RX Mod Plate Kit for Metal Matrix II Trucks
Always running your Matrix 2 Trucks stiff and finding the blocks aren't performing as you wish? This is the kit for you! Tighten up the trucks without deforming the blocks.
The RX Mod Plate for Metal Matrix 2 Trucks was born from Leon's love of the matrix ii trucks but wanting them to be stiffer and better to adjust when stiffer. If you have the trucks and run them super loose and carvey and don't have any issues with them then this isn't for you! But if you find you are always winding in the preload bolts to get the desired stiffness and the bushings don't look to stay straight then you need this in your life! This kit replaces the support on top of the block and makes them top adjustable like previous matrix trucks. It cups the top of the block to stop them sliding under pressure and gives a tighter feel to the truck overall.
This kit started off as a peer-to-peer project for a group of riders that liked Leon's mod. Now ATBShop has stepped in to help make it easier for people to buy these plates from all over the moutainboarding world. These are great little innovation to an already great riding truck.
RX MBS Matrix II Truck Mod Kit contains:
- 2 x RX Mod Plates
- 4 x RX Preload Bolts
- 1 x Instructions Sheet
It is simple to fit and only takes a few moments. Some described it as a flaw in the matrix ii trucks but it is more of a feature preference for riders that like a stiffer setup or bigger riders. If you want to see how it all works and fits or want to help you go to sleep then check out the video below by Leon who goes through the system and fitting it all in.
Fitting Instructions
- Remove the shock blocks and bottom preload bolts
- Remove the MBS plate that is bolted to the Top Truck. You will need a 5mm Hex Key. The bolts have thread lock on them so you may need to apply a fair amount of force.
- Make sure that the top preload bolts holes in the deck, the riser pad (if fitted) and the Top Truck are in line.
- Insert the top preload bolts through the deck and turn clockwise to engage the thread in the Top Truck. Keep turning the bolts clockwise (use a 4mm Hex Key) until you can see the threaded section of the bolts appear out of the underside of the Top Truck. If the bolts do not turn freely, see Step 3.
- Turn the top preload bolts anti-clockwise until around 2mm of the bolt end is visible out of the underside of the Top Truck.
- Re-insert one of the bottom preload bolts enough to fit a shock block.
- Insert the Mod Plate, make sure that the protruding ends of the top preload bolts sit in the recess holes in the Mod Plate.
- Holding the Mod Plate in place by hand, fit a shock block to the bottom pre load bolt.
- Insert the other shock block and bottom pre load bolt.
- Check that the Mod Plate is located properly then wind the lower pre-load bolts in until the shock blocks are properly seated but not lifted away from the truck.
- Adjust the Mod Plate by turning the top preload bolts clockwise to stiffen your steering or counter clockwise to loosen. It is very important to adjust the top preload bolts evenly so that the Mod Plate stays horizontal in relation to the Top Truck.
Tips
- When using the loosest setting make sure that top preload bolts are still in contact with the Mod Plate in their recess holes.
- Leon recommends a maximum compression of 5mm between the Top Truck and the Mod Plate.
- Do not over compress your Shock Blocs, if they can’t stiffen your steering to the desired level, insert stiffer shock blocks or replace worn/compressed shock blocks with new ones. If you have the Matrix II’s with the plastic Top Truck, you can replace the Top Truck with an alloy one from the Matrix I Pro trucks, then fit the Mod Plates. The fitting instructions are the same with the exception that there is no MBS plate to remove.
- Important: The Mod Plate is designed to work by adjusting the top preload bolts only, do not use the bottom preload bolts to make any adjustments.