RX-1 W/ ZR SKID

[monker]

I just finished putting a firecat skid into my old SX this summer. It is narrower than the stock skid, so I fabricated some brackets. Overall, not too hard to do. The track will line up with the drivers fine, I just made my own brackets and tunel extension. I could get some pictures after the weekend if you're interested.

 

[Buckeye]

Yes I am interested. Pictures would be great.

 

[monker]

Here's some pics of the firecat suspension in the SX. I can try to get some better pics once I get the carbs and pipes back in the sled. I didn't want to move it much as I'm still in the finishing up my 'project'.

 

[Buckeye]

My Firecat skid is on the way. What did you use for spacers at the mounting points of the skid? How far back did you move the front mounting hole?

 

[monker]

The rear spacers are 1"x3" steel, plus .25" aluminum next to the tunnel. I was able to use the rear suspension hole, and drilled one next to it to attach that bracket. All the forces are at somewhat of an angle now, so I wanted to make sure it would hold.

For the front, I don't have any measurements, but it is very close to being outside of the footwell. I'll try to get a better pic of that, it's hard to explain.

When putting the suspension in, I tried taking measurements from a firecat, but it didn't help much. There was too much to consider with the distance back and down relative to the tunnel and the ground. I lined it up by what looked good and just made sure it was square from there. If I had to do it all over again, I would be back 1-2" farther, but that's about it as I am almost to the limit of the adjustment for track tension. From the measurements I did get I was able to conclude that the suspension isn't under any compression while it's in the sled (the distance from hole to hole is the same installed or not).

I hope this helps. Let me know if there's anything I can do.

 

[jimmie d]

There is a Firecat skid on EBAY right now at $138.

Jim

 

[jimmie d]

I would strongly suggest that anyone going with a Firecat skid check the rails very closely especially the 03 as they had an update due to weakness in the original rails.

I would also suggest that you add the GripnRip wheeel kit which adds a new solid aluminum billet axle and two outside wheels. The stock axle is a hollow piece of crap and in 05 Cat has gone back to outside wheels on the Firecats. The cost of the kit is $115 for the Outdoor shop. Well worth it.

Jim

 

[JDKRXW]

, but the performance gain is big..BBY

Why is it faster, especially on asphalt??? is it the exra length?

 

[Buckeye]

I think it has more to do with the weight and the geometry of the skid. It transfers better and improves the attack angle.