Honda Rancher TRX420 FE – Front End Trouble

I ran the quad hard and after that i heard some metal to metal noises in my front end. The noises only occurred when iturn the steering handles all the way to one side or the other and hit the gas. I recently changed out my CVBoots. First time doing it. While I was in there, the ball bearings came out and the balls fell all over the place. I reassembled and put back together. Everything was good until recently. Any suggestions besides tearing apart? ? I am guessing the bearings should be changed….But not sure. Sound right?

Also, I found aftermarket bearing kits….anyone have any success with these or stay with OEM? I ride seldom, as a casual rider. Thx for input.

Honda Rancher TRX420 FE – Front End Trouble

I ran the quad hard and after that i heard some metal to metal noises in my front end. The noises only occurred when iturn the steering handles all the way to one side or the other and hit the gas. I recently changed out my CVBoots. First time doing it. While I was in there, the ball bearings came out and the balls fell all over the place. I reassembled and put back together. Everything was good until recently. Any suggestions besides tearing apart? ? I am guessing the bearings should be changed….But not sure. Sound right?

Also, I found aftermarket bearing kits….anyone have any success with these or stay with OEM? I ride seldom, as a casual rider. Thx for input.