a broken frame on a rancher
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December 08, 2004, 07:00:47 AM »
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Thanks Mike, I hope to have it fixed WAY before Rodman, but until I get a replacement truck, (see photo gallery Re bad luck 12/04), Rodman looks iffy at best. I hope I don't have to sell my cabin, but priorities!!! Dang!
No prob. If you don't have anyone that welds then get with Big Daddy and let him take a look at it. He's in your neck of the woods.
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