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Aug 1, 2026

Ranger XD Forum Marketplace 🏆 First Place

84" Hydraulic Swivel Glacier Pro Plow Assembly and bucket for sale

Going from a ranger 1500 to a Kawasaki Ridge is like going from a Escalade to a Kia. Congrats.

Clubin

Jul 28, 2026 Ranger XD Forum Marketplace

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84" Hydraulic Swivel Glacier Pro Plow Assembly and bucket for sale

Going from a ranger 1500 to a Kawasaki Ridge is like going from a Escalade to a Kia. Congrats. Well, now that I’ve test driven the competition, I have to agree with you...

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Tkelly1250

Jul 28, 2026 Ranger XD Forum Marketplace

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J Ranger XD Forum Marketplace 🥉 Third Place

84" Hydraulic Swivel Glacier Pro Plow Assembly and bucket for sale

Well, now that I’ve test driven the competition, I have to agree with you Clubin! In my diligence, I also learned a lot of the issues that plagued my first 1500 (window leaks...

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jtschnel

Jul 28, 2026 Ranger XD Forum Marketplace

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Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Wheels and Tires 🛞 4

Ranger 1500 tire and wheel pics

Ok, so all the rims are all 15" X 7" and the question was should you run 10" wide tires in the front and 11" tires in the rear or just run 11" tires all the way around. I would run the same size...

Big Red Jul 27, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Wheels and Tires 🛞 🔥 1

Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Wheels and Tires 🛞 5

Ranger 1500 tire and wheel pics

Looks good and you bought them right. Plenty of free rubber left on them before you need new tires.

Big Red Jul 27, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Wheels and Tires 🛞 🔥 1

Ranger XD Forum Marketplace 6

84" Hydraulic Swivel Glacier Pro Plow Assembly and bucket for sale

I sat in a Ridge about 6 months ago, the seats felt like they were not fastened correctly, everything just felt loose......maybe they were? Very small for my size, not for me.

Big Red Jul 28, 2026 Ranger XD Forum Marketplace 🔥 1

Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Lighting Mods 💡 7

Scene Lights?

I’ve used rough country rock crawling lights before. Mainly for back up lights on my old xp1000. But you can mount them anywhere and they’re bright, plus they come with a switch. I had 8 of them...

Mr.C Jul 29, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Lighting Mods 💡 🔥 1

Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️ 8

Two New Mountaineers

Sounds like shitty service from the dealer, they should know better. The Polaris rack is a known problem I cant believe Polaris has not fixed it by now. It seems pathetically simple to change the...

Big Red Jul 30, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️ 🔥 1

Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Purchasing 🛒 9

Looking at a crew

I see the dealer in Ottumwa has several listed in stock and on sale plus rebate. Sorry, only in black. I'm not wild about Texas plastered all over it but I would likely have one if I wanted a...

Big Red Jul 31, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Purchasing 🛒 🔥 1

Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Purchasing 🛒 10

Looking at a crew

I'm not wild about Texas plastered all over it but I would likely have one if I wanted a 4-seater. The 4 door is just bigger than what I want and my friends can find their own ride;) Besides black...

OG Toy Jul 31, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Purchasing 🛒 🔥 1

Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Talk 💬 11

For those of you plowing...Pulley or plow strap?

I use the winch and Plow Control mode......it works great for me. It works great for pushing snow to the end then backing up to take another swath. It's also easy to switch it to Back Drag mode or...

Big Red Jul 31, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Talk 💬 🔥 1

Week of

Jul 25, 2026

Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️ 🏆 First Place

Thanks DC for your response. I have added refridgent to the AC , but still feel it should be cooler. And after approximately two hrs of run time cooling is definitely a lot less. Take it to sombody who has the proper tools. The...

Clubin

Jul 24, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️

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Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋 🥈 Second Place

Fourth Ranger for us. Hoping it lasts longer than the XP1000s.

I filled mine up with ethanol last week and so far have seen no difference. I'll run a few tanks through to see if I notice anything different. That said I never had a problem...

Big Red

Jul 21, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋

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Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Wheels and Tires 🛞 🥉 Third Place

Ranger 1500 tire and wheel pics

I’m sorry, I don’t think I was clear. These rims should all be 15x7 like what comes stock on the rest of the 1500xds and Xpedition. The tires were 30x10” and 30x11” and I...

Clubin

Jul 25, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Wheels and Tires 🛞

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W Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Talk 💬 4

Polaris Ranger XD vs Can Am HD11

I have a 1500, and I have a Defender HD10. Both are great vehicles. The Defender is way more quiet than the XP1000s, but the 1500 is way quieter than the HD10. My neighbor just got the Defender...

W WTellSackett Jul 22, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Talk 💬 🔥 1

Week of

Jul 18, 2026

J Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋 🏆 First Place

Newb and looking for feedback from any mountaineer owners!

I can't speak to the other items... but I will say that myself and others use the standard one for plowing all the time and it is a beast. I've encountered no issues plowing deep, heavy, very wet snow with a 7' plow.

