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Jun 13, 2026

Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Suspension 🔩 🏆 First Place

SDI Terrain Master 2.1 Shocks

I can confirm that the stock shocks are good enough for me. My riding sounds close to what you do.

Clubin

Jun 8, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Suspension 🔩

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S Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Suspension 🔩 🥈 Second Place

SDI Terrain Master 2.1 Shocks

I have the single can Northstar version with a little over 800 miles on it , 90% from riding Hatfield Mc Coy trails. Stock Shocks suck for trail riding , way too stiff, even...

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Silver Ghost

Jun 8, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Suspension 🔩

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🥉 Third Place

Let’s see those camo crew ultimates doing their thing.

Made it out a couple of weekends in a row. One weekend with some kids and family. Took the kids up to a fire watch tower. Then another weekend with adults and a couple of other...

Mr.C

Wednesday at 9:21 PM Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Photos and Videos 📸

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Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Driveline & Transmission ⚙️ 4

MPG

Sorry I never check. I do know depending on what I’m doing, where I’m at, I’ve been around 170-180 and filled up. I wasn’t empty, but wasn’t about to leave camp without filling back up.

Mr.C Jun 7, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Driveline & Transmission ⚙️ 🔥 1

Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Suspension 🔩 5

SDI Terrain Master 2.1 Shocks

I have the single can Northstar version with a little over 800 miles on it , 90% from riding Hatfield Mc Coy trails. Stock Shocks suck for trail riding , way too stiff, even running 13/14 lbs PSI...

snobiz Jun 8, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Suspension 🔩 🔥 1

Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Photos and Videos 📸 6

Let’s see those camo crew ultimates doing their thing.

Thanks for the pics! Looks like a good time for sure.

Big Red Thursday at 6:58 AM Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Photos and Videos 📸 🔥 1

Week of

Jun 6, 2026

R Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️ 🏆 First Place

Axle Clunk Poll, please vote!

My 24 clunked for the last time, a new trani is installed.

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Rooster

Jun 4, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️

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R Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Driveline & Transmission ⚙️ 🥈 Second Place

MPG

10 MPG consistently.

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Rooster

Jun 4, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Driveline & Transmission ⚙️

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Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Interior Mods 📱 🥉 Third Place

JBL 4200 what is the real time frame for the install ?

WOW.....a 24 beer job! To decrease the time by 50% drink just 6 during the install and the other 18 after it's finished 🥃

Big Red

Jun 5, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Interior Mods 📱

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May 30, 2026

Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️ 🏆 First Place

Just Voted. 2026 1500 with 1100 miles. Clunk started at about 900 miles. Called dealer an was told about the Locktie fix. Said they used this on 7 other 26's and it fixed the problem. Going to set up a shop visit for next week. The...

drm0

May 30, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️

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Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️ 🥈 Second Place

Unknown code

That’s weird. I’ve never seen that one. Maybe because the speed limiter got raised with the tune?

Mr.C

May 26, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️

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Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️ 🥉 Third Place

Axle Clunk Poll, please vote!

They fixed mine and it lasts about a month. Mine us back for third time and say they want to try locktite again. Just wondering how many miles or kms do you have on it since...

Clubin

May 30, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️

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May 23, 2026

Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Modifications 🛠️ 🏆 First Place

Aftermarket Assassins Ranger 1500 install and thoughts

So another muffler shipped to me today. I’ll get it put on and a few miles on it. Let you all know if it’s good.

Clubin

May 18, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Modifications 🛠️

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R Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Modifications 🛠️ 🥈 Second Place

Aftermarket Assassins Ranger 1500 install and thoughts

I put one on this weekend and already have a Gilomen tune and was very impressed. Only have a few miles on it.

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rwt

May 18, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Modifications 🛠️

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M Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️ 🥉 Third Place

Power Drain killing battery

Maybe disconnect it and see what doesn't work? Occoms Razor...

