[Scooter Magavin]

For anyone interested in doing this swap I've complied a list of pictures and a MS Word Document with instructions. When I did the swap I couldn't find pics to go along with the instructions so I took my own. If you have any questions feel free to PM me and I will do my best to help you out.

Stock front mounting plate; nothing done yet.

[attachment=81678:Suspension_Upgrade.doc]

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[Scooter Magavin]

Scribed line 3/4" from front of mounting bracket. First grind off two rivets to the right of the scribed line in picture (towards front of sled) then begin to cut line.

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[Scooter Magavin]

Use a cutoff wheel/die grinder to cut along scribed line. Don't cut all the way through the plate. My line kinda sucks, but it all works out.

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[Scooter Magavin]

Once a good 3/4 of the thickness of the mounting plate is cut, take a flat head screw driver and a hammer to pry the cut portion off.

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[Scooter Magavin]

Not done prepping yet... Gotta grind off two more rivets........

 

[Scooter Magavin]

Here's the new plates that have to installed for the front mounting locations:

 

[Scooter Magavin]

New holes drilled for rear mount.

 

[Scooter Magavin]

And then bolt up your new rear skid and enjoy! I know I do! Cat happy

 

[slightlystock]

You can also take the front plate off and move it ahead to the new location rerivet it and your good to go.That's how we did it on a 96 ZRT 600.SS

 

[Panther500F]

I had a question on the mounting holes... When you get ready to put the skid in do you have the skid relaxed on the floor and take your bolt-to-bolt measurement and use that to get your measurements on the sled tunnel? also how do you know where to place the TSL in the correct position?

 

[KevinS]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Panther500F @ Jan 15 2007, 01:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

I had a question on the mounting holes... When you get ready to put the skid in do you have the skid relaxed on the floor and take your bolt-to-bolt measurement and use that to get your measurements on the sled tunnel? also how do you know where to place the TSL in the correct position?[/b]

No, that won't work. You need the bolt to bolt measurement from the holes on the doner sled or at least a sled similar to it.

 

[Panther500F]

Do you know offhand what they should be? The suspension I have is a 98 ZR 600 if that matters, Thank's.

 

[JDonCat]

I just transplanted a ZR skid in a Cougar and used the 23 3/4" measurement that Scooter mentioned. Did a bunch of math and layed it out inside the tunnel before drilling and it worked great. BTW the skid I used was from a 98 ZR600. Not saying it is the right measurement for you to use but it worked in the Cougar I have. If you have a ZR6 to measure I would use that first.

 

[76CrossCountryCat]

I would like some clarification on this. Is 97 the first year of the ETT and TSL. I know that in 2000 they changed the design of the rails to make them stronger. Would I get the same ride from a 97-99 compared to 2000-present other than they aren't as strong?!?! Is there the same amount of travel from one era to the other. Does anyone have any thoughts on which is ultimately better.

 

[Greg_H]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (76CrossCountryCat @ Feb 8 2007, 06:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

I would like some clarification on this. Is 97 the first year of the ETT and TSL. I know that in 2000 they changed the design of the rails to make them stronger. Would I get the same ride from a 97-99 compared to 2000-present other than they aren't as strong?!?! Is there the same amount of travel from one era to the other. Does anyone have any thoughts on which is ultimately better.[/b]

The actual travel didn't change between those model year skids. As far as what ones are better, I would say that the 2000+ year ones would be better due to the durability being better.

 

[arcticcatmattt]

96 ZRT Fastrack suspension - 8.5 inches of travel
97 ZRT ETT suspension - 13.5 inches of travel

Yes, 97 is the first year of the TSL also.

 

[Drtumolo]

Will this update work on a 93 cougar?

 

[cat4ever]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Drtumolo @ Feb 20 2007, 08:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

Will this update work on a 93 cougar?[/b]

Yep, just follow the intructions givin and you're sled will be as good as gravy

 

[Tkat]

Will this mod work in a 1993 or a 1994 Thundercat?

 

[A G]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Tkat @ Feb 23 2007, 09:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

Will this mod work in a 1993 or a 1994 Thundercat?[/b]

Yes. :chug: