IQ skid questions

kgwmu

kgwmu

New member
Joined
Feb 22, 2006
Messages
120
Age
43
Location
Grand Rapids, MI
Hi, I am attempting to install a 06 Fusion IQ skid in my SRX. A little info on my sled, I have a long travel front end from a viper/sxr. Don't mind that my sled is far from ready to ride, I have a few things to finish up yet! :hide:

Current location of front bolt hole, bolt sticking out of hole:
20131222_194608_zpsfa44340e.jpg


I used the JBshocks measurements for the Fusion skid. I got the front hole drilled and mounted, then I dropped my sled down to match the rear mounting hole on the fusion diagram. This would have the rear bumper sitting at about 20".The skid sits fairly flat but the front seems to still a little high. Is that how the skid is supposed to sit?
20131221_154715_zps3630f689.jpg


I want to mount the skid with it dropped out of the tunnel a little like I had with the CB drop brackets so the rear bumper sits about 22-23" tall. In the pics you can see where I want to mount the skid, but it doesn't sit anywhere near flat. How do I go about fixing that? Any advice would be great. Thanks!

20131221_154935_zpsac9c147e.jpg

20131221_154947_zpse22bbf20.jpg

20131221_154955_zpsef1efd9d.jpg
 
Last edited:

and on the front arm there are 2 mounting points for the shock. one will make it lower. how about the limiter straps?
 
I mounted an IQ in my Viper and I went out to measure my bumper and its 23" from the floor to the bottom of the rear bumper. I took advice from ahicks on the 4 stroke forum and I mounted mine one inch lower than JB's specs. The other thing he told me whatever distance down from the top of the tunnel I used to make sure I used the same drop front and back. So mine is set at 6.5" of drop front and back. I've only been able to play for a few minutes in my field do to lack of snow, but I think it'll work well. There is a side profile of my Viper in my sled garage if you want to check out the stance. Good luck figuring this out.
 
I put a similar skid in my SRX out of a 207 IQ per the JB shocks template. I ended up lowering the back skid mounting hole as close to the top of the running board as I could get it. The running boards actually holds the hex head of the bolt from turning when tightening it up. The hole is directly below the original Pro Action skid mounting hole and maybe 1/8" towards the back of the sled. I'm of the opinion that you could just use the stock Pro Action mounting hole as it is right between the two hols in my tunnel.
I put the skid in four years ago and it has been okay but nothing great. It does take bigger bumps better than the Pro Action but doesn't hook up as well from my experience. No other issues but I don't ride it much since I got my Apex.
 
Hacker, have you fiddled much with the settings on that IQ skid much? This skid hooks up very well from my personal experience.
 
devinzz1 said:
can we see where your front bolts are mounted?
Click to expand...
I can get a pic tonight. It is in the exact spot that jbshocks diagram says.

devinzz1 said:
and on the front arm there are 2 mounting points for the shock. one will make it lower. how about the limiter straps?
Click to expand...
Hmm... I will have to see about the 2 holes for the front arm, I don't remember seeing more than one. the limit straps looked to be fully extended but I will double check that also.

superfan75 said:
I mounted an IQ in my Viper and I went out to measure my bumper and its 23" from the floor to the bottom of the rear bumper. I took advice from ahicks on the 4 stroke forum and I mounted mine one inch lower than JB's specs. The other thing he told me whatever distance down from the top of the tunnel I used to make sure I used the same drop front and back. So mine is set at 6.5" of drop front and back. I've only been able to play for a few minutes in my field do to lack of snow, but I think it'll work well. There is a side profile of my Viper in my sled garage if you want to check out the stance. Good luck figuring this out.
Click to expand...

So did you use the same 8.5" from the drive shaft and just changed the 5.5" drop to 6.5" drop? How does the from of the rails look up by the drive shaft in terms of how the track will transition from the drive cogs to the rails? With the mounting at 5.5" the jbshock locations, it looks like it would be a smooth transittion from the cogs to the rails.
 
http://www.jbshocks.com/edgemount.JPG EDGE


http://www.jbshocks.com/fusionswap.jpg IQ



Per the JBshocks page. A to B are 1/16th difference, difference from B to C slightly different (1 1/8th) and top of tunnel to B and C are an 1/8 different. Just wanted to pointed out his findings using their numbers as far as drive shaft (don't know if your using 8 or 9 tooth or extrovert) as well as using their numbers will let skid bottom out prior to full travel.
 
Last edited:
the edge, iq, and new indy skids are basically the same but they are mounted differently into the different chassis.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.


Back
Top