By Rick Webster Page: 1 - Introduction    2 - Installation    3 - Post-Testing Impressions Suit Of Armor - Installation Notes   A-Arm Guards Installation The installation of the front and rear A-Arm guards was simple and fast. In short, you simply unbolt and remove the plastic OE A-Arm guards, loosely hang and bolt the new ones into place, and tighten to the direction-specified torque settings. We had the four plastic OE guards off and the new T6 aluminum guards on in less than 20 minutes, which included the time it took to snap 30 or so photos. We had only two small complaints with the A-Arm guards installation: Suzuki's instructions leave a lot to be desired and we would have appreciated the inclusion of a few more pictures and some step-by-step guides. However, after contemplating for a few moments, we were able to figure it out. While Suzuki had the foresight to cut oval holes into their guards and skid plate to allow for small adjustments during installation, they failed to include flat washers large enough to cover the width of the whole. A quick trip to the local hardware store to buy some larger washers corrected the problem. Note the stock plastic A-Arm guards Removing the two bolts that retain the stock A-Arm guards Note the difference in size of the new A-Arm guards vs. the old Install the front two bolts loosely enough to allow for adjustments Position and install the two J-brackets that retain the back of the A-Arm guards Snug all bolts and ensure proper fit, then torque to specs Stand back and admire your work Note how the new guard covers much more area than the stockers Another view of the protective surface         Under-belly Skidplates Installation The installation of underbelly skidplate was also simple and fast. For easier access, we stood the KingQuad up on its rear bumper. Then, it was simply a matter of unbolting and removing the plastic OE main and rear skid plates and bolting the new ones into place. Tighten to the direction-specified torque settings and the job is complete. Our installation was complete in less than 30 minutes. We had the same complaints with this installation: direction lacking pictures and step-by-step guides; and the failure to include large enough flat washers. Note the stock plastic under-belly skidplate system Remove the various bolts the retain the OE skidplates Peel back the OE skidplates If you've owned your quad for a while, be prepared to do some cleaning Note how flexible and soft the plastic skidplate is Cut several 3" strips of the adhesive rubber cushion and apply to the skidplate. This will reduce vibration noise Simply install the supplied bolts and snug them into place. Once everything is fitted together, you can toruqe them to spec Note how the supplied washers are too small in diameter. We replaced these with larger ones we purchased Installing the rear under-belly skidplate The new aluminum skidplates provide solid coverage from front to back       Front Shroud Installation The front shroud was the toughest installation of the three major components we installed, but still only took about 20 minutes. Since no one on our staff is a contortionist with really small hands, we struggled with the upper nut and bolt combination. The lower bolts used existing threaded holes, and were easier to work with. Getting the shroud to line up with the frame holes required some persuasion and a heavy rubber mallet. If you are also installing the under-belly skidplates, you will want to put the front shroud on last, as it interlocks with the skidplate. Total installation, including the removal of the plastic OE shroud was about 20 minutes. Overall, even with the alignment troubles, this was an easy installation and required only two wrenches and a small screwdriver. We had the same complaints about the poor instructions and failure to include large flat washers. Note the soft plastic OE shroud, vs. the stout aluminum replacement Positioning the replacement shroud takes a bit of manhandling and a rubber mallet to get it aligned Tighten the four bolts to spec Admire! You're now fully plated from stem to stern and ready to dish out even more abuse! Page: 1 - Introduction    2 - Installation    3 - Post-Testing Impressions Email This Page To A Friend Advertise Here Staff Pages | Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Write for us! | Advertising | Reprint & Linking | Disclaimer | Copyright © 1997-2007 | Terms of Use | Links Vehicle Reviews | Product Reviews | Tech Articles | Feature Articles | Cool & New Products | Event Coverage | Automotive & Industry News | Forums | Calendar of Events | Chat Room | 4X4 Clubs (worldwide) | 4-Wheel Drive ATV's & Quads | Forum Archives (for robots) 4X4REVIEW.COM is a Tork Media, Inc. Publication

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