IQ saddle on Powder Pro ski issue

[yz400ex]

I have an IQR.. switching it over to run RMK arms n spindles. Pulled the IQR stuff off and went to put the new spindles into these saddles and mounts and its like they dont want to fit.. Took a ton of effort to get one of them together and the other one I had to give up on for the night. Whats the problem?? Are they different saddles for the IQR and IQ? The saddle fits nice on the spindle out of the mount, but is so freakin tight when trying to put the bolt through its rediculous.. Any ideas out there?

 

[HUNDO]

Nope, pretty much how they are when new. Just have to put pressure on the inside after starting the bolt to compress the bushing. Tap it through (lightly) and you're good to go.

 

[yz400ex]

I tried this, over and over.. LOL.. Just cant get it.. It REALLY tight!!

 

[HUNDO]

I think I had to use a C-clamp the first time.

 

[rmk2112]

My c-clamp kept slipping off.
I ended up getting the best grip I could with a good pair of channel lock's then grabbed another set of channel locks and squeezed the handle of the 1st pair to finally get it. And yeah....it is tight!!

 

[yz400ex]

Thanks for all the help so far.. Guess I just have to try harder.. I have just never fought with a mount like this before.. All the other saddles/skis I have used have all been pretty very easy to change.. These Powder Pros are a pain!!

 

[NapaMatt]

yes.. lol


Almost a Two Man Job!!

 

[yz400ex]

Got it all done and assembled.. Hope I dont have to do that again, but I am sure I will

 

[HUNDO]

Once you ride it for a few days, they'll be much easier to R&R.