Mounting plate with diffrent holes for FTA?

[FrankTheTank]

I read a magazine and saw a mounting plate for the front torque arm that had holes in different height for adjusting the arm.
But I dont remeber what company it was....
Any idea?!

 

[ak49er]

IIRC , The IQ and PRO already have the plate with both holes in it. The Assault uses one, and the RMK the other, it is just a matter of drilling the tunnel out through the existing plate hole to .075" (on the IQ) maybe a little different size on the PRO.

 

[mountainhorse]

NEXTECH has developed an adjuster plate to quickly change the height of your front arm on the rear suspension. This allows for change of approach angle and ski pressure easily and also reinforces the tunnel. 5 positions allow for more or less ski pressure as desired. Built with titanium aluminum and stainless steel for strength and long lasting.​

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FRONT SKID ARM ADJUSTER

$89.95

 

[Aussie Niko]

Looks like a great idea!!

 

[Clarke673]

assuming that plate is aluminum, i think that would get broken after some good drops. Unless it is steel or SS, i don't see that holding up.

 

[Aussie Niko]

think it says its titanium.

 

[FrankTheTank]

Thanks Mountainhorse!
It was NEXTECH I saw.

Thinking of using it on my projects, Rush ProR 144" and Pro RMK EZRyde 146".

 

[0neoldfart]

Adjustable front arm

The nexxtech adjustable arm mount tunnel plates are aluminum, the washers are ti, the rivets are stainless steel. As far as durability, get longer grade 8 bolts and use locknuts. Make damn sure it is tight, or you'll wreck the plate in a hurry when the bolt breaks or backs off. I've ridden out of the backcountry once with one side damaged, just had to take it easy & tighten the hell out of the track.

 

[FrankTheTank]

As far as durability, get longer grade 8 bolts and use locknuts. Make damn sure it is tight, or you'll wreck the plate in a hurry when the bolt breaks or backs off. I've ridden out of the backcountry once with one side damaged, just had to take it easy & tighten the hell out of the track.

Do you think it will hold up for jumping and hard riding?

 

[champyfz450]

I have this plate on my mountain conversion iqr and it should actually be stronger than stock as you now have the nextech mounting plate, the tunnel, and the steel backing plate that the front skid bolt will go through. Really can't see durability being an issue. Either way, I'll let you know in November

 

[FrankTheTank]

Is a steel backing plate included in the kit?

 

[champyfz450]

It is there already from the factory. Reach up inside the tunnel where the front skid bolt holes are and u should feel the plate. There will be two holes already drilled in it. One hole is for the rmk skid mounting and the other for the assault skid.

 

[FrankTheTank]

I dont have any plate were my holes are going to be...
The Pro RMK is getting a 146" EZRyde and the Rush is going 144" with custom rails!

 

[champyfz450]

I dont have any plate were my holes are going to be...
The Pro RMK is getting a 146" EZRyde and the Rush is going 144" with custom rails!

Dude u don't mess around, do ya? Lol. Well I'm really surprised and somewhat confused that there is no backing plate inside your tunnel. Can u take a pic inside the tunnel where the bolts go through?

 

[0neoldfart]

Re: durability

Do you think it will hold up for jumping and hard riding?

I had this setup on my M1000 for a season and a half in great BC snow. I don't jump as much as I used to, but still manage to hit stuff regularily and drop off the occasional cornice. I weigh 245-250lbs with gear - no issues. I mention the longer bolts and locknuts, as I lost a locknut & bolt (factory bolt was too short, apparently) & had to buy a new plate. Buy the best bolts you can find, use loctite, and single use locknuts (not the nylon ones).