FACTORY UTV Polaris Xpedition (2024+) UHMW Skid Plate Installation Guide
- June 24, 2024
- FACTORY UTV
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Installation Guide
Polaris Xpedition (2024+) UHMW Skid Plate
Contact Us: FACTORY UTV LLC.
9237 Beatty Drive Sacramento, CA 95826
Phone : 916-383-2730
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U.H.M.W. Skid Plate / Under Armor Package
Ultra. High. Molecular. Weight. polyethylene all terrain skid plate / under
armor kit for UTV’s
Installation Guide (Skid Plate & Rock Sliders)
Polaris Xpedition (2024+)
Polaris Xpedition ( 2024+) Skid Plate Instructions
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Remove stock skid: Remove (2x) T-40 Torx bolts from each plastic side panel to help remove skid. Remove stock skid plate and keep all hardware for later use. Once removed re-install T-40 Torx bolts on each side panel.
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Cut stock skid plate.
Cut the stock skid plate with a jig saw where marked to remove the Quarter Guards. Re-install each Quarter Guard with the stock forward (2x) T-40 Torx bolts. Leaving the countersunk mounting holes empty for now. -
Install Crossmember Bracket.
Use: (2x) stock bolts without washers, to hold extension brackets in ( A ) locations during skid plate install. Ensure extension bracket arrow points toward the front. Mount with J-clips Tip’s facing inward toward vehicle. Remove and Re-install bolts with washers during skid plate installation. -
Install Side Spacers.
Install spacers along the length of the outer frame rails. Insure that the pointed end faces the rear. (Install ½” spacer with cutouts facing outward.) Spacers are an interferance fit, some force may be required. Spacer should sit flush with inner frame rail. (Refer to diagram on page 3) -
Install Skid Plates.
Starting with the Rear Skid working forward. Install bolts with washers loosely for adjustment. Thread locking compound is recommended.
Install: (9x) Stock Bolts in Rear Skid: ( A ) locations; (2x) ¼”-20 x ¾” Self Tapping Bolts in ( B ) locations; & (4x) M6-1.0 x 16mm Flange Bolts in ( C ) locations;
Install: (6x) Stock Bolts in Main Skid: ( A ) locations; (4x) M6-1.0 x 16mm Flange Bolts in ( C ) locations; & (4x) M6-1.0 x 30mm Flange Bolts in ( D ) locations.
Alight Front Diff edge with Main Skid. Drill, Tap, & Install: (6x) ¼”-20 x ½” Self Tapping Bolts in Front Diff Skid: ( E ) locations. -
Side Bolts / Rock Sliders: Drill, Tap, & Install: (10x) ¼”-20 x 1 ½” Self Tapping Bolts in Side Bolts: ( F ) locations.
If Rock Sliders are to be installed replace ( F*) locations with (10x) ¼”-20 x 2” Self Tapping Bolts. Slide Rock Sliders in-between Skid Plate & body plastic.
When installation is complete, ensure all bolts are fastened securely.
- Drilling Instructions :
Use a : #№7 ( 13/64 th”) dr ill bit, ( one s ize above the commonly available 3/16 th” bit ) Recommended ¼”- 20 Tap ( Optional )
To drill and thread self tapping bolts in to chass is frame.
Finger Thread A ll Bolts Prior To Fastening Securely W ith Power Tools.
We strongly recommend the use of a “Thread Locking Compound” when installing any mounting hardware.
( When insta llation is complete , ensure a ll bolts are fastened securely.)
*If Rock Sliders Install Rock Sliders between skid plate & chassis frame.
Main Skids Small bag:
| 8x
M6- 1.0 x 16mm Flange Bolt (#B-A:X)
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| 4x
M6- 1.0 x 30mm Flange Bolt (#B-A:7)
| 14x
Counter Sunk Washers (#W-1)
| 2x
¼”-20 x ¾” Self Tapping Bolt (#B-
Side Bolts Large bag:
| 10x
¼”-20 x 1 ½” Self Tapping Bolt (#B-D:6)
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| 10x
Counter Sunk Washers (#W-1)
****If : Rock Slider ‘s replace| 10x
¼”-20 x 2” Self Tapping Bolt (#B-D:7)
Front Diff Skid Small bag:
| 6x
¼”-20 x ½” Self Tapping Bolt (#B-D:5)
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| 6x
Counter Sunk Washers (#W-1)
Cross Member Bracket:
| 8x
J-Clip ( Installed on Bracket) (#N-13)
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Oil Filter Access Plate:
| 2x
M6- 1.0 x 25mm Flange Bolt (#B-A:6)
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| 2x
Counter Sunk Washers (#W-1)
| 2x
J-Clip ( Installed on Plate ) (#N-13)