Backhoe Backhoe sub frame bent!

[BigAl]

Has anyone else experienced the backhoe subframe getting a curve to it ? My DK45 now has about a 1 1/2" curve to it if you sight down the top of the subframe .I am sure it was straight when I got it . I always work with my outriggers down and think I might have got this curve when I was digging out a 24" stump on the ranch . I have not checked with the dealer to see if this is a warranty item yet . Any thoughts ?
Thx, Big Al

 

[DK35vince]

Another member recently mentioned a lot of flex in his subframe, seems yours may have flexed 1 to many times /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif.
If it were mine, if warranty will fix it I'd let them. If warranty will not cover it, I would have the original subframe straighten and reinforced with heavy channnel in side the subframe rail to prevent it from happening again.
No sence spending the money on a new subframe just to have the same thing happen again.
Beefing up the one you have would likely be stronger and cheaper.
My 2 cents..