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mikemdd

May 23, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️

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M Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Talk 💬 4

Missfire cyl 1

I have 2025 3 seater Northstar ultimate just had #3 coil go bad. No local dealers had one in stock. I was on a ride with a dealer and they took one off the showroom floor.

M mikefromwi May 19, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Talk 💬 🔥 1

M Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Talk 💬 5

Missfire cyl 1

That sucks how many miles you got on it ? 1950 miles

M mikefromwi May 19, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Talk 💬 🔥 1

Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Talk 💬 6

Missfire cyl 1

And of course it was 1 week after the 1 year warranty. Yeah that's crazy. Always seems like that's my luck is a awesome Machine . Hard to believe 3 coils went bad at one time . I have been a...

vm2 May 21, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Talk 💬 🔥 1

J Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Talk 💬 7

Missfire cyl 1

Yeah that's crazy. Always seems like that's my luck is a awesome Machine . Hard to believe 3 coils went bad at one time . I have been a mechanic for years and that points to short or a ground that...

J jj46 May 21, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Talk 💬 🔥 1

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They have 20% off again if anyone is looking for one of their products.

Big Red May 21, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Talk 💬 🔥 1

B Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️ 9

Class action law suit for drive train clunks/ unacceptable noise after the sale?

It seems that while the clunking problem is universal with everyone, the "solution" is very dealer dependent. Some people have a dealer that takes it seriously and "fixes" it, while others do...

B bchar1 May 22, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️ 🔥 1

B Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Talk 💬 10

Spare tire

I would think most any 4.5 X 5 bolt pattern would do. Best to stick with a 15" rim with like size tire to what your running now. Agree

B bchar1 May 22, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Talk 💬 🔥 1

Week of

May 16, 2026

J Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️ 🏆 First Place

Class action law suit for drive train clunks/ unacceptable noise after the sale?

The "Clunk" went away...................Now that's got to be the first time I heard that one. Is this like heat stroke? "When you stop sweating, it's time for real concern..." Lol

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jj46

May 14, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️

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🥈 Second Place

Let’s see those camo crew ultimates doing their thing.

Evening ride. Corgis and wife.

Clubin

May 11, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Photos and Videos 📸

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C Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Modifications 🛠️ 🥉 Third Place

Gilman innovations chip

Brought it up in the mountains today. The tune is no doubt worth it. I had it in some steep rocky terrain. You would have to be in a bad situation to need tow/haul or use the...

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CREX

May 16, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Modifications 🛠️

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Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Photos and Videos 📸 4

Let’s see those camo crew ultimates doing their thing.

Nice pics...........as always the dogs are cute as hell.

Big Red May 12, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Photos and Videos 📸 🔥 1

Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Photos and Videos 📸 5

Let’s see those camo crew ultimates doing their thing.

Looks like fun. I saw a young corgi last week and was wondering how the pup was doing.

Mr.C May 12, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Photos and Videos 📸 🔥 1

D Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️ 6

Air intrussion

When driving into the wind air comes in around the steering wheel., in a cross wind mainly around door handles. I am curious if the 2026 machines are sealed better? Thanks

D dirtclod May 13, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️ 🔥 1

Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️ 7

Air intrussion

I’m had a 24 and traded for a 26. Air still comes in through the door handles the same as the 24. I don’t notice it coming in through the steering wheel, but most of my driving is slow.

ChuckinKS May 13, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️ 🔥 1

Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️ 8

Class action law suit for drive train clunks/ unacceptable noise after the sale?

The "Clunk" went away...................Now that's got to be the first time I heard that one.

Big Red May 14, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️ 🔥 1

S Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️ 9

Axle Clunk Poll, please vote!

So mine is complicated. 3 separate sets of axles. Last ones were a different part number. Locktite inner and outer splines. No more clunk. So mine doesn’t clunk but was fixed by the dealer. They...

S Shannon May 14, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️ 🔥 1

M Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️ 10

Class action law suit for drive train clunks/ unacceptable noise after the sale?

