Iron Baltic Review/Update/Opinion

[@DirtObseXXion]

Glad to see this Q! In the market for one currently! Awesome edit!

[@quaddingsous]

Thanx Chad! Greatly appreciate the editing feedback! I don't think you'll be disappointed if you go with IB. I had no issues with the fitment; all the holes lined up perfectly and I feel the quality is 2nd to none. Thanks for watchin' my friend!

[@ElevationATV]

Nice!! My machine already has a full frame skid plate but I believe there are ones that go over top and even the lower A-Arms. Looks like they've served you well. Thanks for the update.

[@quaddingsous]

So far, so good. Thanx for the comments and for watching Ghost!

[@wtfbuddy1]

Nice update and testimonial to Iron Baltic's products, sorry to hear you have peyronie's disease in 2 of your bolts, most people wouldn't check and they could have snapped off over time. Happy Turkey Day to you Q and family. Cheers and stay safe. Pete

[@quaddingsous]

BAHAHAHAHA!!!! Only you Pete would use "peyronie's disease" in your comment. The rest of us haven't even heard of it - LMAO! - Happy Thanksgiving my friend!

[@kcatv9556]

Nice follow up and review on the skid plate performance. Looks like they done a really good job no damage is a plus! Yeah certain times of the year I get a Lotta leaves and debris buildup in mine as well. Talk to you later buddy! Yeehaw!

[@quaddingsous]

How did you sneak this comment in without me seeing it KC? lol Yeah, I'm super happy with these skid plates! Thanx for the comments and for watchin' my friend!

[@advphilnb]

Yessir! Thanks for the update and review, it’s nice to see a tested product. Man they look sharp, and they worked great. Good luck to your Leafs, it pains me a little to say this, but the boys in blue are looking good, and I miss Campbell. Go Habs! Lol. Cheers man, and keep well!

[@quaddingsous]

Thanx Phil! It pains me to cheer for the Leafs. I hate to give away my age, but I remember the last time they won 🙄 Thanks for the comments and for watching bud!

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Great Investment, Plates Held Up Well, Thanks " Q " ATB T God Bless

[@quaddingsous]

Thanks for the comments and for watching Terry!

[@FANATICALSIDERIDER]

Good to hear! Thanks for sharing your review

[@quaddingsous]

You're welcome. Thanks for the comments and for watching FSR!

[@kylethefryan1111]

Thanks for the update on those. I want to get a set at some point & was going to go with the metal ones. Was afraid the plastic ones would get cracked, etc. Guess the plastic ones do hold up though.

[@quaddingsous]

Yeah, I hear ya on the big decision Kyle. I deliberated long and hard on Aluminum vs Plastic too. One of the reasons I went with plastic is that there is way less friction on plastic than on aluminum. Another pro for plastic is that it doesn't bend. Aluminum will dent and bend. When you "unbend" it, you create a weak point in the metal, which will allow it to bend easier again the next time you bounce over a bolder or log. I talked to a lot of guys with both skid plates and the consensus was to go with plastic. Even Iron Baltic steered me toward plastic, advising they were actually better despite being less expensive. I'm not worried about these things cracking/breaking at all. They are very very strong. One of my neighbor's is a plastic fabricator and he looked at them when I first got them. He named the type of plastic it was (which I can not recall because it had a long scientific name - lol) and said it's almost bullet proof. Not sure if this info helps makes your decision easier or more difficult, but good luck with whatever you decide and thanx for watchin'!

[@kylethefryan1111]

@@quaddingsous yes, I will be going with plastic now I think. Didn't know they were cheaper though. Thought they were the same price. Haven't looked at them for over a year though. Thanks for the review & input.

[@quaddingsous]

@@kylethefryan1111 . . . NP my friend!

[@RobMillerATV]

The bush wackin you do its great it saves your boots. Almost every time I bush wack I break something.

[@quaddingsous]

I hear ya buddy. That's why I finally went to some better protection. Thanks for the comments and for watching Rob!

[@nbatvforum]

I been lucky with oem so far on both my teryx. Granted they were both lifted. But iron baltic have proven themselves time and time again. Good video as always

[@quaddingsous]

If it ain't broke, don't fix it! Thanx for the comments and for watchin' ECUTV Adventures!

