Order of Mods

[futzin]

Does anyone have a recommended order of mods, in the unlikely event a person could install everything before using?

I know most, including myself, do what's crucial first then add on over time.

But working on a clean buggy sure is nice, and not removing stuff I've already done is good too.

 

[Admin]

 

[Fatsquatch]

Skid plate last!

 

[futzin]

Start with electrical? My worst, and I'm bad at all of it!

 

[Mopower58]

Does anyone have a recommended order of mods, in the unlikely event a person could install everything before using?

I know most, including myself, do what's crucial first then add on over time.

But working on a clean buggy sure is nice, and not removing stuff I've already done is good too.

I don’t have a Talon. Are the options not numbered for installation order on a Talon?

 

[Mopower58]

@MiniRF might could give you a hint, I hear she can hold the flashlight!

 

[JACKAL]

Does anyone have a recommended order of mods, in the unlikely event a person could install everything before using?

I know most, including myself, do what's crucial first then add on over time.

But working on a clean buggy sure is nice, and not removing stuff I've already done is good too.

After building out 6 SXS over the past 9 years I've tried to follow this pattern, or have learned how to try and not duplicate works like you indicated.

Try and run all your electrical wiring for accessories first, especially anything going along the roofline or to the rear of the machine, on the Talon I learned quickly to unbolt the roof and let it sit loose until I got done with everything I needed to install in and around the ROPS.

Next I would focus on winch and bumpers etc. or other components like durable radius rods on the Talons.

Last things to install, Windshield, back panel, and skid plate last, if you can do it all while machine is clean and undamaged.

I focused on getting skid plate on first before anything go beat up only to have to undo my work to run wiring neatly and out of danger.

 

[ToddACimer]

On my 2019 Talon I did the following, in order from first to last:

14" Wheels and 30" tires (because I had them)
Trail Armor Skid plates
2023+ doors
Chase light
Additional front lights
Aux Beam 6 button switch panel
Rear storage tailgate
Arched A-arms/Lower Radius rods
Can-am 4 point harnesses
10-80 air intake
15" bead locks and 32's
Bosman bumper
4500lbs winch

 

[futzin]

Very helpful, gentlemen! Thank you.

 

[GovtMule]

Start with electrical? My worst, and I'm bad at all of it!

Auxbeam switch panel makes things fairly easy.

 

[futzin]

Auxbeam switch panel makes things fairly easy.

Used that on my Taloneer, I would use one again.

 

[GovtMule]

Used that on my Taloneer, I would use one again.

It’s almost like wiring for dummies! I had to use it.

 

[futzin]

It’s almost like wiring for dummies! I had to use it.

Gift from the heavens, for me.
We'll see how he wants to approach this thing.

 

[MiniRF]

@MiniRF might could give you a hint, I hear she can hold the flashlight!

Best damn flashlight holder there is!!

 

[Smitty335]

Best damn flashlight holder there is!!

Are you like Edward Flashlight Hand?

 

[MiniRF]

Are you like Edward Flashlight Hand?

 

[lowranger]

On my 2019 Talon I did the following, in order from first to last:

14" Wheels and 30" tires (because I had them)
Trail Armor Skid plates
2023+ doors
Chase light
Additional front lights
Aux Beam 6 button switch panel
Rear storage tailgate
Arched A-arms/Lower Radius rods
Can-am 4 point harnesses
10-80 air intake
15" bead locks and 32's
Bosman bumper
4500lbs winch

@ToddACimer was it pretty easy putting on the 2023 doors on your 2019 Talon? I'm about ready to do the same thing, just ordered all the parts.

 

[Vikes79]

Does anyone have a recommended order of mods, in the unlikely event a person could install everything before using?

I know most, including myself, do what's crucial first then add on over time.

But working on a clean buggy sure is nice, and not removing stuff I've already done is good too.

Uhh drive it first?

Seriously the buggy is really capable from the dealership. IMO less is more.

Basic winch, windshield, couple pod lights and maybe back screen. Skip the extra battery imo…

Unless you’re constantly banging the bottom on a rock pile I’d skip the skid plate.

Stay basic and more seat time imo.

 

[futzin]

Looking ahead a bit: The Trail Armor skid/trailing arm skid instructions mention self tappers. Is there room for plus nuts instead?

 

[Hometeam]

Depends on what trails you are going to be riding on. We go straight to the hardest trails usually, so for us we replace the parts that will end our weekend of riding first. High clearance aarms and high clearance radius rods, plus skid plate are our first mods we do. We could barely make it a weekend on the stock stuff. But my kids and I also think we are driving bumpers cars sometimes so that might be some of our issues!!

 

[DRZRon1]

Does anyone have a recommended order of mods, in the unlikely event a person could install everything before using?

I know most, including myself, do what's crucial first then add on over time.

But working on a clean buggy sure is nice, and not removing stuff I've already done is good too.

Suspension tuned #1 mod imo
10/80 prefilter
Skid plate
Good helmet/goggles/roll-offs

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