Wildcat XX Rear Diff Protection! Every XX Owner NEEDS THIS!!

[@maraudermitchelli]

I’m not knowledgeable on artic cat, but I’m impressed that the rear frame comes off. Omg Matt pushes that machine, wow! .

[@DirtObseXXion]

That's why we call him "Too Fast Matt"!! I'm glad he drives the XX, the factory race cage is the safest thing for him!!!

[@outdoorzone]

Nice vid man! Have experienced and rear axle issues like I hear? I just purchased a brand new 2018 that’s was at a dealer for a price! Trying to learn what fixes need done before breaking her in and then giving her hell like you all!! Thanks!

[@DirtObseXXion]

Thanks brother! Matt hasn't had any axle issues, the motor blew and was replaced under warranty with no issues.. A knocking in the motor and the oil pressure light coming on is something to watch out for.. We have another vid on the steering bushing that is a definite must do also.. It sures up the steering mechanism which has failed on a few machines.. I hope you enjoy it man, Matt has been giving it hell for sure!

[@mcballingaming1231]

outdoorzone thanks for watching! I haven’t had any issues with the axles yet. Hoping I don’t! I’m looking into beefing up the steering rack now. There are a couple different options so I’m kinda weighing them out now. I haven’t had any issues with the steering but I know tie rods have been a weak point. Most people have issues with the steering rack itself after upgrading tie rods so I wanna do both if I do either lol

[@outdoorzone]

Dirt ObseXXion what actually caused the low oil pressure engine failure? Was it a clogged oil filter? I’ve seen on forums that the excessive assembly lube clogged the orig oil filters and then they started putting wix filters on from the assembly plant to fix it! Any truth to that and did you happen cut open your filter to see?

[@mcballingaming1231]

outdoorzone that’s the issue! I had changed my oil and got in one full ride b4 it happened. I didn’t know about the issue when I changed mine or I would’ve checked out the filter. I’ve seen a couple that people have cut open that look pretty insane! Even though I had changed the filter it still ended up clogging the system with gunk. They said they flushed the system real well while changing the motor but still recommended I change the oil in the new motor within 100 Miles just to be safe. Nothing like doing the 1st service twice 😂

[@PistNbroke]

Hell yea little preventive maintenance/upgrade. Hell of a deal.. Chad and Mat. I got s few things on the go with my old girl if you want to lend a hand I have all the cold beverages you could ask for.

[@DirtObseXXion]

HAHAHAHA! I could hold the camera!!! You're a bit more advanced than us brother!!! I would drink that beer tho...

[@DirtyRiceOffroadCrew]

I sure coulda used this rubber mat upgrade on my RZR a few years back. Put a damn hole through my skids and engine case in Colorado running chase crew for Seat Time Adventures.

[@DirtObseXXion]

Damn! Yeah this is a must do for the XX and would probably help out on a few machines!

[@SigCross]

Great to see you Matt, good tip for the maintenance on the XX. I'm still loving my XX. What do you think about Textron going back to the Arctic Cat name. I think it's great ! I've been riding Cats my whole life. Hope to see some more video's of you ripping up the trails. Love Dirt ObseXXion !

[@DirtObseXXion]

I'll make sure Matt sees this, him and I are going to do a live video next week to discuss the switch back to Arctic Cat, the agreement with Tracker Offroad, and anything else we can think of between now and then.. I hope you can make it!!

[@ajjacobs1338]

Great video bro that's a very nice machine your buddy has

[@DirtObseXXion]

Thanks brother!! He's abused the crap out of the XX and had really good luck with it... People criticize it for being underpowered but I can tell you that it can run faster through trails than most other machines because the weight makes it stick, and we've had it over 70mph over whoops...

[@skelley521]

Why not weld a plate on the bottom? 1/8th or 1/4" and keep the air gap. I would think that as the stock plate bends more, it would just put pressure on the rear diff and cause problems down the road. Just a thought...

[@DirtObseXXion]

I don't think you could do that without covering the skid plate, and that skid has to come off in order to change the oil.. It may be possible though... I think Matt is going to be fine with the rubber cushion... The cushion is much easier for the average person to install too i.e. us.. Thanks for the comment!!!

[@rugby3874]

I changed all the fluids in mine and it was easy

[@r35smith]

Throw a screen on it, a cheap cab enclosure and vent it from the radiator into the cab and you can ride all winter

[@DirtObseXXion]

We can ride all winter now because we live a real state HAHAHAHAHA!!!

