| A stock Polaris Ranger 4X4 base cost is $9,699 and | | | | causes serious loss of horsepower. |
| it’s not uncommon for an owner who is | | | | Another drawback to a stock suspension is the |
| interested in high performance to multiply this cost | | | | amount of travel that you will get. With a properly |
| three fold to build their machine to exactly what they | | | | set up suspension you’ll be able to traverse |
| want. This is not an uncommon theme for any off | | | | rockier terrain and you’ll be able to get out of |
| road vehicle from a dirt bike to a full blown off road | | | | places that a stock Ranger would not be able to get |
| truck. Performance costs money and high | | | | out of. An added benefit to a better suspension is |
| performance is the key to maximizing the fun you | | | | usually an upgrade in tire sizes. A bolt on suspension |
| will have on your weekend outings. There are several | | | | will not allow you drastic changes in this department |
| aspects of vehicle modification that are usually | | | | but it will allow you small upgrades to give a little |
| overlooked. Safety and suspension are two of the | | | | added clearance. It’s easy to understand the lure |
| most important features of a properly built ride but | | | | of a high performance off road machine. The benefit |
| they are commonly given minimal attention or they | | | | of the Ranger is that it can take two people on a |
| are completely overlooked all together. However, | | | | great weekend journey through the woods whereas |
| Safety and suspensions tie together nicely and they | | | | a four-wheel vehicle is designed for a single person |
| are easily done at the same time. | | | | and a completely built off road tuck and cost at least |
| The Polaris Ranger is capable of having enhanced roll | | | | $50,000 for a dependable vehicle. The Ranger gives a |
| cages and bumpers added. The best time to do | | | | lot more for a lot less even with the added cost of |
| modifications like this is when you have the vehicle | | | | upgrades. |
| apart to build the suspension. The Polaris Ranger | | | | It’s important to make sure the job is properly |
| suspension is adequate for a stock vehicle but if you | | | | planned and attention is paid to all elements that add |
| want more out your Polaris power plant you better | | | | up to a successful build like safety and suspension to |
| budget for Polaris suspension upgrades. If you | | | | ensure you are getting the most out of your power |
| don’t you’ll lose precious horsepower going | | | | plant modifications and to ensure you are safe while |
| to the wheels because the suspension will not be | | | | out in the woods. |
| able to react to the higher levels of torque. This | | | | |