[660RAPPY]

I HAVE A 01 RAPTOR 660. I JUST INSTALLED A UM SWING ARM SKID PLATE AND THE SKID PLATE AND THE SHOCK LINKAGE RUB.AND WILL NOT LET THE GAURD MOUNT FLUSH. CAN I REMOVE SHOCK LINK AND MOUNT THE SHOCK DIRECTLY TO THE SWING? DOES IT REALLY MATTER IF U HAVEA SHOCK LINK OR IS IT A BAD IDEA AND JUST LEAVE IT AND LET THEM RUB?

 

[rt]

The linkage drastically changes the leverage ratio for the shock, and also gives the swing-arm full motion. Unless you want to go to the emergency room on your next jump, don't do it!

 

[Poweredbycoors]

I had that problem also and i had to cut a little more out of the linkage area of the skid plate w/ a recipricating saw to get it to clear.

 

[erased660R]

repeat do not relocate where the shock mounts thats common sence ..... the linkage is there for a reason or else they wouldn't have it !! call 911 now

 

[firstraptor]

Removing the linkage would be bad. Might it be easier to put some washers between the plate and swingarm to get the necessary clearance?
Or as coors said, cut it to fit.

 

[660RAPPY]

IM GOING TO SHIM IT WITH WASHERS. THANKS :thumbsup: