I'm about to buy a V as soon as I sell my warrior and I can't wait! I was just curious as to what armor you guys have been running on them. I do alot of trail riding, so I want to get a swing arm skid and probably a full chasis skid as well as a front bumper. I'm debating on the A-arm skid plates, but will probably end up getting them. I know with chain driven quads a rear is basically required material, but I would assume they would be slightly less important with a shaft drive although I dont want to crack the diff. I just wanted your input on which I should invest in first, and also what brands make the good stuff for the Vforce, as far as fitment and quality also which offers the best overall protection. I dont want a front bumper that blocks the headlight beam path, and from some of the pics i have seen it apprears that some of the bumpers do. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance.

Ross

 

I would go with Pro Armor for the underside protection. This is because they recess their mounting bolts, making them difficult to damage on the trail. I bought Ricochet Armor for my Prairie. It's also good armor, but the bolts are right out and exposed.

 

I think most any brand of belly skid will do, but I prefer one that goes all the way up the front spar of the frame, many end right there and don't cover the front of the frame. I've got a DG Baja and it is good and study with flush mount allen heads so it won't grab anything. For the swingarm the only one I would run is the PRM. It is BEEFY and covers the whole swingarm, not just the rear diff like most of them out there. Lots of good bumpers out there, I run an AC and like it, but some guys say it will fold in a take out the radiator in a crash. I think the PRM bumpers mount low and many racers use them because of the radiator issue with the AC, Roll, and many others. I've never run a-arm guards, I just wheelie over stuff lol, but I guess they would help if you are running in alot of rocks. i just don't really see what they do besides keep the a-arms looking nice. If you hit anything substantial, it is still going to bend/break an a-arm or something else. Just my opinion.

As far as fitment, My DG and my PRM stuff fits great, anything I have ever bought from AC or Pro Armor, it seems like I have to beat on it or drill out the holes to get them to line up. AC also makes stuff for Roll Design.

 

thanks for the input guys, that really helps out my decision making process.