The stock frame cross members are pretty wimpy. I don't think it has anything to do with the skids. We were hung up this weekend several times with all 4 tires off the ground. I'm guessing I point loaded that cross member and bent it into the pan. I'd guess it probably happened here. I was winching forward but trying to climb a stump. We also got a nudge forward over the stump
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That's a good question. I was slightly concerned that winching forward was going to be out second flop of the weekend. But the atv behind me couldn't pull me back and the one ahead couldn't pull me forwardWhen hanging off the side, aren't you supposed to be wearing a seatbelt?
Well my idea of a crossmemebers at the sub trans shifter was better than the execution. Somewhere before smashing my oil pan I also put a 3" bow in my new crossmemeber as well as a bow in both Honda crossmembers
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Added some 3/4" x3/4" x.125 angle to beef it up
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I'll add to the oil pan crossmembers next
Time for matching wheels all around. In my opinion the stock rear wheels are a bit wide for 10" tires so I'm swapping to a 14x7 5+2 beadlock. They should be a more durable wheel and it'll protect the tire sidewalls a bit. The wheels are Raceline Rynos.
I'll start with 4 but let's be serious I want a matching spare wheel.
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Test fit.
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Rear wheel ready for new tires. I decided to keep the rears as spares since they have a bit more wear than the fronts
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New tires
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1 done after many many iterations of torquing bolts
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Dang that is a good lookin wheel... I'll bet that gunmetal color would look killer on my LE!
Really looks good on the sxs I bet the little man really likes to ride with you.
They are both pretty excited
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You have a link to those bands you were talking about on fb?
Good looking g ride
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I agree.. a hose clamp will hit. How do these tighten?I bought these to replace a broken Honda clamp. I haven't ridden with them but they are easier to install than the Honda clamps. I prefer the low profile crimp clamps as opposed to the bulk of a hose clamp
Universal CV Axle Boot Joint Crimp Clamps - PK 10 ATV / Automotive | eBay
I agree.. a hose clamp will hit. How do these tighten?
Do they get tight enough?The clamp has 3 tabs that interlock with the open squares. Once it's hooked you pinch the clamp with a dykes. I usually tap it flat with a hammer but the video doesn't
Do they get tight enough?