What the thread found

• When a sled cannot maintain balance after rotating 180 degrees and instead finds a new balance point, this indicates an internal mechanical issue rather than an operator error.
• A bent gimbal pin can cause persistent balance failure across all orientations of the sled.
• Before assuming gimbal damage, recenter the gimbal following the manufacturer's centering procedure, as improper gimbal center position can mimic balance problems.

Depends on

• The gimbal centering procedure referenced is specific to Ultra 2 model documentation.
• The diagnosis of bent gimbal pin came only after troubleshooting; the underlying cause of the impact damage was not fully explored in the thread.

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