The stock spherical bearings on the Arctic Cat Wildcat XX lower control arms are prone to cyclic fatigue stress failure under aggressive off-road use. This project involved 3D scanning the original control arm to capture precise bearing seat geometry, then designing a drop-in delete kit to replace the stock bearings with significantly larger, more durable spherical bearings.
A prototype was 3D printed and test fitted to validate fitment and geometry before a full manufacturing package was created for mass production.
Interactive Model
Build Log
3D Scanning
Captured precise bearing seat geometry and interface dimensions of the Arctic Cat Wildcat XX lower control arm using structured light 3D scanning.
Geometry Analysis
Analyzed scan data to fully characterize the stock bearing envelope and identify the maximum allowable replacement bearing size within the existing packaging constraints.
SolidWorks Design
Designed the delete kit as a drop-in replacement retaining all OEM mounting points while accommodating significantly larger, more durable spherical bearings.
Prototype & Test Fit
FDM printed the prototype and test fitted on the vehicle to validate geometry, fitment, and bearing seat alignment before finalizing for production.
Material Selection
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Tooling Design
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Production Run
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Take to Market
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Build Gallery
3D Printing — Part 1
3D Printing — Part 2
3D Scanning Process