In another thread we were talking about repairing trailing arms.
I bent my right one last year and did a quick repair but didn't replace it. I've been watching for deals and as luck would have it, just last week I bought a set of light weight t-arms I was going to install after our trip to the UP last wekend. Well during the trip I hit a rock and did a number on the right side. The t-arm bent further back toward the rider and damaged the tunnel, mounting bracket, foot rest and the t-arm.
What do you think fellas, is the tunnel (and the season) salvageable? I think I'll pull and replace the t-arm, mount, foot rest and try to flatten the tunnel. Not quite sure how I'll flatten it yet, I'm thinking two steel plates and a big clamp. I've found a used tunnel in perfect condition locally for $150 but if I need to replace that it will be a big job because of in addition the usuall work I will need to re install the M-10 skid.I'll either wait for warm weather to do it or say
it and part out the sled.
So what are your opinions? Should it stay or should it go? Anyone have any ideas on the best way to get the tunnel back in shape?
Thanks, Greg
I bent my right one last year and did a quick repair but didn't replace it. I've been watching for deals and as luck would have it, just last week I bought a set of light weight t-arms I was going to install after our trip to the UP last wekend. Well during the trip I hit a rock and did a number on the right side. The t-arm bent further back toward the rider and damaged the tunnel, mounting bracket, foot rest and the t-arm.
What do you think fellas, is the tunnel (and the season) salvageable? I think I'll pull and replace the t-arm, mount, foot rest and try to flatten the tunnel. Not quite sure how I'll flatten it yet, I'm thinking two steel plates and a big clamp. I've found a used tunnel in perfect condition locally for $150 but if I need to replace that it will be a big job because of in addition the usuall work I will need to re install the M-10 skid.I'll either wait for warm weather to do it or say

So what are your opinions? Should it stay or should it go? Anyone have any ideas on the best way to get the tunnel back in shape?
Thanks, Greg