[rmj6480]

A blow off tool is no problem, you could run an impact, or air ratchet, most air tools don't use a ton of air. You definitely would not run something like a DA sander long on it.

Thanks for answering my follow up question.

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[MMX]

Been a while since I posted anything in here, but I've done a little something. Some of you know, I've never cared about having a radio in the G, and it's also one of my pet peeves, having some other inconsiderate individual blasting his radio, when the wife and I are trying to enjoy some peaceful time on the trail.


Regardless the wife has commented a time or two, she wouldn't mind some music every once in a while, so I started looking at stuff. I didn't want to spend a whole lot, and definitely didn't want to be a nuisance to anybody else. I wound up getting a Boss radio that has AM/FM, blue tooth, and most importantly, will accept music from a thumbdrive. For speakers I got Boss 6.5's, and some speaker pods I found on ebay. I have a total of about $225 in the whole thing, and is plenty for what we needed.


Made a plate out of .118 Kydex to mount the radio in.

Mounted the speakers strategicly right over our heads, so it doesn't have to be played loud to hear, angled them just enough, so you can hear both speakers from either side, so you still get the stereo effect.

Mounted a USB port in the dash, to keep my thumbdrive out of the elements.

And fabbed up an antenna mount on the back.

 

[stufarmer]

Very clean install my friend ..

 

[RockinRonnie]

very nice install! I agree I think my stock radio in the deluxe is all you need and have only had it on maybe three times and that was setting still. I enjoy the ride without the radio.

 

[mtoma]

Getting ready to buy these same tires with a 14" 5+2 wheel setup and wondering of you're having any rubbing at all, especially now with the front sway bar disconnected?
Great looking setup.

 

[MMX]

I've only had very minor rubbing under extreme flex, nothing to worry about though.

 

[Monblock]

Nice inexpensive sound setup. As for me, I wouldn’t have one if you gave me a truckload of em. No radio on my Harley, boat snowmobile, ATVs, or dirt bike either, I love the sound of mechanical things and am always listening for that squeak, rattle, or pop noise. My wife did bring along a little Bluetooth speaker and her phone on an evening ride last week. That won’t be happening again either. I know some folks love them, heck my little brother can’t walk without music.

 

[MMX]

This is more for me to log, than anything. I ordered a wheel bearing greaser tool, with the hole in the middle off eBay for $17.50. Finally got to put it to use today, with the machine at 720 miles. Everything went smoothly, only slight issue I found was, one of the hub to rotor bolts was just a little loose. Money well spent on the greaser, took 20-22 pumps to get them good. I used marine grade grease.

 

[MMX]

Finally broke down and put some windows in this thing, so we can ride when it's cold. Glass was not an option, as I didn't want invest that much, for something that'll only get used a few months a year. Plus, with the way we ride, I don't think glass would last very long. I've banged my cage on trees, rocks, and all kind of stuff, and I'm sure the shock would shatter a glass window.


Anyway, got a piece of 1/4" thick Lexan from a local shop, and after making a cardboard template, transferred the shape to the lexan. Stuck some foam down from Home Depot, and holding it in with some velcro straps, also from HD.

For the back I went with Tusk's rear scratch resistant poly window.

I went with this for two reasons. First, the lower panel is separate, and made of aluminum. Second, if the window get scratched up, it'll be easy to get one cut out of lexan.


Inside of lower panel.

 

[MMX]

Just want to add. The fit and finish on that Tusk window is outstanding. One of the cheapest on the market, but I think the quality would be hard to beat.

 

[MMX]

Picked up some SuperATV high clearance, 1.5" offset front arms, and put them on today. Dealt with Erik, our vendor rep here, and he was extremely helpful, and a super nice guy.

Did some minor adjusting, but think I'll do a light more. According to my angle finder, the wheels are exactly straight up, but I'd like too have just a little negative camber.

Rubbing wasn't really an issue before, and it definitely won't be now. Got a ton of room behind the tire now.

 

[MMX]

No pictures, but installed a Tusk 3/8" UHMW skid plate, from Rocky Mountain ATV.