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jj46

Jul 15, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋

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J Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Talk 💬 🥈 Second Place

Polaris Ranger XD vs Can Am HD11

I didn't drive the HD11, but sitting in them was a very different experience between the two for me. The 1500 felt like my truck... it felt familiar, comfortable, refined... I...

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jj46

Jul 17, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Talk 💬

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M Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋 🥉 Third Place

Newb and looking for feedback from any mountaineer owners!

Hello! Newb here and thanks in advance for any feedback and help. I'm located in WV and looking to sell my quad and upgrade to an HVAC SXS. I have drove the Hd11, Ranger...

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Mtneer82

Jul 14, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋

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Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋 4

Newb and looking for feedback from any mountaineer owners!

I dido what jj46 says about plowing snow. I don't have a Mountaineer but I see no reason you would need one to plow snow. I have a 7' plow and it will push more than the plow can handle in very...

Big Red Jul 15, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋 🔥 1

C Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋 5

Newb and looking for feedback from any mountaineer owners!

I haven't plowed with the Mountaineer but drive it around my steep hunting property quite a bit. It has a lot more torque than the standard 1500. It is geared the way the standard model should...

C CREX Jul 16, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋 🔥 1

Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Talk 💬 6

Polaris Ranger XD vs Can Am HD11

Crazy how quiet the Ranger is in the cab compared to the can am .

vm2 Jul 17, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Talk 💬 🔥 1

Week of

Jul 11, 2026

W Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋 🏆 First Place

Fourth Ranger for us. Hoping it lasts longer than the XP1000s.

We live in E. Oregon (away from the crazies). We use these machines every day. I average 6000 miles a year, and the wife averages 3000 miles a year on hers. We currently have 3500 miles on the 2025 XD Northstar. It already seems far...

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WTellSackett

Jul 7, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋

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M Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋 🥈 Second Place

Fourth Ranger for us. Hoping it lasts longer than the XP1000s.

The only issue I have on start-up is when I don't let the fuel pump cycle long enough before I turn the key. Next time you start it turn the key and let the fuel pump cycle for...

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mike r

Jul 7, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋

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S Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋 🥉 Third Place

Tune question?

If adding a tune to a new Ranger XD 1500 will void the warranty? I add a tune to mine but i bought one from them and kept my very easy to swap out before going to the dealer...

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Smoky Dave

Jul 8, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋

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Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋 4

Fourth Ranger for us. Hoping it lasts longer than the XP1000s.

Welcome to the forum! I like to see another Oregonian. I love eastern Oregon! Mine does the sputter when it’s cold as well. I bought a couple jugs of normal ethanol 87 octane gas, but then it got...

Mr.C Jul 8, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋 🔥 1

Ranger XD Forum Marketplace 5

Aftermarket Assassins exhaust 1500 ranger

Any one want this thing?

Clubin Jul 9, 2026 Ranger XD Forum Marketplace 🔥 1

Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋 6

Fourth Ranger for us. Hoping it lasts longer than the XP1000s.

Well I did a little research on ethanol vs premium gas in our Rangers to see if there could be a logical reason why ethanol would perform better than 91 octane premium gas. You can take this...

Big Red Jul 9, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋 🔥 1

Ranger XD Forum Marketplace 7

Aftermarket Assassins exhaust 1500 ranger

Any one want this thing? Hey boss, been looking at purchasing this one. PM and we can chat?

AVI8OR Jul 9, 2026 Ranger XD Forum Marketplace 🔥 1

Week of

Jul 4, 2026

Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️ 🏆 First Place

Knock on and off throttle perhaps not axel related

I’ve had the dealer loctite repair/fix. And I still have the clunk. Got mine back last week. They replaced both rear axles and did the Loctite fix. So far so good!

drm0

Jul 3, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️

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Jun 27, 2026

S Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Talk 💬 🏆 First Place

Rattle noise in rack and pinion

Rattle coming front front end, seems to be from inside one of the boots on the rack and pinion, with the bike but key on, can hear it good when I move the steering back and forth Bro, I’ve been chasing the rattle in the front end since...

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Sweaver24

Jun 23, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Talk 💬

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R Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋 🥈 Second Place

Hello Y'all

My name is Rick and new to this group. We live in the western U P of Michigan. I presently have a 25 Ranger Xd and a 26 Ranger 1000 XP, both Northstars. I seldom do any...

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Radar

Jun 22, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋

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Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Suspension 🔩 🥉 Third Place

SDI Terrain Master 2.1 Shocks

I contacted SDI and asked some questions. They promptly responded to all my questions. I indirectly learned that you need to stay away resellers that stock their shocks. You...

snobiz

Jun 23, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Suspension 🔩

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Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Talk 💬 4

White 2025 HD 1500 crew ultimate Northstar

I have the same unit and color. I will be watching to see how this is handled by the dealer. Dealer replaced panels at no charge

JB adventures Jun 26, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Talk 💬 🔥 2

Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Suspension 🔩 5

SDI Terrain Master 2.1 Shocks

Looking forward to hearing your opinion on the SDI shocks. Please share after you get some miles on them.

