It was hard to get the swing arm skid on (First batch was messed up, but others will be fine) but it was worth the work...On my last long ride I went over some really tough stuff...I got stuck on a few huge rocks and had to pull/slide the quad over them...all I would hear while riding over stuff was BAM! and CLINK! and OUCH! but I didnt even dent or do any damage to these skids...they did a great job at protecting the machine...I am glad that I got skids as soon as I did...I like the rear shock linkage plate being part of the swing arm skid becuase of the protection it gives while I ride through woods, and keep junk out of there...