It seems that while the clunking problem is universal with everyone, the "solution" is very dealer dependent. Some people have a dealer that takes it seriously and "fixes" it, while others do...

M mikemdd May 14, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️ 🔥 1

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May 9, 2026

J Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Wheels and Tires 🛞 🏆 First Place

Stock tire sizes

What is the difference in a UTV tire and a DOT tire? Is it the sidewall stiffness? DOT tires are designed to run at highway pressures - 32-45 PSI as an example range, as well as much higher loadings (at least 1750 lbs per tire as an...

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jj46

May 5, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Wheels and Tires 🛞

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C Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Modifications 🛠️ 🥈 Second Place

Gilman innovations chip

I have the Mountaineer and just installed the Giloman tune today so little data. I didn't have the runway to get it to full speed but I had it at 68 and it was still climbing...

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CREX

May 6, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Modifications 🛠️

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Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋 🥉 Third Place

New Guy

Not squirrels so much. But I do like setting up on a meadow/field and taking out some prairie dogs. Or chasing jack rabbits in the desert. Eastern Oregon is great!

Mr.C

May 7, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋

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Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Photos and Videos 📸 4

Let’s see those camo crew ultimates doing their thing.

Clubin - Your Ranger must be getting old........it's have to walk with a stick.

Big Red May 9, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Photos and Videos 📸 🔥 2

P Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋 5

New Guy

Hello everyone. My name is Phil. I live in the Boise area. Looking to buy a new or lightly used 1500XD. I joined the forum to soak up as much information as I possibly can. I live in Idaho, so im...

P Phil May 5, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋 🔥 1

Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Wheels and Tires 🛞 6

Stock tire sizes

AI Overview The primary difference is that the BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 UTV tire is designed specifically for off-road performance, often lacking formal Department of Transportation...

Big Red May 5, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Wheels and Tires 🛞 🔥 1

Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Wheels and Tires 🛞 7

Stock tire sizes

Which AI tool did you use for that post? 😝 Google. I copied "AI overview" in my response so you knew where it came from. I find more and more AI is the easy button to gather a lot of information...

Big Red May 5, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Wheels and Tires 🛞 🔥 1

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Aftermarket Assassins Ranger 1500 install and thoughts

Was preparing the exhaust for sale. Checked the spark arrestor. First time there was some debris. Second time there was more I didn’t post a pic of that one. Third time here is a pic. They are...

Clubin May 5, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Modifications 🛠️ 🔥 1

M Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Modifications 🛠️ 9

Aftermarket Assassins Ranger 1500 install and thoughts

Wow. That looks like a major failure. It will be good to hear from them whether that is a one off issue or the result of a terminal design flaw. I’m surprised they didn’t ask you to return it for...

M mikemdd May 5, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Modifications 🛠️ 🔥 1

Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Modifications 🛠️ 10

Aftermarket Assassins Ranger 1500 install and thoughts

Dam, I think I’ll hold off on any exhaust at the moment. Hopefully the second one doesn’t do the same.

Mr.C May 5, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Modifications 🛠️ 🔥 1

Week of

May 2, 2026

P Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Talk 💬 🏆 First Place

Aftermarket Assassin's stainless muffler system and tune makes 150 hp!!

Good morning to all! I wanted to take a moment and share a positive experience with Mike at Aftermarket Assassins. I had always felt the 1500 3 cylinder should be able to make 150 hp and it can!! I purchased the tuner, stainless...

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Papa Hoc

May 1, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Talk 💬

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M Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️ 🥈 Second Place

Speed Limiting

Is seatbelt clipped into center seatbelt clipped instead of drivers seatbelt clip i did that once by accident once in correct clipped no issues

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Mike A

Apr 28, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️

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Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️ 🥉 Third Place

Speed Limiting

Are you in Tow / Haul mode? 30 MPH is the max speed in that mode. Make sure it is in a different mode and try it again.

