UHMW Rock Sliders - Talon 1000X-4 FL

[Steve-O-Utah]

I am looking for UHMW Rock Sliders for a 2020 Talon 1000X-4 Fox Live. About all I can find is the following:

UTV Direct - Rock Sliders

Anyone have any experience or opinion on these? Concerns are:

1. They come in 3/8" and 1/2". Any idea why I wouldn't want 1/2"?

2. I am concerned about being able to install them over the top of the stock skid plate. Any thoughts there?

This group is great. Any options and/or opinions are welcome and appreciated.

 

[JenElio]

I am looking for UHMW Rock Sliders for a 2020 Talon 1000X-4 Fox Live. About all I can find is the following:

UTV Direct - Rock Sliders

Anyone have any experience or opinion on these? Concerns are:

1. They come in 3/8" and 1/2". Any idea why I wouldn't want 1/2"?

2. I am concerned about being able to install them over the top of the stock skid plate. Any thoughts there?

This group is great. Any options and/or opinions are welcome and appreciated.

1. If you ride in places like Utah (where you live) I'd suggest 1/2"

2. Why do you still even have the factory skid on?......that thing is junk, my opinion, just get a set of real skid plates and most will include the rock sliders/side protection.

My 2 cents...

 

[Neohio]

I am looking for UHMW Rock Sliders for a 2020 Talon 1000X-4 Fox Live. About all I can find is the following:

UTV Direct - Rock Sliders

Anyone have any experience or opinion on these? Concerns are:

1. They come in 3/8" and 1/2". Any idea why I wouldn't want 1/2"?

2. I am concerned about being able to install them over the top of the stock skid plate. Any thoughts there?

This group is great. Any options and/or opinions are welcome and appreciated.

I know this link is for a 2 seater,

Talon X2 Step Kicker | 10-80 Dirt Sports

A stock Talon has a step-in threshold height of about 22" at the lowest point. Our Step Kickers measure 13.5" off the ground on a stock Talon, reducing the step-in height by almost half! Our Step Kicker design merges a front step for easier access into and out of your Talon with a tree kicker...

www.10-80dirtsports.com

But start a conversation with @highpocket74 , I believe he has a 4 seat version in the works.
It should offer similar protection, with the addition of a step for ingress/exit.

 

[CID]

JenElio is right, you're going to need a full 1/2" skid anyway, just get one with sliders built in like Trail Armor -

Trail Armor's photo on a 2 seater -

 

[highpocket74]

I know this link is for a 2 seater,

Talon X2 Step Kicker | 10-80 Dirt Sports

A stock Talon has a step-in threshold height of about 22" at the lowest point. Our Step Kickers measure 13.5" off the ground on a stock Talon, reducing the step-in height by almost half! Our Step Kicker design merges a front step for easier access into and out of your Talon with a tree kicker...

www.10-80dirtsports.com

But start a conversation with @highpocket74 , I believe he has a 4 seat version in the works.
It should offer similar protection, with the addition of a step for ingress/exit.

I've got a new design made completely out of sheet metal that I'll be assembling soon for my X2. Once that gets checked out then I'll modify for an X4. Going all sheet metal will allow me to use my local shop with low minimum orders and much faster turnaround than the tube guys from another state. Plus it's different and looks cool! Again, the step is my main goal here!

 

[K9Paco]

Trail Armor rock slider close up on my ‘21 XLV.

 

[Pirate88]

Factory UTV makes a set.

Looking to work with them on openings to allow for a step board system to be bolted to the chassis where there are already
threaded holes.
Pirate

 

[lowranger]

My full 1/2" Factory UTV skid with rock sliders.

 

[Pirate88]

Very nice! At the top edge, is the skid flush with the frame tube?
That's my issue with the Honda side skids, a very wavy edge at the top...doesn't look good.
Pirate

 

[Prntckt]

I have the Factory UTV skidplate with the rock sliders. Very happy with them, provide good coverage and protection

 

[Scoop]

My 2 cents...

@JenElio , the good news is: Under Bidenomics, your opinion is now worth damn near a quarter! 😆

The built-in rock sliders/boat sides is one of the reasons I went with Trail Armor.

 

[GovtMule]

@JenElio , the good news is: Under Bidenomics, your opinion is now worth damn near a quarter! 😆

The built-in rock sliders/boat sides is one of the reasons I went with Trail Armor.

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I would agree. Trail Armor all the way.

 

[JenElio]

@JenElio , the good news is: Under Bidenomics, your opinion is now worth damn near a quarter! 😆

The built-in rock sliders/boat sides is one of the reasons I went with Trail Armor.

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🤔....how did you do that wheelie?

 

[GovtMule]

🤔....how did you do that wheelie?

Mad skillz…sorta like @DJBam

 

[Mopower58]

@JenElio , the good news is: Under Bidenomics, your opinion is now worth damn near a quarter! 😆

The built-in rock sliders/boat sides is one of the reasons I went with Trail Armor.

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Good selection.

 

[Mopower58]

I would agree. Trail Armor all the way.

I like my Trail Armor skid. The dust on the way to the mailbox can be brutal! 🤣

 

[GovtMule]

@JenElio , the good news is: Under Bidenomics, your opinion is now worth damn near a quarter! 😆

The built-in rock sliders/boat sides is one of the reasons I went with Trail Armor.

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Was that pre mud submersion?

 

[Backwoods]

@JenElio , the good news is: Under Bidenomics, your opinion is now worth damn near a quarter! 😆

The built-in rock sliders/boat sides is one of the reasons I went with Trail Armor.

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Those are nice scoop

 

[Pirate88]

I'm trying to figure how to cut my Honda side skids for the tubing on Highpockets steps.
I have to admit on 30" tires stepping up over the door frame is interesting.
Pirate

 

[Scoop]

Was that pre mud submersion?

Yes, sir.