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All,

I have been lurking on this forum for awhile now...I finally pulled the trigger, I am picking up my 1000-5, silver in Chattanooga this saturday. I know I want a roof, a windshield and skid plates, arm protectors immediately. So my question is aboyt the skid plates, can you put them on without a lift? Is there some lift hacks I may be able to use...that I am not aware of?

I am nervous and excited...never spent this kind of money and I don't want to muck it up...

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Markbama said:
All,

I have been lurking on this forum for awhile now...I finally pulled the trigger, I am picking up my 1000-5, silver in Chattanooga this saturday. I know I want a roof, a windshield and skid plates, arm protectors immediately. So my question is aboyt the skid plates, can you put them on without a lift? Is there some lift hacks I may be able to use...that I am not aware of?

I am nervous and excited...never spent this kind of money and I don't want to muck it up...

cheers
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All you guys and your Silver machines.... :) (That is what I really wanted but couldn't wait)

I would wait on the windshield until you get it and drive it, you can always buy it later. The machine is pretty hot as is and from what I have read on here the windshield makes it worse. I test drove a P1000-3 with a windshield/roof and hard back panel and it noticeably pulled warm air up into the cabin area.

While I like the Honda rear A-arm protectors quite a bit, I am not as much of a fan of the front. I think they could have done a better job of protecting the front CV boot and if I could do it over again, I would probably look much closer at getting an aftermarket set.

I am not sure about the skid plate assembly since I personally don't have them but I have seen where people used their winch to lift the front of the machine and put it on blocks.

Don't get the Honda skid plate though. It only protects what the factory (plastic) skid plates cover now and leaves the sides open/unprotected.

I am planning on getting one eventually and I looked at the Honda one because it was cheaper and I found out it is because it doesn't cover all of the bottom of the machine.
 
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I can't remember if I had the lift on mine when I installed the skid or not, but even without a lift, I could install it without raising machine. It's tight under there but that's actually a good thing. I played each piece on my stomach and slid it in place. Having a gut like me helps lol.
 
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I just put my front tires on ramps I use for changing oil in my wife's Honda Pilot. Worked well.
 
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I put mine up on 4 ramps. Works good for oil changes, too.

Like this...


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Markbama said:
All,

I have been lurking on this forum for awhile now...I finally pulled the trigger, I am picking up my 1000-5, silver in Chattanooga this saturday. I know I want a roof, a windshield and skid plates, arm protectors immediately. So my question is aboyt the skid plates, can you put them on without a lift? Is there some lift hacks I may be able to use...that I am not aware of?

I am nervous and excited...never spent this kind of money and I don't want to muck it up...

cheers
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How close are you to Guntersville? We could install those skids rather quickly if we team up. I guess this kind of lift helps too....

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It may not be that bad if you have your skid plates with you when you're bringing your pioneer back down south.

Other than that, some people winch theirs into a tree or winch it over sideways to help gain access. Just always use safety strap if you are suspending the vehicle.
 
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joeymt33 said:
It may not be that bad if you have your skid plates with you when you're bringing your pioneer back down south.

Other than that, some people winch theirs into a tree or winch it over sideways to help gain access. Just always use safety strap if you are suspending the vehicle.
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I thought of that...I won't have them unforturnately...I think I may have a solution...but if that falls through I may just take you up on your offer. I have driven a lot further for alot less...lol! Plus I get to meet a fellow pioneer rider...
 
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Markbama said:
I thought of that...I won't have them unforturnately...I think I may have a solution...but if that falls through I may just take you up on your offer. I have driven a lot further for alot less...lol! Plus I get to meet a fellow pioneer rider...
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Drive down/up and meet him. He's a helluva nice guy and very knowledgeable bout these things. Can't beat him with a stick.
 
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sugarray said:
I just put my front tires on ramps I use for changing oil in my wife's Honda Pilot. Worked well.
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I've got a set of those, don't now why I didn't use them. I figured if I can slide TH350s into place using my belly, a skid plate wouldn't be a big deal lol
 
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I've got a set of those, don't now why I didn't use them. I figured if I can slide TH350s into place using my belly, a skid plate wouldn't be a big deal lol
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If you would have bought a FORD, you wouldn't have to do that :p
 
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Take a look at @JACKAL 1000 build. He shows the proper way to install the skid plate. He has a good point on installing it though, and that it should be the first thing you put on before you get the rig too muddy.
 
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tjoreo said:
Take a look at @JACKAL 1000 build. He shows the proper way to install the skid plate. He has a good point on installing it though, and that it should be the first thing you put on before you get the rig too muddy.
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Yeah I have had a man crush on JACKALs builds for some time now...
 
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Delton said:
Nothing but love for ya man!
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Actually, I've got to pull the rear differential again and install a new seal. I need to find someone that needs some work on their pioneer and trade off the labor.

I'll just keep my knife on my hip, just in case.

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