Length: 25:23
Created: Jul 18, 2022
What’s up guys, today we’re going to be showing you how to install Super ATV’s rear offset high clearance A-arms on this Polaris Ranger XP-1000. This upgrade will give your vehicle better ground clearance and improved performance. Let’s get right to it!
The first step is to remove the wheel and tire. Lift the rear end of the vehicle using a jack and secure it with jack stands. Once elevated, use a lug wrench to remove the lug nuts and take off the wheel and tire. This will give you clear access to the suspension components.
Next, remove the cotter pin from the castle nut using a pair of pliers. Once the cotter pin is out, use a 27mm socket to remove the castle nut. This step is crucial for freeing the brake caliper and hub assembly.
Remove the brake caliper by taking out the two bolts that secure it to the rear knuckle. Depending on your specific model, you might need to use an Allen wrench for this step. Carefully slide the brake caliper off and set it aside, making sure it’s not hanging by the brake line to avoid any damage.
Next, remove the hub assembly by sliding it off the axle. Set the hub aside safely. Then, disconnect the knuckle from both the upper and lower A-arms by removing the hardware. Keep the hardware organized as you will need it for reassembly.
Disconnect the sway bar link from the A-arm by removing the bolt that secures it. Similarly, disconnect the shock by removing its bolt. Carefully lower the A-arm, ensuring the sway bar link bushing does not get lost in the process.
With the shock and sway bar link disconnected, proceed to remove the hardware securing the lower A-arm. Once the hardware is out, remove the A-arm from the frame. Repeat this process for the upper A-arm, removing all the bolts and hardware before taking the A-arm off the vehicle.
With both A-arms removed, transfer the A-arm bushings from the old arms to the new Super ATV A-arms. Use a screwdriver to pry out the wear plates and a 10mm socket to tap out the sleeves. For the bushings, use a large flathead screwdriver to tap them out gently. If your bushings are worn, consider replacing them with new ones from Super ATV.
Install the bushings into the new A-arms by tapping them in gently with a socket. Insert the sleeves into the bushings, ensuring they are fully seated. Apply some lubricant to the wear plates before installing them into the new A-arms to ease the process.
Install two 90-degree grease zerks into the upper A-arms and two straight grease zerks into the pivot blocks of the lower A-arms. These grease zerks will allow for easy maintenance and lubrication of the A-arm bushings.
Install the new lower A-arm onto the vehicle by aligning it with the mounting holes and inserting the hardware. You may need a rubber mallet to tap the A-arm into place. Once aligned, insert the bolts and start the nuts by hand.
Install the upper A-arm in a similar fashion. Align it with the mounting points, insert the bolts, and start the nuts by hand. Ensure all bolts are in place and the A-arms are aligned correctly before fully tightening the hardware.
Reattach the knuckle by sliding it onto the axle and securing it to the lower A-arm first. Lift the assembly and align the upper A-arm with the knuckle, then insert the bolts. Ensure the sway bar link bushing and shock are also aligned and reattached.
Slide the hub back onto the axle and into the knuckle. Install the axle washers and castle nut. Tighten the castle nut until it lines up with the hole for the cotter pin. Insert the cotter pin to secure the castle nut, bending the ends to prevent it from coming loose.
Reinstall the brake caliper by sliding it over the brake rotor and securing it with the bolts removed earlier. Tighten the caliper bolts to ensure the caliper is firmly attached to the knuckle.
Using the provided brake line hardware, attach the brake lines to the new A-arms. Use the brake line clips and Allen screws to secure the brake lines, ensuring they are not lose or in a position where they could be damaged.
Reinstall the wheel and tire by aligning it with the studs and hand-tightening the lug nuts. Lower the vehicle off the jack stands and then use a torque wrench to fully tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern to the manufacturer’s specified torque.
Lower the vehicle to the ground and check the camber using a straight edge and an angle finder. Adjust the camber by rotating the pivot blocks on the lower A-arms. Each two 360-degree rotations of the pivot block will change the camber by one degree. Adjust as needed to achieve the desired camber settings.
Once all adjustments are made and the camber is set, ensure all hardware is fully tightened. Verify that the A-arms, knuckles, and other components are properly installed and secure. Your installation of Super ATV’s rear offset high clearance A-arms on the Polaris Ranger XP-1000 is now complete. For more detailed instructions or to purchase these A-arms, check the description below. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more videos. Thanks for watching, and we’ll catch you on the next one!