[@viperxbr]

Great review Q! They defintely do protect. I really hem'd and haw'd on either these or the OEM Can-Am ones and I've decided to stick with OEM. They just fit really well. The bolts are sunked down level with the plate or the bolt head is rounded so the don't catch on obstacles and bend. Also far less bolts to deal with If removal is required. Looking forward to seeing some of your riding adventures this past summer! Cheers!

[@quaddingsous]

Excellent! Thanx for the comments and for watching Todd!

[@atvcampingadventures1728]

They have held up good mate and your going to get lots of crap like that at that time of year , so very impressed with them 👍👍👍

[@quaddingsous]

I totally agree mate! Thanx for the comments and for watchin' bud!

[@TiffanyBottomsHunter]

Yeah, if you consider what the underbody would have looked like, or what would likely have occurred driving the way you did, through what you did without the skid plates, vs with the skid plates, it would likely give you a pretty good idea of how well they worked.

[@quaddingsous]

Exactly TBH, so the new skid plates can stay, right?😉Yeeeehaw! Thanks for the comments and for watching!

[@blaze_atv]

Great vid Q. In the 500 miles I have on my IB Aluminum Plates, I've been very happy with them. They definitely hold some dirt, leaves, etc. but are well worth the cleanouts! VERY bummed to hear we are not going to see any videos from your trip! Unusable footage is the WORST!

[@quaddingsous]

I'm planning on going through all the footage and making "some kind" of video out of it. Just not sure I'll post it for public consumption or not. Did you buy your IB plates before or after you watched my install video? Just curious. Thanx for the comments and for watchin' Blaze!

[@blaze_atv]

@@quaddingsous I bought them after watching the install video.

[@quaddingsous]

Did you do an install or walk around video? If so, I somehow missed it.

[@blaze_atv]

@@quaddingsous I did not. I included them in my Grizzly Update video but did not do a video solely on the skid plates. I was planning to, and then got too excited when they got delivered and just wanted to get them on. Hah.

[@quaddingsous]

@@blaze_atv lol - right on!

[@randomity655]

they ought to countersink those bolts

[@quaddingsous]

I agree, but I'm not sure they can without weakening the area too much. The plastic is only 1cm thick. But now you've given me an idea😉 Thanx for the comments and for watchin' Randomity!

[@randomity655]

@@quaddingsous I bought a skid plate from Yamaha for my 2012 Grizzly. There weren't any washers and the bolts were countersunk. I've order an Iron Baltic for a new 2024 Grizzly 700 and it's a bit disappointing to hear that these aren't countersunk. So much for sliding over rocks

[@quaddingsous]

@@randomity655 . . . The washers are a counter sunk style, rounded on the edges so the bolt heads are actually sunk into the washers. I haven't had any issues yet, but the idea you gave me was to use a forsner bit in a router to drill out the plastic to make counter sink holes, then regular flat washers with the bolts. Gotta do some measuring first though. Wanna make sure I don't have to take too much plastic off.

[@Maritimer]

Hey man ! I was glad to see ya uploaded a video this morning, I needed something to watch while I cook breakfast for the family haha man I really love those Iron Baltic skids, they look really rugged and thick. They are plastic, correct? I personally like plastic, I find it slides over stuff easier than like Aluminum. But maybe thats just me haha Anyways man good video, good review ! Go Leafs Go !!!

[@quaddingsous]

Good morning my friend Maritimer! Yes, way less friction on plastic than on aluminum and that's one of the reasons I went with plastic. Another pro for plastic is that it doesn't bend. Aluminum will dent and bend. When you unbend it, you create a weak point in the metal, which will allow it to bend easier again the next time you bounce over a bolder or log. I talked to a lot of guys with both skid plates and the consensus was to go with plastic. Even Iron Baltic steered me toward plastic, advising they were actually better despite being less expensive. These things are great and if you are ever thinking of upgrading your Grizz, you wouldn't be disappointed with these. Thanx for the comments and for watchin' buddy and have a great day! Go Leafs!

[@tamaracktr6411]

Hey there little buddy!! Those stand up pretty good for Tupperware!! I think it's normal to have lots of debris with any skid plates, the added protection is worth it. See ya soon!!

[@quaddingsous]

LOL - I was thinkin' the same thing!🤣🤣🤣 Thanx for the comments my large friend! See you on trails buddy!

[@EverydayATV]

Nice follow up review Q. Looks like they protected you well 👍. “I got leakage” 😂

[@quaddingsous]

Thanx EATV! Appreciated!

