Replacing bent strut part question.

[ROFF]

Was so wrapped up in the interior this winter I neglected to give the drive train the needed attention.    Have some vibration so I took a look at the running gear.   Uncoupled the shaft and it’s very hard to turn and I clearly have a bent strut.    Looking at Bakes it says the XTI and FXi have unique struts.    Go figure.   
 

https://www.bakesonline.com/malibu-boats-1-18-16-degree-strut-complete-with-bushings.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6bOj4omi8AIVNG1vBB1-QQ8dEAQYASABEgIDCfD_BwE

Anyone have any knowledge of this?   Will make some calls tomorrow. 
 

TIA

[justgary]

Remove it and straighten it on a press stand.

 

[Bozboat]

1 hour ago, justgary said:

Remove it and straighten it on a press stand.

 

Bend there done that 😂

[ROFF]

Yea I think I’ll give that a try first.   Think my neighbor may have a press.  

[Dampsquid]

Give Minnesota Inboard a call. I paid a hell of a lot less than that Bakes price a couple of years ago. 

[ROFF]

Thanks.   Bakes ended up having one.  The angle is 12.2 deg.   
 

I was actually able to straitened it with a ratchet strap wrapped around the trailer!

[UWSkier]

1 hour ago, ROFF said:

Thanks.   Bakes ended up having one.  The angle is 12.2 deg.   
 

I was actually able to straitened it with a ratchet strap wrapped around the trailer!

Check your alignment and shaft runout 

[ROFF]

Yep.   Going to do the alignment if it ever stops raining!     Needs it.