More progress today but it's not complete. Couldn't source 45° fittings without using 2 fittings each. More fittings = more chances for leaks so I went with 90° like Alaskan suggested.
I'm in a pretty good sized city but couldn't find anybody that had a vent similar to the round ones in the kit. Hoping I can save about 50% and order straight from MCC rather than Polaris.
More observations:
-the "instructions" give a specific torque value for the hose clamps...they're spring clamps! We have zero control over the amount of torque they apply.
-I hate spring clamps in tight spaces...and I have the special pliers made just for them.
-they tell you to clamp off the radiator hoses to cut and install the tee fittings. On the lower hose this is do-able but it leaves a crappy cut on the hose. On the upper hose the cut is to be placed practically in the center of the machine above the winch. Good luck getting 2 sets of pinch off pliers, a knife and both hands in there. I yanked that whole hose out and assembled it on the workbench.
-multiple test-fittings of that hose after assembly (prior to installing the clamps) showed me that the tee was touching the winch contactor bracket and the hose itself was going to rub on the winch bracket. I wrapped a piece of scrap clear hose around it to protect it from chafing. I used clear so I could spot any leaks in the tee junction (and because that's what I had laying around).
-comparing the amount of mud/rocks/debris collected around the suspension and wheelwell to the lack of such behind the Grizzz-Tek radiator guards tells me they were a smart purchase. Good job Randy!
-the hottie took her time with the Dremel and a sander making sure the dash vents fit just right. She reported back that the indentations cast into the backside of the dash for the vents are indeed the correct size. Kudos Polaris (see, I'm not ALWAYS bashing them).
-duct work and reassembly tomorrow. I have another major addition that I'm hoping will be delivered by Thanksgiving.
