A customer asked us a fair question last month: if I am putting SuperATV’s 2-inch offset A-arms on my Ranger XP 1000, do I need new tie rods too? The short answer is yes. When the A-arms push the wheels forward, the steering linkage has to match that new geometry.
That is the job of the Polaris Ranger XP 1000 Heavy-Duty Tie Rod Kit for SuperATV 2-inch Offset A-Arms, from SuperATV and available at Wild Boar ATV Parts. It is made for 2-inch forward offset A-arms and is listed to fit with kit AA-P-RAN900-2-HC.
What the kit includes
SuperATV ships this as a complete tie rod assembly, so you are not hunting for odds and ends:
- Solid chromoly steel alloy tie rods
- Hardened steel monoball tie rod ends
- Boots and zip ties
- All the hardware needed for installation
SuperATV backs the tie rods with a lifetime warranty.
Why offset A-arms need matching tie rods
Forward offset A-arms change where the wheel sits relative to the steering rack. Stock tie rods were never designed for that position, so the steering can bind or the toe settings can end up off. A tie rod kit built for the offset arms keeps the Ranger steering correctly through its travel.
Built for the way Rangers get used
The Ranger XP 1000 spends a lot of time working: towing, hauling, plowing through ruts and climbing out of creek bottoms. Once you add bigger tires, the steering components take more abuse every time a front wheel hits a rock or drops into a hole. Chromoly tie rods and monoball ends are aimed at that extra load, and the tie rods are adjustable on the fly, which makes setting toe after install straightforward. The design is simple, so the install should not eat up a whole weekend.
Monoball ends are a popular upgrade because they tolerate the angles and shock loads that come with big tires and hard hits better than many stock-style ends. Boots help keep dirt and water out of the joints, which is a real concern on a machine that lives in the mud.
Fitment reminder
This kit is meant for Rangers running SuperATV’s 2-inch offset A-arms, not stock arms. If you are planning the A-arm swap, buy both together so the front end goes back together in one job. Check alignment after install and again after the first ride. Have questions about your Ranger XP 1000’s setup? Give the Wild Boar team a call before you order.