[@r35smith]

Dirt ObseXXion Don’t act like you don’t miss it down here.

[@michiganmotorsports]

Those TSC stall mats are great. I use them on the front of my open trailer to keep the mud out from dirt roads, closed off the open area behind the cab on a Ranger XP, and I got one as a door mat inside my barn.

[@DirtObseXXion]

@@michiganmotorsports Now I feel bad about telling you to melt the Can Am down... Hahaha! J/k.. Lil rubber can come in handy!

[@mikedesilets3324]

I padded mine, right after watching this.

[@DirtObseXXion]

Good call! Good to see you again!

[@Holden-McGroin]

Yeah, I gotta say that thing is definitely built more solid than my XP1K, but at nearly 400lbs heavier...IDK

[@DirtObseXXion]

And $6-7k more, If we're being honest... Matt likes his XX, he gives it hell and it has held up really well.. It's definitely tuff..

[@OFFROADDAN]

Wish I could keep my ATV that clean

[@DirtObseXXion]

Hey DANO!!!

[@OFFROADDAN]

Dirt ObseXXion hey budddy!

[@Loop307]

What every xx owner should do. Sell sell sell. Buy x3

[@DirtObseXXion]

Matt's had pretty good luck with the XX... Partly because he stays on top of the preventative things he can do to sure it up a bit. It's been an impressive machine for us...

[@mcballingaming1231]

We have an x3 in the group that may have 50 miles on it and it’s already had to have the clutch replaced so it’s all just luck of the draw. They all have issues. I don’t worry about what people should or shouldn’t have. I just ride! So far she’s been bulletproof tho!

[@DirtObseXXion]

@@mcballingaming1231 Well said!

[@trailteryx9955]

Heck yeah, save money anyway you can!

[@DirtObseXXion]

Gotta do it!!! Did you see Blue Holler is closed this weekend?

[@trailteryx9955]

@@DirtObseXXion yep I saw that earlier , I like mud and all, but I wish it would stop raining!

[@DirtObseXXion]

@@trailteryx9955 It was bad out there.. People were having all kinds of trouble getting out the main trail... We might hit up Canmer this weekend if the weather clears up a bit..

[@jworpet]

How thick was the mat that you got? How did you attach the mat to the plate?

[@DirtObseXXion]

Matt got the horse stall matt from TSC, it was about 1/2 inch thick.. Any thicker would make it hard to get the rear piece of the frame back on... This one fit really snug...

[@DirtObseXXion]

Just saw the second part of the question.. As mentioned, 1/2 inch mat.. The pressure is sufficient enough to hold it in place without securing it to the frame plate. Matt cut it long enough so that if it slid any direction it would hit the lip of the plate.. I guarantee it won't move once you put it in place, but if you're worried about it, take the frame off first and measure that plate area before you make your cuts in the rubber.. It was so snug under the diff we had to use the jack to get the frame back in place... You could push it in place but it was awkward to try and hold it and wrench at the same time... Hope this helps, good luck!

[@jworpet]

@@DirtObseXXion Thanks. I havent had the rear frame off mine but did cut a hole in the steel plate to do the diff service. I wasnt sure how much clearance there was between the plate and diff.

[@DirtObseXXion]

@@jworpet no problem dude.. Yeah there isn't much, it was definitely hitting the diff.... but Matt does have a habit of sending his through the air..

[@jworpet]

@@DirtObseXXion I am definately not as fast as Matt...

[@trevor77yfz]

Matt, Where you guys from?

[@DirtObseXXion]

This is Chad, I edit the videos and typically respond to the comments.. Matt's a busy guy.. We all live around the Leitchfield area of KY.. Blue Holler Offroad Park is our home away from home!

[@trevor77yfz]

Dirt ObseXXion hey Chad! Awesome! I thought I heard Matt say in one of the videos that he got some parts from Autosmart in camblesville. That’s about 45min away from me. Was just curious. Thanks

[@DirtObseXXion]

@@trevor77yfz Yeah our buddy Tony is the Service Manager there... He's in a few of our vids.. You're definitely close, where do you ride?

[@trevor77yfz]

Dirt ObseXXion usually pumpjack offroad, I sold my quad a while back but I’m looking to get a XX in the spring.

[@DirtObseXXion]

@@trevor77yfz Oh cool, we've been to Pumpjack, it gets rough out there..

[@cybermavrik]

Put some 5/16 plate on it and fogettaboutit

[@DirtObseXXion]

Nice! Did you do the steering bearing?