Mr.C Jun 27, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Suspension 🔩 🔥 2

J Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋 6

Hello Y'all

Hello Rick... I bet you have some great places to ride in the U,P! Beautiful up there. Welcome.

J jj46 Jun 22, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋 🔥 1

R Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋 7

Hello Y'all

Hello Rick... I bet you have some great places to ride in the U,P! Beautiful up there. Welcome. You bettca JJ. We are surrounded by National Forest and ALMOST all their roads are...

R Radar Jun 22, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋 🔥 1

J Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Purchasing 🛒 8

Looking at a crew

Below are the changes for 2026 model year. Don't ask me for a detailed description of each, this is just what was released to the dealers. Window speed Door hinges Windshield sealing Steering...

J jj46 Jun 22, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Purchasing 🛒 🔥 1

Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋 9

Hello Y'all

Welcome Rick! I've been to the UP twice on bikes, froze my ass of both times:eek: Love the country it would be great for riding SXS's

Big Red Jun 22, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Introductions 👋 🔥 1

Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Suspension 🔩 10

truck tire pressure

vm2 - Love the look of your rig! The racks on the front and back plus the beefy tires gives it a real aggressive look! Great looking wheels too.

Big Red Jun 22, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Suspension 🔩 🔥 1

R Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Suspension 🔩 11

SDI Terrain Master 2.1 Shocks

I’m looking for feedback from those who have installed the SDI Terrain Master 2.1 shocks. I‘ve ask all the free AI Chatbots what non electronic adjustable shocks they would purchase if they...

R Radar Jun 23, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Suspension 🔩 🔥 1

Week of

Jun 20, 2026

D Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Lighting Mods 💡 🏆 First Place

AUXBEAM Light Controller

Yes.. single small cable... fits easily thru the grommet behind the gauges on the firewall. A, finally catching up with this request; the "small single cable through the firewall", was it routed down the roll cage driver/passenger side...

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DGUY

Jun 15, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Lighting Mods 💡

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J Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Lighting Mods 💡 🥈 Second Place

AUXBEAM Light Controller

Nice!

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Jay B

Jun 15, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Lighting Mods 💡

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Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Lighting Mods 💡 🥉 Third Place

AUXBEAM Light Controller

A, finally catching up with this request; the "small single cable through the firewall", was it routed down the roll cage driver/passenger side and how much disassembly does...

Big Red

Jun 15, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Lighting Mods 💡

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A Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Lighting Mods 💡 4

AUXBEAM Light Controller

A, finally catching up with this request; the "small single cable through the firewall", was it routed down the roll cage driver/passenger side and how much disassembly does that require...

A awickedtruth Jun 15, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Lighting Mods 💡 🔥 1

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Aftermarket Assassins exhaust 1500 ranger

One primary muffler. Two secondary mufflers one with the internal guts blown out. One new. Don’t want it any more. Shipping will be paid by buyer. $1100 cad Fits all 2024+ Ranger XD 1500...

Clubin Jun 15, 2026 Ranger XD Forum Marketplace 🔥 1

D Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Lighting Mods 💡 6

AUXBEAM Light Controller

I do not have this but I would run it under the headliner then down the drivers side A-Piller under the dash and through the large grommet in the firewall. Thanks Big Red.

D DGUY Jun 15, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Lighting Mods 💡 🔥 1

D Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Lighting Mods 💡 7

AUXBEAM Light Controller

It has been awhile but I believe I ran it thru the grommet in the firewall… no cutting at all Thanks awickedtruth.

D DGUY Jun 15, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Lighting Mods 💡 🔥 1

R Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Lighting Mods 💡 8

AUXBEAM Light Controller

I ran the cable through the gromet in the firewall as well. Rooster

R Rooster Jun 16, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Lighting Mods 💡 🔥 1

Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️ 9

Knock on and off throttle perhaps not axel related

My 2026 Ultimate started that drive train know at about 900 miles! Was told by dealer that other 1500s have had similar issues and they stated factory used anti-seize instead of Lock-tite on rear...

drm0 Jun 18, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️ 🔥 1

Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️ 10

Knock on and off throttle perhaps not axel related

Loctite didn't work on mine. Hopefully a recall soon......

Cincronman Jun 20, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️ 🔥 1

Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️ 11

Knock on and off throttle perhaps not axel related

Loctite didn't work on mine. Hopefully a recall soon...... Dealer called said they replaced both rear axles and used Loctite there Factory used anti-cease. I quess we'll see!

drm0 Jun 20, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Problems and Issues ⚠️ 🔥 1

Week of

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

Jun 10, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Photos and Videos 📸

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Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Suspension 🔩 4

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 Suspension 🔩 5

SDI Terrain Master 2.1 Shocks

I use AI for more than I would like to admit, that said "Shit in...Shit out" AI does well (usually) for well known factual / technical questions but not so great when you ask it obscure questions...

Big Red Jun 9, 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 Jun 11, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Photos and Videos 📸 🔥 1

D Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Talk 💬 7

Long travel / Tire set up

Thinking of going Thumper Fab Long Travel - Fox Shocks - anyone running 35x12.50x22 ?

D DMAC Jun 12, 2026 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Talk 💬 🔥 1

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