Throttle’s Ranger Crew xp1000 Northstar Ultimate buildup,

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How do you like it compared to your old RZR ?

Is the ride quality just as nice?

I have found the RangerCrew to be more functional for our riding uses (mostly trail rides) these days (not mobbing desert anymore). I honestly can not compare the two, it just wouldn't be fair.

I enjoyed the RZR a lot, even though I had not ever gotten into the details of the suspension the way I have with the RangerCrew it was a fun in the desert and a blast in the dunes. There is no doubt that the ride quality of the RangerCrew is not comparable to the RZR, but I have made tons of improvements on it from stock and am happy with where it is now. It is crazy to feel how different it is from stock.

I say that its built for a purpose and functionality, not for speed. This is where I no longer question my decisions for its build up. Wherever we end up, we have everything we need on the trail or a beach, and all is accessible from the back seat or the bed (cooler, pop up shade, chairs, floaties, paddleboards, music, not to mention some tools, spare tire and parts). Add the AC with the enclosed cab, and take my money all over again, my wife loves it. I heard a comment when getting out of it at a poker run last year, I can't forget it... "is there a bathtub in that thing? You guys are so clean."

I think the RangerCrew has a "day use overlander attitude" sometimes, its just functional. It has been nicknamed the "Camp Cruiser" or aka "Party Buggy".

Edit, photos added.

 

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Just got some cool news... I may have helped to inspire some R&D for a replacement part... a new part is on its way...

 

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I have found the RangerCrew to be more functional for our riding uses (mostly trail rides) these days (not mobbing desert anymore). I honestly can not compare the two, it just wouldn't be fair.

I enjoyed the RZR a lot, even though I had not ever gotten into the details of the suspension the way I have with the RangerCrew it was a fun in the desert and a blast in the dunes. There is no doubt that the ride quality of the RangerCrew is not comparable to the RZR, but I have made tons of improvements on it from stock and am happy with where it is now. It is crazy to feel how different it is from stock.

I say that its built for a purpose and functionality, not for speed. This is where I no longer question my decisions for its build up. Wherever we end up, we have everything we need on the trail or a beach, and all is accessible from the back seat or the bed (cooler, pop up shade, chairs, floaties, paddleboards, music, not to mention some tools, spare tire and parts). Add the AC with the enclosed cab, and take my money all over again, my wife loves it. I heard a comment when getting out of it at a poker run last year, I can't forget it... "is there a bathtub in that thing? You guys are so clean."

I think the RangerCrew has a "day use overlander attitude" sometimes, it’s just functional. It has been nicknamed the "Camp Cruiser" or aka "Party Buggy".

That is a great Review!
Thank you!

 

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That is a great Review!
Thank you!

Yeah, sounds like a good choice with many uses. The best part is that it is perfect for their needs.

 

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New sway bar links are now becoming available from Shock Therapy for the Polaris Ranger models. I can’t imagine having to replace one of these! Way better than the stock toothpicks.

Got a set this week. Won’t be taking the time yet to pop em on, maybe in “2 weeks”.

 

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Was on my way down to have my new Sway Bar Links put on and broke an axle. A little set back a couple days ago, but its good to have a few spare parts standing by. Back on the trail the same day!

These new Sway Bar Links from Shock Therapy are pretty stout, and kinda cool looking the way they finished em up. Check em out, i think they are making them for the Can Am Defenders now too.

 

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Been getting serious about one of these, couple buddies bought the expedition’s,there nice. How would you rate the AC in summer time in the ranger. I relize the larger windows are a factor. The expedition AC works remarkably well. Thanks

 

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Been getting serious about one of these, couple buddies bought the expedition’s,there nice. How would you rate the AC in summer time in the ranger. I relize the larger windows are a factor. The expedition AC works remarkably well. Thanks

The expeditions are pretty sweet! Heard lots of good things about them, I have not been in one... yet.

Hard for me to really rate the AC in RangerCrew without having something to compare it to, but it keeps up just fine (when I bought it, I knew they had improved the compressor, ducts and vents from previous models). When its 120 out, we know better than to think its gonna be chillin inside. Had all of the windows done with a high grade ceramic tint, so I am pretty sure that makes a huge difference. At least with the prices they sell for there seems to be a steady increase of improvements. I am thinking the newest '24 RangerCrew 1500 is even better.

 

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The expeditions are pretty sweet! Heard lots of good things about them, I have not been in one... yet.

Hard for me to really rate the AC in RangerCrew without having something to compare it to, but it keeps up just fine (when I bought it, I knew they had improved the compressor, ducts and vents from previous models). When its 120 out, we know better than to think its gonna be chillin inside. Had all of the windows done with a high grade ceramic tint, so I am pretty sure that makes a huge difference. At least with the prices they sell for there seems to be a steady increase of improvements. I am thinking the newest '24 RangerCrew 1500 is even better.

The new 1500 s are nice , steel belt is crazy watched some videos about it. It’s a 3 cylinder but makes about the same hp (110)I believe as the 2 cylinder expedition. Maybe they will start turning them up year by year. Seems like could get way more out of a 1500.