P1000 Delton's painfully slow build

[Delton]

Last post for the night. Got everything bolted up but the rear guards and I'm too burned out to mess with it. Adding all this stuff is becoming a chore so time to step away. It's supposed to be fun lol.

 

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[pct]

where did you get your skid pan

 

[Delton]

where did you get your skid pan

S&S Fabrication out of KY. I'll post a pic of their business card with contact info. No website but you can contact them through FB.

 

[Delton]

 

[Delton]

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I'll try and get better pics of it installed. I gotta figure out an easier way to lift this heavy thing up lol. I tried the overhead hoist in shop but it almost ripped the mount out of the 8x8 post its attached to. It was too late to drag out my tractor last night to try it. The loader is only rated at 1200 lbs so it might not work anyhow. Also gotta get bigger jackstands cause my 2tons aren't high enough to reach it when raised with floor jack.

 

[Delton]

Big thanks to AK_Centurion for pointing out the U-bolts on my guards were backwards. This is my first install and the instructions are very unclear. Glad I checked my thread before taking it mudding or I might've had a huge mess on my hands lol. This forum has been so helpful!!! You guys/gals rock

 

[Delton]

 

[Delton]

I had actually gotten burned out on installing stuff on my 1000 this past week. Now that I'm at work I'm catching myself wishing I was back under it adding more accessories lol. I'm telling ya it's an addiction!! Here are a couple shots of Wednesdays ride.

Did some Creek riding.

Testing my new higher center of gravity lol. Stable as a rock so far.

My next purchase will be a snorkel. I must've deleted the pic I took of the mudhole, it was deeeep. I went through it the first time and buried it halfway through. Said a quick prayer, put it in reverse, and nailed that sucker lol. It backed right out. Noticed there was a good tree for winch anchor going the other direction so I went through the other way. It pulled on through. I have a video but it won't load. May have to use YouTube. Anyways, you can see how much mud made it inside lol. Both feet soaking wet almost up to my knees. I love this friggin machine!!!!!!

 

[pct]

Thanks for info

 

[Delton]

Thanks for info

Skid and guards seem really well built. Im a metal guy and just couldn't make myself get the plastic ones. Nothing against them, it's just how I am. Haven't had a chance to try them out yet. Kinda hate to scratch the wrinkle powder coating, but that's what it's for lol. Plus nobody ever sees it anyways (hopefully) lol.

 

[pct]

cant wait to get mine out maybe sat

 

[Tot]

I like the looks of @joeymt33 snorkel. I think that's what I'm going to do because it's easy to hide incase of warranty work.

 

[Delton]

Haven't done much to it but enjoy it until today. Tuesday I put the skid and guards to the test. They took a pretty good beating and came out looking good. So I got a snorkel on the way but hadn't done anything with the vent lines. Went to Autozone today and got some hose. Everything is up high now. Did both diffs, subtrans, gas tank, fan motor, and that little box behind drivers seat with all the cables. If water gets into any of those units, I must be in water up to my neck lol.

 

[Delton]

I picked these up Tuesday. I want to keep my Bighorns on the deluxe rims so I gotta find some more for these. I'd settle for some stamped steel ones if I can find them. They are strictly for rough play lol.

 

[Delton]

Put the Pioneer away and paid attention to what's really important in life. Emilee and I laid on her trampoline and watched the sun disappear. It was a gorgeous sunset.

 

[Delton]

Finally decided on some wheels for the Blackwater Evos. STI HD6 in machined/black. Don't look too hard to keep clean lol. Should be here Wed around same time my snorkel gets here. That should be it for major mods. Now maybe the mad spending is over (yeah right) lol.

 

[joeymt33]

Finally decided on some wheels for the Blackwater Evos. STI HD6 in machined/black. Don't look too hard to keep clean lol. Should be here Wed around same time my snorkel gets here. That should be it for major mods. Now maybe the mad spending is over (yeah right) lol.

Can't wait to see that!

 

[Delton]

We need a thread in wheels/tires that shows everyone's aftermarket rims mounted. That way a new buyer like me can see how they look on the machine. Some nice sideways shots.

 

[Delton]

STI HD6 Gloss Black Machined ATV / UTV Wheels Rims for Can-Am Maverick
Here they is

 

[Tot]

We need a thread in wheels/tires that shows everyone's aftermarket rims mounted. That way a new buyer like me can see how they look on the machine. Some nice sideways shots.

Why don't you start it then lol