Polaris Ranger RZR
Long Travel Kits
Stock RZR on the left. Long Travel RZR on the right (Fireball
Racing+6")
The RZR was just released to consumers Summer of 2007, but a few
aftermarket companies got pre-release units that were used for research and
development. Many more followed on and I saw twelve different kits at the
2007 Sand Sports Super Show. Things are
definitely moving for the Polaris RZR.
Expect long travel kits from many of the companies that are already
in the mix for
Rhino long travel kits.
As new products become available, we will update this page to
stay current.
Stock Polaris RZR - Before Long Travel
Polaris RZR after Fireball Racing +6" Long Travel
Polaris Ranger RZR's come stock with fully independent
four-wheel suspension: Double-wishbones front and rear deliver 9" of
front wheel travel, 9.5" of rear wheel travel and 10" of ground
clearance.
Stock RZR's have a 77" wheelbase (2" longer than a
Rhino), and are 50" wide. The seat position is 7" lower, so right out
of the box, you won't feel as tippy.
Although long travel kits are far from cheap, they are the best
way to improve your RZR's suspension. Approaching the goal of long
travel in steps can result in more expense because stock length shocks will not
work. It is a hard pill to swallow, but if you want to get to long travel,
you will save money in the long run by waiting until you can buy a full long
travel kit.
If a long travel kit is just out of reach, but you still want to
increase your track width for more stability in the dunes, you can try offset
wheels and/or wheel spacers.
Most of the long travel kits increase wheel
travel, front and rear track width and stretch the wheelbase. Long travel kits
will be available from
several manufacturers.
What is included in a RZR Long Travel Kit?
Before you go running off to buy one of these long travel kits,
it is best to understand what is included so that you can make side by side
comparisons.
A-Arms - A few different types of a-arms are out
there. Most are made from chromoly tubing, others are boxed, and a few are
made from billet aluminum or mild steel. Each material type has pros and cons.
Ask questions about why a particular material and arm design was chosen.
Some kits come powder coated in a standard color.
Others come unfinished or offer custom colors.
A-Arm Hardware - Inner and outer a-arm hardware is
typically replaced. The majority of long travel kits come with new bushings (Delron,
Daystar, etc.) on the inner side of the a-arm, but some come with heims.
On the outer or spindle side, some kits use heims, others use uni-balls, and a
few reuse the OEM ball joint. There are pluses and minuses to each type of setup
and quality can vary from heim to heim and bushing to bushing, so ask questions.
Axles - When you extend the wheels out, you are going to
need new axles. There are two approaches to this. The cheaper route
is to reuse the stock CVs and just replace the axles. The more expensive route
is new axles and CVs.
Tie Rods - Some kits come with tie rod extenders. A
few come with new tie rods.
Shocks - All of the kits include new coilover shocks.
Several shock manufacturers have developed RZR specific shocks, so there are
many options and prices out there. Long travel kit manufacturers will tend to
have a favorite. If you don't want to mess around with shock valving, stick with
what the manufacturer recommends. Shock selection can greatly affect not only
the cost, but also the performance of the kit.
Shock Towers - Some kits come with shock towers that move
the upper shock mounting location up and out. This allows the shock to be
mounted in a more vertical position.
Spindles - Stock spindles aren't typically replaced, but
a few manufacturers are now offering new spindles as an option. If you race or
like to jump, you may want to look into new spindles.
Frame Gussets - Long travel kits put more stress on the
factory mounting locations. Several manufacturers are now offering bolt-on or
weld-on gussets to help beef up the stock frame in critical areas. Upper-rear
shock mount is a weak point. Look carefully at additional support for this
area.
Extended Brake Lines - Most if not all RZR kits need
longer brake lines.
Other things to ask:
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Does the kit affect ride height? This not only affects how
the RZR will handle, but also if it will make it inside your toy hauler.
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Find out if your kit is "bolt-on" or if any welding
is required.
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Will my OEM wheels will fit?
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Will the OEM front and rear anti-sway bars work?
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Do they recommend removal of the front or rear sway bar?
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Does the kit put extra stress on OEM parts that do not get
replaced?
