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The skid plate was a fairly large undertaking, but after looking at the stock skid plate it was well worth the time. I would not drive the unit off road without an upgraded skid plate. We started with 2 4'x8 sheets of 1/2" UHMW. We stood the unit on its tail and made a crude template out of cardboard attached to the stock skid plate. We were able to start at the tail and run 8' which matched up to bolt holes that I assume are for an aftermarket bumper or plow mound at the front end, this was good spot for a joint for the front piece.
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Once the template was finished we transferred it to a fresh piece of UHMW and traced on the pattern, marked mounting points and drain locations.
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We then used a router to smooth the edges and create a channel to put the bend needed at the tail end.
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Finally attach the mid skid plate panel. Took a few "slightly modified" washers complete the install, but they should hold up.
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Next step was to prepare the side panels that serve as rocker panels to help slide around trees and protect the side of the machine.
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The side panels above, rest on the frame and above the middle skid. The most tedious piece proved to be the front piece, initially we were going to cover the entire front skid but decided to run a smaller piece up the middle. Again, started with cardboard template, marked the bends and holes needed. We used an aluminum plate in the middle to join the mid panel with the front.
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I would be SO PROUD to be able to do something like that. I just buy, buy, buy. I envy the builders.
Good work!
I'm impressed.
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I was able to go for a bit of a ride after I got the mid and side panels on, that's where the grass and mud came from. It was difficult to stay off it to get the start of the skid installed lol.
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No thanks to me. That was all my Dad. He built one similar on his 700, credit goes to him. Hell of a good job. I was mainly there to get in the way and supply the machine.
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That's right! I've been a "hold the flashlight" guy many, many times in my life. LOL
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Finally, the rear had a bit of a taper and the frame had a gap. We solved it by adding an extra piece, should at least keep the mud out. I'll post the Fan, light and stereo install later this afternoon. Need to get back to work for a bit.
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Rear Lights
Stealth Snorketl with Frogz Skin (I didn't use the 2.75"-3" silicon coupling as some have recommended. The 3 " intake hose works well, I just used a hose clamp to secure the connection). Don't know if I will ever extend my snorkel or not, just wanted to run it up a bit as a precautionary measure. I was running in some water fairly fast and had it nearly up over the hood...
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42"Front Light Bar
Stealth Snorketl with Frogz Skin (I didn't use the 2.75"-3" silicon coupling as some have recommended. The 3 " intake hose works well, I just used a hose clamp to secure the connection). Don't know if I will ever extend my snorkel or not, just wanted to run it up a bit as a precautionary measure. I was running in some water fairly fast and had it nearly up over the hood...
Interior Lights
42"Front Light Bar
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Next we started work on the switch plate. not much room to work with my required switches, the heat vent and winch control. A few pics of the power bar and wiring under dash. We relocated the winch solenoid to make room for the extra wiring. We have since cleaned up the wiring a bit.
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The two sheets and supplies was less than 600 Canadian. So about 15 USD lol
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