Unfortunately it wasn't that simple. When I got the box, it looked like it went through a war zone. My wife said, you better get some pics of that box, just in case, so I did. Opened it up, all that was in there were the skids, not hardware, instructions or anything. Called RM/ATV, and spoke to a nice lady, that asked me to email her some pictures. I did. A couple days later I get a package with the hardware pack, instructions, and some long rocker spacers. Get to installing, and reading the parts list, I realize I'm missing the rear skid plate. Son of a *****!


Forward the same email with box pics to RM/ATV, and thank them for the hardware, but tell them I'm also missing the rear skid. The next day, I get an email saying they would have to make it, and will send it out ASAP. a Few hours later, I get another email, saying it shipped.


This has by far been the most frustrating online purchase I've ever made, and all due to the crappy practices of FedEx. RM/ATV has been a pleasure to deal with, and got right on my issues, with no push back at all. I've bought several things from them, and will continue to do so.


The skid plate is awesome BTW, and install wasn't bad at all.


SOMETHING IMPORTANT, EVERYBODY SHOULD CHECK. The factory wiring about middle to rear of the machine had been laying on the driveshaft, rubbed the wrap clean off, and was working on the wire insulation. Fortunately it had not made it through yet. Got that all taped up, and recovered, then double zip tied it up next to the intake tubes.


Pull your skid and check for that, it could save you a lot of trouble, and maybe your life.

 

[elkaholic]

I will be interested in a review of the skid after you run it on some trails. I have looked at that one but would rather have a 1/2 skid ... but then again the price is right on the Tusk one


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[MMX]

As sturdy as this 3/8" one seems to be, I can't foresee a need for 1/2". But I guess anything worth doing, is worth over doing. LOL

 

[MMX]

More for my documentation than anything. Changed the front diff, and trans fluid today.


Also ran the lower a arm adjusters out one more round. Went from straight up, to about .5-1 degree negative camber. Satisfied with that.


We got a trip to Brimstone coming up, so got to make sure this thing is ready. Engine oil change next weekend, along with the truck's oil.

 

[Herdfan]

Have you had any issues getting the tire off?

Went to swap my Terrabites on HD5's and it was a huge PITA to get the thin walled spline drive to slide over the lugs. finally put some grease in it and it worked better.

This will be my last rims that use recessed lugs.

 

[MMX]

No trouble at all with the lugs or socket.

 

[Pirate]

MMX, running my tires straight up and down.

Interested if you notice anything different with a bit of negative camber.

Tire wear maybe?

Just interested. I posted on how I set mine up and provided a lot of info on where the adjusters wound up for zero camber.

Got data on where you wound up? Mine is sure a lot different than what SuperATV has in their instructions...

Thanks,

Pirate

 

[MMX]

No data, I'm not that thorough, but I believe I'm 2 rounds out on the lower arms, from SATV's setting, maybe three. One round wound up being .5-.75 a degree in camber. I was dead on zero, turned one round yesterday, and I'm not quite to -1 degree.

I do very little pavement riding, so tire wear shouldn't be an issue. Mine were straight up, but I like to make sure I have good turn in, as I do some high speed drifting on dirt trails, that I know nobody will be coming the opposite direction. I also run 1/8" toe in on the front. I did some racing back in the day, along with aggressive driving on some mountain roads, and those settings are just personal preferences.


I meant to throw the angle finder on the rear, as it has noticeable negative camber, and it's untouched since the factory, but forgot to do it.

 

[MMX]

Polaris XP flares installed.

I was expecting some trimming to work with my homemade sliders, but was not bad at all.

The Tusk skid plate required a little trimming too, along with the flares inner portion.

Love the way they did the inner wheel area, front and rear. Very clean look.

I was worried about them making the wheels look sucked in, but it's not bad at all. 5+2 wheels, 30x10 tires.

Overall very happy with the fit and finish. The fronts were definitely where most of my time was spent. Took about an hour and a half to the the left front, getting the trimming right, little by little. Did the right front in about 30 minutes. Rear was a breeze, no mods neccessary.