Parts are here! 08 Dragon front end upgrade.

[WCTHEMI]

I had the misfortune of hitting the cutting edge from a grader blade last week, in my search for parts, I discovered that Polaris has a kit to update the front bumper to the aluminum style that is on the '09's. Cost was marginally more than for the parts that I needed, so I ordered the kit. Arrived today, hopefully will have it on for the weekend so I can get out for a ride. Will post pics of the install process when I get it done.

 

[bathtub28]

def. get some pics up would love to see how that looks on the 08's, and how do you like your "thing" can, how is it compared to mbrp , noise wise?

 

[WCTHEMI]

Got it done over the weekend, will try to get the pics up this afternoon when I get up. I like the Thing, not sure how it compare's sound wise to the others though.

 

[timbo]

put the thing on my 09 800 dragon sure cleaned up mid-range no more stumble.
a bit loud but livable lol

 

[plastictits]

how did you hit a grader blade? be carefull out there man if you can't see a grader comin at you, you might need glasses> just my two cents

 

[T-BO]

How long did that install take you? I ordered the same kit for mine after clipping a rock.

 

[Summiteer]

how did you hit a grader blade? be carefull out there man if you can't see a grader comin at you, you might need glasses> just my two cents

Might not have been attached to the grader at the time of impact.

 

[WCTHEMI]

how did you hit a grader blade? be carefull out there man if you can't see a grader comin at you, you might need glasses> just my two cents

Thanks for the tip, I'll try to watch out for them next time.:d For some reason the county (I think) had put the cutting edge in the ditch to make a creek, made absolutely no sense to me. Oh yea, here are the pics:

Finished product:

The start of the install:

New bumper installed, should be way stronger than the plastic junk it had on it:

Slick stirrup vents from APP:

 

[jay]

do you have any pictures fromthe side ?
what parts do you get ?
how much for kit ?
how hard was it to do?

hit a rock i replaced the plastic bumper but where it screws into the sides the holes are busted so the bumper isnt very strong and i was thinking of changing the front end durring the summer

 

[WCTHEMI]

do you have any pictures fromthe side ?
what parts do you get ?
how much for kit ?
how hard was it to do?

hit a rock i replaced the plastic bumper but where it screws into the sides the holes are busted so the bumper isnt very strong and i was thinking of changing the front end durring the summer

Included parts: both left and right fenders, new bumper, bumper mount brackets, new close of pan, new nose pan, new hood mounts, new heat deflector for pipe and fasteners. Install was very straightforward, just drill out the old rivets, install new pieces and rivet back on. I was able to borrow an air rivet gun, which really helped cut the time/work down. You will need a torque wrench, as you have to change the bottom A-arm bolts and put brackets on the top ones, and the need to be torqued properly. The kit was 580.00 plus GST, so it ended up about 610.00. I think I spent about 4 hours doing the swap-over. Don't have a pic from the side, but I will take one today and post it up. Here's the parts list of what is included:
UPGRADE,09 PLASTIC/BUMPER
Kit PN 2876986
Application
Polaris Snowmobiles 2007 600 RMK, Dragon RMK & 700 Cleanfire Dragon, 2008 RMK’s, 600, 700 Switchbacks, & 600, 700, 800 IQ’s, 2009 600, 800 Switchbacks, & 600, 800 IQ’s
This Kit Includes:
Qty. Part Description Part Number
1 Asm-Front Bumper, Tubular 1016481
1 Mount Swaybar, LH 1823450
1 Mount Swaybar, RH 1823451
1 Asm-Fender, LH, RMK 2633673-070
1 Asm-Fender, RH, 800 MTN 2633674-070
1 Asm-Nosepan w/Foil 2633767
1 Brace-Front Lower A-Arm 5251752
1 Shield-Head Pipe/Wire Harness 5252638
2 Spacer-Park Lock 5333796
1 Hinge-Grill, Hood 5437441-070
1 Screen-Hinge, LH 5437655-070
1 Screen-Hinge, RH 5437656-070
1 Closeoff-Nosepan Rear 5437827-070
1 Cover-Hinge Opening, LH 5437856-070
1 Cover-Hinge Opening, RH 5437857-070
1 Fiber-RH Shock Tower 5813405
5 Strap Panduit 708492
1 Clamp Hose 7080880
2 Bolt 5/16 7512371
2 Screw 1/4 7517916
2 Screw #10-24 5/8 Tap 7518284
2 Screw 7518912
2 Screw 3/8 7518942
4 Nut 5/16 7542343
4 Nut Flanged 7547180
39 Rivet 7621467
10 Rivet 3/16 7661637
4 Rivet-Tufloc 7661855
4 Rivet-Plastic 7661922
2 Nut U Speed 7670057
1 Clip-Plastic, Dart, Nylon 7670088
1 Instructions 9921715
Tools required:
Rivet Gun Power Drill
Center Punches Phillips Screwdriver
Torx Wrenches Drill Bits
10 mm Wrench and Socket Spring Pullers
½” Wrench and Socket 9/16” Wrench and Socket
Before you begin, read these instructions and check to be sure all parts and tools are accounted for. Please retain these installation instructions for future reference and parts ordering information.

 

[SX_Viper_mtx]

WCTHEMI,
Iam just wondering what you have left from the parts u took off, iam looking for the lower left a arm.?

 

[08 RMK 700]

I had the misfortune of hitting the cutting edge from a grader blade last week, in my search for parts, I discovered that Polaris has a kit to update the front bumper to the aluminum style that is on the '09's. Cost was marginally more than for the parts that I needed, so I ordered the kit. Arrived today, hopefully will have it on for the weekend so I can get out for a ride. Will post pics of the install process when I get it done.

hit a rock on the weekend just wondering if you have the lower right a arm that i could buy off you and if you do how much?

 

[Polaris Sled Head]

I would love to do this to my Sled, Unfortunatly the kit was discontinued. Any help in locating one would be awesome. Thanks in advance.

 

[Vance Matheson]

I would love to do this to my Sled, Unfortunatly the kit was discontinued. Any help in locating one would be awesome. Thanks in advance.

Have a look at the skinz bumper