I don't want to sound like i am mr. money bags....but i like nice things for my atv .. i bought it strip and added stuff to it .....i just spoke to elliot here in cali that runs ron woods racing .....he make your bombardier scream....when i get the time i am going to buy his exhaust system that adds 10-20 hp....but for now i want to buy real good strong durable skid plates...... like polycarbonate airospace stuff.....anybody know anything about it ...... thanks

 

If you want the best, I would use stainless steel, 1/8", and have a welder make up a set of skids for you. You would need to double to 1/4" up front where the spar beam first makes contact with obstacles.

A more practical approach is to get at least 11" clearance front and rear by installing Crutchfield, Elkas, Works, etc. shocks and springs. The front suspension on our outys is not very good, and my 800xt springs sagged in front to only 8" ground clearance. I got a set of Crutchfield shocks/springs all around, went from 8" to 12" in the front, 10 to 11" in the rear. That is the first thing I would do. BTW, the ride is amazing with his suspension. Also, I have nothing to do with Crutchfield, just an owner who appreciates good products and service.

After you have good GC, the skid plates become much less critical. You could just go with the aluminum Ricochet plates out of Idaho, easy to install, you're good to go.

Before or during the suspension change, I would also get a Precision Racing Product steering stabilizer through Ed Crutchfield. No more bump steer, no more sore anything regarding your upper body, and you will actually go faster on rough trails cause the tires, suspension and stabilizer are taking the beating, not you. You can ride rough trails all day, not tired, not sore.

 

I make em myself out of puckboard or ,or other "ABS" type plastic, and a heat gun. I leave tabs at strategic points to heat up and wrap over the frame. Then cut the tabs down so the whole thing snaps on and off. Usually secure them to the frame tubes with HD Zip ties.
Done em for 2 BigBears, KFX400, Sportsman 700, Grizz 660, and a King quad.
Haven't done any A-arms yet.

 

One of the nicest sets I have seen was built out of a really "greasy" high density polyethylene. He built them because at the time he got his outty no one was making skida and it was obvious that the outty was in desperate need of them. He had beat these to death and they have really held up quite well. They're scarred up for sure the last time I seen them but they had plenty of service life left. Instead of grabbing rocks like aluminum does these seem to glide over. I was pretty impressed.

They were easy to work with too he said. The material comes in various thicknesses and you can work it with woodworking tools or machine tools. You could locate it at your local materials jobber I would think.

 

hey thanks for the tip u all......i already have a 13 inches from ground up with my big horn maxx tires 26x12x12....26x10x12...and the itp ss 108 wheels they r awesome.....i like the idea of the company u told me to use.....and i will do that......i will also like to change my exhaust system.....thanks