So on to the install...
The lift when I removed it from the wrapping. It came partially assembled, which took a lot of the guesswork out of installation.
First I took a few "before" pictures. *note* I run my shocks in the middle of the adjustment range.
Front (at center of wheel)
Rear (at center of wheel)
Overall rear shot:
The Rubber Down Customs rear bracket is very simple to install. I loved that it required no drilling or grinding and that it used existing holes in the frame to brace to.
One problem I ran into is that with the supplied bolts inserted in the direction they were delivered, the threads were awful close to the rear axle, so I flipped all of the bolts around
And then being the err..umm...anal retentive person I am, I rotated my rear sway bar down and re-attached it. I'll buy some extended links for it soon.
The next thing I ran into was that while using the RDC lift bracket, my stock skid plate bolts were too short.
So instead of going and buying new bolts, I just tapped the threads to be 1/4-20 and used some existing bolts I had laying around. I also used a couple of nuts as "spacers" to keep the plastic from rubbing the lift bracket bolts (that were flipped around backwards)
The rear kit installed:
The front was extremely simple to install.
Remove the upper shock bolt...
Place the RDC bracket across the upper shock mounting bracket and reinstall the shock.
I only had one unexpected obstacle in the front install.
On the right side (as you're sitting on the bike) the stock CVT snorkel has to be moved so you can fit the actual shock bolt into the bracket/shock.
Like the rear lift, this bolt needs to be inserted from the rear because the radiator bracket is in the way.
Front bracket installed:
Here are my "after" pictures...
Front (at center of wheel)
Rear (at center of wheel)
Overall rear shot
Overall front shot
Look at all that wheel clearance now! (those are 26" Executioners)
As a recap, install is quite simple and straight forward. My shocks are not cranked all the way up and I got 1.75" lift in the front and almost the exact same rear.
