SO good news first, the pilot is running like mad right now (AV Gas :)). Went to a local MX/SxS area this past weekend and went a bit crazy. Never had the buggy running this good so I was hitting anything that even closely resembled a jump. Got some great air on a few -
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Even hit the quarter mile track and tried to go up against a few banshees (and lost). Then I was chasing a buddy on a dirt bike and came off an incline a bit too fast for the angle and next thing I knew, I was coming down on the nose. I could hear the gasps of all that witnessed the spectacle but my seat belt and wrist restraints did their jobs and after going end over end a few times, I landed on the roof, unbuckled and got out completely unscathed. Flipped the buggy back on its wheels and after taking a little inventory and a slow drive around, I could see the rear tire was not holding air and wobbling when it spun and the front wheels were a bit out of alignment. Figured it would be a good time to trailer up and take my show home.
Did an initial inspection today and here is the list so far of things I noticed:
1. Right rear tire wobbling when it spins - rim bent - replaced with a spare and seems axle is good, spinning straight now
2. Front and rear bumpers both mashed up pretty good (no biggie - they did their job too)
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3. Upper roll cage appears fine - no damage other than some scratches/scrapes/scuffs
4. Front end is out of whack - with the steering turned a little to the left, the left tire looks straight and the right one is turned in.
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The rear section of my right upper a arm is bent inwards towards the shock and binding on the spring. And based on how much farther the top of the R wheel is out compared to the L, it looks like i may have bent the knuckle as well. Again.
I guess what I need to know now is does anyone have any insight as to how to get a baseline on straightening a front end when you're not sure if either side is still within tolerance?