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Polaris Ranger RZR Long Travel Kits
Status: Available
A-Arm width: +4 1/2" each side
Wheelbase: 1/2"
forward and 1" rearward
Wheel travel: 12"
Shocks:
Exit
Website:
www.ars-fx.com
Location: Logan, UT
Phone:
(435) 753-7774
Status: Available
A-Arm width:
Wheelbase:
Wheel travel:
Shocks: Elka
Axles:
Website:
www.billetequipped.com
Location:
Phone: 480-633-2555
Status:
Available
A-Arm width:
Wheelbase:
Wheel travel:
Shocks:
Axles:
Website:
www.custommotorsports.com
Location: Riverside, CA
Phone: (951) 549-1740
Email:
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CST Performance Suspension
Status: Avaiable
A-Arm width: +3" per side
Wheelbase: Stock
Wheel travel: 12"
Shocks: Walker Evans Racing
Axles:
Website:
www.cstsuspension.com
Location: Moreno Valley, CA
Phone: 951-328-9902
Email:
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Direct Concept Engineering
A-Arm width:+4" per side
Wheelbase: +2 (1" forward, 1" rearward)
Wheel travel: 13"
Shocks: Radflo
Status: Available
A-Arm width: +4 inches per side
Wheelbase: +2 inches
Wheel travel: 13 inches
Shocks:
A-Arm width: +6 inches per side
Wheelbase:
Wheel travel:
Shocks:
Website:
www.dragonfireracing.com
Location: Mesa, AZ
Phone: (800) 708-9803
Email:
admin@dragonfireracing.com
DFR - Long
Travel Polaris RZR walk around
+4" over kit
+6" over kit
Status: In Development
A-Arm width:
Wheelbase:
Wheel travel:
Shocks: Fabtech Dirtlogic
Website:
www.fabtechmotorsports.com
Location: Chino, CA
Phone: 877-432-2832
Email:
info@fabtechmotorsports.com
Status: Available
A-Arm width: +6"
Wheelbase: +1" front, +2" rear
Wheel travel:
Shocks: Billstein, Elka
Website:
www.fireball-racing.com
Location: Prather, CA
Phone: (559) 324-9533
Status: Available
A-Arm width: +6"
Wheelbase: +2" front and +2" rear
Wheel travel: 14
3/4"
Shocks:
King (with dual rate springs)
Front and rear shock relocation towers for correct shock
geometry
Front Skid plate/support brackets
Rear frame supports
Website:
www.fstmotorsports.com
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Phone: 602-484-7127
Email:
tporterfst@yahoo.com
FST RZR
- long travel suspension testing video
Status: In Development
A-Arm width: +4"
Wheelbase:
Wheel travel: 11.75"
Shocks:
Fox
A-Arm width: +6"
Wheelbase:
Wheel travel:
13”
Shocks:
Fox
Website:
www.holzracingproducts.com
Location: Lynden, WA
Phone: (360) 398-7006
Email:
info@holzracingproducts.com
Status: Available
A-Arm width: +6"
Wheelbase: +1" front, +2" rear
Wheel travel:
Shocks: Billstein, Elka, King
Website:
www.hotride4u.com
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Phone: (661) 587-7702
Email: sales@hotride4u.com
Status: Available
A-Arm width: +4"
Wheelbase: +0" front, +0" rear
Wheel travel:
Shocks: Fox, Elka, Custom Axis
Website:
www.houser-racing.com
Location: Marion, OH
Phone:
877 6 GO-FAST
Email:
info@houser-racing.com
Status: In Development
Website:
www.hydrodynamicsusa.com
Location: El Cajon, CA
Phone: 619-390-2430
Email:
Sales@HydroDynamicsUSA.com
A-Arm width: +6 inches per side
Wheelbase:
Wheel travel:
Shocks:
Website:
www.jaggedextreme.com
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Phone: (877) 524-4339
Email:
RZR Videos from Moab at the UTV Rally - Taken by Chris @
UTVRally.com
RZR
Photos from Moab at the UTV Rally - Taken by Chris @
UTVRally.com
Status: MTS available, XTR In Development
XTR Long travel:
A-Arm width: +8" each side
Wheelbase:
Wheel Travel:
Shocks:
MTS Mid travel:
A-Arm width: +4" each side
Wheelbase: +1" (rear only)
Wheel Travel: 12"
- 13"
Shocks: Elka,
Bilstein
Website:
www.lsracing.com
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Phone: (800) 457-7223
