09 IQ Front Bumper Upgrade!

metallicat · Nov 3, 2008

paul,

any word on ship dates?? ordered a float plate and a bumper back in september. just curious. thanks.

Sled Solutions · Nov 3, 2008

metallicat said:
paul,

any word on ship dates?? ordered a float plate and a bumper back in september. just curious. thanks.

Just back into town from the Novi, MI show and have been unpacking but as soon as I have some info for you I will let you know.

Thanks,
Paul

DrSmooth · Nov 3, 2008

is there a difference between a float plate and a skid plate? if so, what...

Sled Solutions · Nov 3, 2008

DrSmooth said:
is there a difference between a float plate and a skid plate? if so, what...

A float plate is larger and offers all the protection of a traditional skid plate plus much more. The idea of the Float Plate is to smooth out the bottom of the sled covering any openings and providing better flotation.

DrSmooth · Nov 3, 2008

Sled Solutions said:
A float plate is larger and offers all the protection of a traditional skid plate plus much more. The idea of the Float Plate is to smooth out the bottom of the sled covering any openings and providing better flotation.

what do you think about ftxm's bumper with integrated skid plate? of course i would like a non biased opinion, if possible.

DrSmooth · Nov 3, 2008

also... how does the skinz plate attach?

Sled Solutions · Nov 3, 2008

DrSmooth said:
what do you think about ftxm's bumper with integrated skid plate? of course i would like a non biased opinion, if possible.

I can't comment on the FTXM's bumper/skid plate as I don't think I've ever seen it before.

DrSmooth said:
also... how does the skinz plate attach?

Skinz float plate attaches with 4 rivets on the bottom and 3 screws in the nose of the sled.

DrSmooth · Nov 3, 2008

Sled Solutions said:
I can't comment on the FTXM's bumper/skid plate as I don't think I've ever seen it before.

this the bumper i refered to

guidoxpress · Nov 3, 2008

hey paul,

i think he is refering to the fastrax bumper..

http://www.ftxmotorsports.com/shop/index.php?cPath=24

great looking bumper as well..they really make some good stuff, but not many people have commented on the bumper..

DrSmooth · Nov 3, 2008

guidoxpress said:
hey paul,

i think he is refering to the fastrax bumper..

http://www.ftxmotorsports.com/shop/index.php?cPath=24

great looking bumper as well..they really make some good stuff, but not many people have commented on the bumper..

you are right, any and all comments appreciated...

guidoxpress · Nov 3, 2008

hey bud,

like i said not many people have made any comments on that bumper..but i did talk to Curtis at fastrax today about some other stuff and he was a really nice guy..they have a snowest profile, try searching for them and ask away..or email curtis..
curtis bleile (tricksleds@hotmail.com)

but look at the reviews from Skinz bumper, and Treedogs..really GREAT products and the best people you will deal with..period!!

but if you get the FSTRX bumper..fill everyone else in..we all need the initial "jump" HA!

DrSmooth · Nov 3, 2008

guidoxpress said:
hey bud,

like i said not many people have made any comments on that bumper..but i did talk to Curtis at fastrax today about some other stuff and he was a really nice guy..they have a snowest profile, try searching for them and ask away..or email curtis..
curtis bleile (tricksleds@hotmail.com)

but look at the reviews from Skinz bumper, and Treedogs..really GREAT products and the best people you will deal with..period!!

but if you get the FSTRX bumper..fill everyone else in..we all need the initial "jump" HA!

thnkx guido, i appreciate you help...

guidoxpress · Nov 3, 2008

you bet buddy..

thats what i do..haha..good luck..keep us posted..

Sled Solutions · Dec 17, 2008

Both black and polished are in stock now!

Sled Solutions · Jan 6, 2009

SLED11 · Jan 6, 2009

How sturdy is this bumper if it bolts to the plastic? I am having problems keeping the rivets in the belly pan also any help with that little problem?

metallicat · Jan 7, 2009

It doesn't bolt to the plastic, it goes inside and bolts to the factory points in the bulkhead.

Sled Solutions · Jan 7, 2009

SLED11 said:
How sturdy is this bumper if it bolts to the plastic? I am having problems keeping the rivets in the belly pan also any help with that little problem?

Metallicat is correct the bumper mounts to the bulkhead.

SLED11 · Jan 7, 2009

Are they simple to install? I am ok to wrench on simple thing but if it takes some engineering i better take it to somebody.

CO 2.0 · Jan 7, 2009

Mine is coming this week. Can't wait to get it cause I destroyed my stock one and Poo has them on backorder until 1/23/09 ship date at the earliest.

I'm sure it's just as easy to install as the stock one. Go look how it mounts, very simple. Although there is getting all the rivets out to swap over bumpers. Had to take out rivets on the belly pan, hood mount bracket, hood cables, & shield. I took off the hood just to make it easier on me taking out the bumper. Hood is easy to take off with 2 bolts and the electrical harness. If you're not too good at taking rivets out I'd take it to someone else. You usually can get them out just by drilling, but sometimes it takes a bit more

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