Big Red

Apr 29, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️

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J Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Talk 💬 4

Diesel Transfer tank to fit in crew bed.

There’s many different brands out there. I’d look at transfer flow, weathergaurd, deezee, etc. Not sure if any have fork pockets that I’ve seen. I had a 40 gallon slip tank in the bed of my old...

J jtschnel Apr 28, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Talk 💬 🔥 1

C Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️ 5

Speed Limiting

Are you in Tow / Haul mode? 30 MPH is the max speed in that mode. Make sure it is in a different mode and try it again. Well I ran up to camp this afternoon and you were correct it was in...

C CREX Apr 29, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️ 🔥 1

B Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️ 6

Speed Limiting

I have a 2026 Mountaineer that has 30 miles on it. Everything was good to begin with but now it will not go over 30mph. No codes and no check engine light. I was at our camp two weekends ago and...

B bchar1 Apr 29, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️ 🔥 1

Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Modifications 🛠️ 7

Seat belt bypass

I used to never wear a seat belt, when they passed the law I was pissed. I was voicing my opinion to an Iowa State Patrol officer at a training I was at when he made me think about it differently...

Big Red May 1, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Modifications 🛠️ 🔥 1

Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Talk 💬 8

Aftermarket Assassin's stainless muffler system and tune makes 150 hp!!

Thanks for the info. So you got your tuner from them ? I didn't know they tuned .

vm2 May 1, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Talk 💬 🔥 1

Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Talk 💬 9

Aftermarket Assassin's stainless muffler system and tune makes 150 hp!!

Thanks for sharing Papa Hoc, there have not been a ton of discussions here on aftermarket tunes.

Big Red May 1, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Talk 💬 🔥 1

P Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Talk 💬 10

Aftermarket Assassin's stainless muffler system and tune makes 150 hp!!

Thanks for the info. So you got your tuner from them ? I didn't know they tuned . Yes, they’re using HP tuners.

P Papa Hoc May 2, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Talk 💬 🔥 1

Week of

Apr 25, 2026

🏆 First Place

Had to make my truck match my Ranger

He's my rig. I don't need this much truck for it but i plan to get a big boat for lake superior soon

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Doc187

Apr 20, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Talk 💬

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New to the forum

Have been a Polaris owner since they first came out with the UTV’s. Just traded in my 2019 Ranger XP 1000 for the XD 1500 Mountaineer. Have a small ranch that I use it for and...

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lcfrdc21

Apr 20, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋

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J Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋 🥉 Third Place

New to the forum

Welcome to the forum! Looking forward to some good mountain riding pics in the future!

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jj46

Apr 21, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋

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Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋 4

New to the forum

Welcome to the group Randy! Sounds like you have plenty of experience with UTV's so I'm sure you can fully appreciate just how nice the XD is. It looks like the Mountaineer was a solid choice for...

Big Red Apr 21, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋 🔥 1

Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋 5

New to the forum

Welcome to the group!

Mr.C Apr 22, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋 🔥 1

Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋 6

New to the forum

welcome !

vm2 Apr 22, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋 🔥 1

Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋 7

New to the forum

Howdy and welcome to the forum!

Dragoon Apr 23, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋 🔥 1

Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋 8

New to the forum

Welcome to the forum Randy, Enjoy the New Adventures (y)

Northwoods Ranger Apr 24, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋 🔥 1

B Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Lighting Mods 💡 9

10 inch Rigid bar mounted front bumper

Thinking to wire to bright lite switch Anyone try this. Dealer say should work using a relay and separate fuse

B bchar1 Apr 24, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Lighting Mods 💡 🔥 1

B Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Lighting Mods 💡 10

10 inch Rigid bar mounted front bumper

I have a rigid bar on my bumper, but it’s wired to a separate switch. I would think if you did it like the dealer says, then yes it should work. I’m looking at purchasing a light bar for my truck...

B bchar1 Apr 25, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Lighting Mods 💡 🔥 1

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