Email:
contact@lsracing.com
LSR RZR
- MTS/Elka - RZR suspension testing video
LSR RZR - MTS/Bilstein suspension testing video
MTS - Mid Travel
XTR - Long Travel
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Long Travel Industries (formerly Long Travel Rhino)
Status: In Development
A-Arm width: +6" each side
Wheelbase:
Wheel travel: 15"
Shocks:
A-Arm width: +4" each side
Wheelbase:
Wheel travel: 12"
Shocks:
Website:
www.longtravelindustries.com
Location: Anaheim, CA
Phone: (714) 783-7491
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Mafia Industries (formerly Rhino Mafia)
Status: Available
A-Arm width:
Wheelbase:
Wheel travel:
Shocks:
Website:
www.demonfabrication.com
Location: San Marcos, CA
Phone: (760) 510-2700
Email:
jeff@demonfabrication.com
A-Arm width: +6" wider per side
Wheelbase: 0"
Wheel travel: 10"
Shocks:
Website:
www.magnumoffroad.com
Location: Vista, CA
Phone: 760-599-4156
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Polaris RZR S (factory installed long travel)
A-Arm width: +5" wider per side
Wheelbase: 0"
Wheel travel: 12"
Shocks: Fox Podium
The factory Polaris +5" long travel is not available as a standalone kit.
It comes standard on the Polaris RZR S only.
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ProCraft Industries (formerly RhinoCraft)
Status: Available
A-Arm width:
Wheelbase:
Wheel travel:
Shocks:
Website:
www.procraftind.com or
www.rhinocraft.com
Location: Lake Elsinore, CA
Phone: (800) 717-7005
Email:
info@procraftind.com or
info@rhinocraft.com
A-Arm width:
Wheelbase:
Wheel travel:
Shocks:
Rancho Suspension
Website:
www.gorancho.com
Location: Long Beach, CA
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Rigid Industries / FST Motorsports
Status: Available
A-Arm width: +6"
Wheelbase: +2" front and +2" rear
Wheel travel: 14
3/4"
Shocks:
King (with dual rate springs)
Front and rear shock towers for correct shock
geometry
Front Skid plate/support brackets
Rear frame supports
Website:
www.rigidindustries.com
Location: Mesa, AZ
Phone: 480-655-0100
Email:
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RZR Tech / Spectrum Sand Sports
Status: Available
A-Arm width: +6" per side
Wheelbase: +2.75" (2"
back)
Wheel travel: 14"
Shocks: King, Elka
Tie rod and balljoint replacement
Website:
www.rzrtech.com
Location:
Phone: 616-928-0616
Email:
orders@rzrtech.com
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Shaw'z Metal Fabrications
Status: Available
A-Arm width: +6" per side
Wheelbase: 2" forward and 2" back
Wheel travel: 15" front & 14" rear
Shocks: Fox
Website:
www.shawzmetalfab.com
Location: Santee, CA
Phone: (619) 449-4545
Email:
shawzmetalfab@sbcglobal.net
Status: Available
A-Arm width:
Wheelbase:
Wheel travel:
Shocks:
Website:
www.snipersandcars.com
Location: Banning, CA
Phone: 951-769-5280
Email:
info@snipersandcars.com
Status: In Development
A-Arm width:
Wheelbase:
Wheel travel:
Shocks:
Website:
www.socalfab.com
Location: Valencia, CA
Phone: (661) 295-9955
Email:
socalfab@yahoo.com
Status: Available
Billet aluminum 6061 control arms
A-Arm width: 13"
overall wider 6.5" per side
Wheelbase: +4" total - 2" offset forward, 2"
offset backwards
Wheel travel: 14"
Shocks:
Website:
www.toddscustombillet.com
Location: Gilbert, AZ
Phone: (480) 634-2368
Email:
info@toddscustombillet.com
Status: Available
A-Arm width: +6" each side
Wheelbase:
Wheel travel:
Shocks:
Walker Evans
Website: www.utvcrap.com
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Phone: 623-934-3070
Email:
Nick@UTVCrap.com
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RZR Shocks
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