Skinz Float Plate Installed

[Littlehoe]

Well I finally got my Skinz float plate installed. I was a little edgy about drilling holes into a brand new machine but all went pretty well... The only thing was I didn't put the center screws in as it seems pretty sturdy without them and I didn't want to drill into the subframe as it sounds as though they are already a weak link on these sleds.

I really like the blue it is a perfect match.

 

[usafracer]

Let us know how you like it when you get some time on it. I had one on my MTX and hated it. It kept getting snow built up under it and falling off.

 

[Littlehoe]

ya it comes with a template now to cut a hole in the bottom to allow the snow and ice out but I decided just to drill a few 1 1/4" holes in the low point to allow the snow to drain for now... if I need to cut the big hole later I can always do that.

 

[murph]

I run a Skinz float plate. No template hole or any drain holes.

Ice can build up in there for sure.

I did two easy things to help with the ice pop-off issue.

1) Put big diameter fender washers on the four bolts that bolt up from underneath

2) replaced the stock front bumper hardware with two U-bolts (bolts on top/ inside)

Mine has taken some big hits and it has been LOADED with heavy snow and ice from riding Lake Tahoe.

 

[sonds]

Littlehoe, It will break the brackets off if you dont reinforce it. The ones they send will break when it fills full of snow.

sonds,