XTC-600 buddie folded trailing arm and tunnel

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Has anyone fixed a problem like this before. My friend hit a cement pole and the trailing arm folded about 3" out from the tunnel. It took the foot rest with it. I am thinking sledge hammer and puller.... then some 1/8" sheet aluminium to support it.
 

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I got to look at this last night.... Ohh boy, the radius rods are folded tight to the bulkhead. No cracks that I can see at this time. Shock came out fine, the other footwell is also hosed, this thing bounced of one cement pole into the one on the other side. It's going to be a big job to get it fixed.
 
Might as well replace the tunnel and check the bulkhead if the rest of the sled is worth it. I would bet that the engine no longer lines up with the clutches very well. The rear skid may be out of alignment as well. Big job best done in the summer or at least a heated garage. If on the other hand, he just wants to get by and get it running again I would replace the footrests, and reinforce the tunnel. Make sure everything is lined up as well as you can. Need a good 1/4" rivet gun to pull those structural rivets and lots of patience to get it right.
 
Not going to do all that (atleast I am not). Tomorrow its going in my garage (heated). I have welders, giant aircraft numatic rivet gun, and any other tool we might need for this job (we just replaced all the special rivets on both sides last weekend). I have 3/16" plate alum. to cut out a reinforcement for the foot well. I got the radius rods and new trailing arms right down the street as well. I think as long as the bulkhead is fine, it should be good to go (might not be as good looking as she was). I can toss the clutch alignment tool on first thing and see how far out it is. I just did that last weekend to this sled for him as well. Thanks, Doug
 
I'll post some pictures when I get the chance. It's fixed almost like new. Just 2 minor cosmetic blems on the running boards. Total cost of parts was $243.00. Trailing arm, upper and lower control arms, a few bolts, rivets and a lot of metal work. I can't believe this sled hit a cement post at 45 mph and looks so good today. The guy driving it is in worse shape than the sled. I have about 10 hours of repair into it. DING, your advice to check the clutch alignment was great, it was SPOT on thank god. I measured the bolts in the skid also center -2- center and they were all spot on as well. This guy just got VERY lucky. Doug
 
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