ZR/ZL Bumper Alternatives - Will a different bumper (metal bar and ?) be used instead started by FirstTimer
	November 4th 2009 at 7:13 PM Post #1
	FirstTimer Junior Member 150 Posts Group: Members Member Since: September 4th 2005 Location: Ellendale, MN, USA
	Got around to pulling the sleds out last weekend to get them ready...driveshaft and skid bearing replacements, etc. While my 99 ZL600 was on the stand over the summer, the plastic broke on both bolt holes in the rear bumper. An idiotic design in my opinion...all plastic. Is there a bumper I could use off a different sled (with at least a metal core) that would fit? I hate the idea of 60 bucks for another plastic one just to see it break out again at some point. Thought about a Polaris rear bumper, but holes are off a bolt width, so would mean a pretty oblong hole, as well as some bending and stuff to make it slightly wider. Figure I can put holes in back of tunnel for the flap if need be. Any insight on what anyone has done would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! Waitin' for the snow to fly! Rating: 0 Quick Edit Edit Topic

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	November 4th 2009 at 7:59 PM Post #2
	Quinlan Department of Corrections Quinlan is a little disappointed that he received HMK Highmark 4 boots instead of the Highmark Pros as he had anticipated... Updated Yesterday at 6:19 PM 9723 Posts Group: Moderators Member Since: December 8th 2003 Location: Fargo, ND, USA Current Sled: 06 SP 440/700, 98 ZR 600 2008-2009 Miles: 365
	You might be able to fit a '98 rear bumper setup on your '99. They are the same chassis, so I imagine they would have the same mounting holes. The '98 had a metal bumper that was covered with a plastic cover. You could actually just use the metal bumper alone if you wanted to...it doesn't look as clean though. Just a thought... 2006 Arctic Cat SnoPro 440/700 EFI 1998 Arctic Cat ZR 600 EFI Custom 1996 Ski-Doo FormulaIII 600 A mountain lion roaming the prairie found a bull, killed it and ate the entire bull. With a heavy belly, unable to walk, the lion laid in the tall grass moaning and roaring. Soon a hunter, attracted by the roaring, shot and killed the lion. Moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut! Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 5th 2009 at 8:10 AM Post #3
	NorthWestRider Awaiting a winter of fun! NorthWestRider Just finished the preseason prep and looking forward to a bit of snow. Updated Last Monday at 11:01 AM 307 Posts Group: Members Member Since: August 25th 2006 Location: Schenectady, New York, USA Current Sled: ZL 600 EFI SS 2008-2009 Miles: 465
	Its funny you should say that! The exact same thing happened to me as well, really makes me wonder. . . all I could do is buy a new bumper. Overall though I must say that they are a pretty good sled. 1992 Arctic-Cat Wildcat 700 2002 ZL 600 EFI SS 2008 Triton Trailer Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 5th 2009 at 4:39 PM Post #4
	Raptor700rBronson Advanced Member Raptor700rBronson gettin modern warfare 2 and fallout 3 tomorrow!!! Updated Last Sunday at 7:20 PM 1087 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 28th 2008 Location: Ohio, NY, Cuba Current Sled: 2002 ZR 500 Cross-Country 2008-2009 Miles: 708
	Everyone ive ever seen is broken including mine. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 6th 2009 at 7:53 AM  [ Modified November 6th 2009 at 8:14 AM ] Post #5
	kingofkings argueing with idiots kingofkings . Updated Yesterday at 6:33 AM 716 Posts Group: Members Member Since: August 19th 2008 Location: Little Falls, MN, USA Current Sled: 1998 ZL 500 2008-2009 Miles: 700+
	They must have changed in 99 because my 98 ZL has steel with a platic jacket on top. Part of the plastic is cracked and I can still lift up the back end no problem. It was probably a way to shave weight by taking out the metal. -To ride or not to ride, what a stupid question! -You should never judge a guy until you have walked a mile in his shoes, then you are a mile away and have his shoes -Ice, snow, or grass, I'll still kick your ass. -"And when he gets to Heaven, to St. Peter he will tell, one more soldier reporting Sir I have served my time in Hell" Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 6th 2009 at 9:02 AM Post #6
	mn700mod waitin for snow, gonna try something different 13 Posts Group: Members Member Since: December 30th 2008 Location: Monticello, Minnesota, USA Current Sled: 95' ZR 700 2008-2009 Miles: 362
	you can modify a 95 zr bumper on it ARCTIC CAT 4 LIFE Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit