How do I know if my ATV ball joints are bad?
Bad ball joints may produce clunking noises that come from the front suspension that get continuously louder until they completely fail and break. If you start to notice uneven tire wear or that your steering wheel is wandering to the side, your ball joints may need to be replaced.
How much weight can a grizzly 660 pull?
Registered. My old 2002 660 was great for towing, rated for 1200 lbs and like suggested get a receiver hitch if your doing much, the OEM will snap off sooner or later.
How many miles will ball joints last?
Generally speaking, you should expect to have to have your ball joints replaced between 70,000 to 150,000 miles of driving. Excessive play in the joint can cause additional wear, and if a ball joint fails, your car’s suspension could collapse and you could lose control of the vehicle.
Do quads have a weight limit?
Adult size ATVs are designed to carry about 250lb of cargo. Typically you should place about 1/3rd of the weight on the front cargo rack and the remaining 2/3rd on the rear rack. The total payload capacity of an ATV ranges from 400 lb to 550 lb, with an average of about 490 lb.
What type of ATV is best for me?
If you are just planning on using the ATV for general riding around your property or easy trail rides, 550 cc or under is going to be plenty big enough. If you are going to be doing more aggressive trail riding, steeper hill climbing, or some towing and hauling, you will probably want to be in the 500 -700 cc range.
Do you need alignment after replacing ball joints?
alignment after ball joint is not necessary unless your previous alignment was done when ball joints were bad and loose. If your car is driving sloppy after ball joints replacement, check other suspension…
Is it bad to drive with bad ball joints?
You should not drive with a bad ball joint. Continuing to drive can cause damage to other vehicle components and if the joint fails completely you could lose control of the vehicle, leading to a crash and injuries.