[@N0KTZ]

Thanks for the update Q- was wondering last weekend how that armor was holding out for you. -Rose hip-lol. Always good seein ya bud.

[@quaddingsous]

Rose Hip! lol - I had to leave that in for informational purposes 🤣 Yeah, I would definitely spend the money again on these skid plates. They offer very very good protection for the atv. Thanks for the comments and for watching my friend. Always good to hear from you buddy!

[@Timr45_70]

Great follow up review Q ! I just bought a new 22 honda and you just reminded me of Iron Baltic for A rarm guards !

[@quaddingsous]

Heyyyyyyy Tim'r! A '22 Honda!? Nice! Which model? Can you do a short walk-around video so I can see it? You won't be disappointed with Iron Baltic A-arm guards. YEEEEEEEEEEEHAW! Thanx for the comments and for watching buddy!

[@Timr45_70]

@@quaddingsous You'll be disappointed Q ! It's not a quad , I bought a pioneer 700-4 deluxe , My 9 year old Lab blew her knee out and had surgery so she isnt able to run in to my hunting camp till next spring, so I bought her a chariot !

[@quaddingsous]

@@Timr45_70 Nice! And no, I'm not disappointed with that news. We had Thanksgiving Supper at my oldest sister's place yesterday and my 1.5 year old grandson couldn't get enough of the SxS. He sat on my lap with his hands on the steering wheel making engine noises while we drove 2mph around the farm yard. On the way home I told my wife I might have to get a sxs now 🤣🤣🤣

[@Timr45_70]

@@quaddingsous This thing is awesome, Had 3 guys and a lab in it on some rough trails a couple weeks ago duck hunting and it had no problems ! Took my Family to camp this weekend for Thanksgiving and did some riding .everyone agreed its comfortable even in the back seat.

[@quaddingsous]

@@Timr45_70 . . . You celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving? I thought you lived in Michigan???

[@johnk7093]

Great Protection for sure.... great vid Q. now you need to stock up on some bolts......

[@quaddingsous]

LOL - you know it Squatch! I have a trip to the bolt supply store on my "to do" list - lol. I'm one of those guys who doesn't throw out extra bolts that come in a package or even used bolts in good shape, so I have a couple more spares before I'm empty 😉. Thanks for the comments and for watchin' bud!

[@johnk7093]

@@quaddingsous I’m the same. Have a salad of bolts, nuts, washers…. Saved my a many times!! You bet, hope to start posting soon!!!

[@legacy5824]

I've been trying to find some skid plates for my 2019 Kawasaki brute force 750....I'll have to check these out and see if they make them for my bike....thx for the review

[@quaddingsous]

Right on! Good luck with your search and thanx for watchin'!

[@normsatv]

Nice Q they seem to be doing the job . I been extremely lucky or maybe just Good lmao 🤣 for amount abuse do here with just a factory thin plastic plate . I went as far take my a arm factory gaurds off to stop the sticks jam up . Now very rare have a stick & no rip boots in last two yrs except when a axel not install proper made cv fail fron not being tourqe by shop not me lol . I really like looks and coverage you getting with that setup but not into taking on off to clean lol awesome review on them bud cheers 👍

[@quaddingsous]

Thanx for the comments and for watching Norm! Greatly appreciated buddy!

[@jamorg2306]

Good video Q. Extra cleaning or repairs? Extra cleaning is the easy choice!! Cheers

[@quaddingsous]

I totally agree jamorg! Thanks for the comments and for watching!

[@olivei2484]

Looks like you have supper and tea under those plates.

[@quaddingsous]

Tea for sure. Not sure I'd want to eat off that plate - lol. Thanx for the comments and for watchin' green eye!

[@olivei2484]

@@quaddingsous he he. Maybe you could ust run the sudio from the BC trip. We are all fans of the banter.

[@quaddingsous]

@@olivei2484 . . . Not a bad idea my friend.

[@rawsonforever]

I just ride some deep water to get the mud off. The rest of the time I just let it grow moss. 😁

[@quaddingsous]

lol - right on John! Thanx for chimin' in buddy!

[@tonye8217]

What do yo mean the video from our 3 day trip is ruined? Q you so# of a $%^&&** ......lol. Just joking , good vid as always Q....Goose out.

[@quaddingsous]

LMAO! Too funny!