Think Im Screwed?

[gncc025]

I took my swingarm pivot bolt out to replace the bearings. when i went to pull the swingarm out all kinds of metal just fell out of the left side of the swing arm including bearings.

take a look at the pics and tell me what u think i should do. dont really want to fork out the money for a new swing. think im just going to install a new set of bearings and see if it holds up.

pic of the broke outer ring where the seal is supposed to fit down own.

[gncc025]

what it should look like

[gncc025]

the inside.:scary:

[coryatver]

yeah mine looked exactly like that I got a new houser 550 bucks. ouch.

[Scro]

I wouldn't run it. Water will get in easier since you won't be able to put the outer ring on. If it's a stock one, I could probably find you one around here.

[awsomeaussies]

Ehhh, that looks gross:ermm: Take a pressure washer to it and it might not look as bad as you think. If that doesn't work, Ebay:D

[73watermutt]

I would check out the bay. I have seen stockers go for as little as $80.00

[gncc025]

think im gonna try and weld a new ring on it. i dont think the weld will have to be real real strong, just enough to hold that dust seal on. if that dont work ill prolly get back to u scro or try ebay.

[xc_racer1]

ull have to buy a new swinger. that ones junk. even if u do weld a peice on it wont be as good and ull just keep goin through bearings. just look in the PARTS FOR SALE forum or go on ebay. im sure ull find something cheap

[MO-EX-RIDER]

i have a swinger off of an 04 that im parting out... as long as it comes off easy, i could ship out monday! pm me if interested!

[CarGuy7a]

yeah welding cast aluminum is a pain. trust me i've done it on other things that were cast aluminum. NOT FUN!!!!!

it can be done though but it's very hard

[gncc025]

yes ive heard:scary:

im gonna give it a shot though. not like i cant screw up the swing anymore than what it is lol.

[honda8&3]

Your pivot bolt wasn't seized up was it? If the swingarm looked like that you're lucky if it wasn't seized!:scary: When you put the thing back together use never seize. I use it on all of my bolts works like a charm:cool:

[gncc025]

nah it wasnt seized, thanks to PB Blaster

[Moded86R]

My swinger also looked like that.

I thought about it and I don't think it will hurt it to much.yes it may not seal as good.I don't believe it will break in 1/2 or anything.That seal is smashed between the frame and the swinger and it can't move because of that bolt.Also it has a metal bushing inside the seal.So everything is still held in the right spot nice and tight.

[gncc025]

got it all back together and so far so good. :bandit: