2025 1500XD

[joltedone]

Hi waiting for my new Ghost White XD to come in. Adding street legal items and some tint. Is there any thing that I should upgrade that is something urgent. Thanks

 

[Big Red]

Well nothing per say is "Urgent" as the XD is a very well equipped machine. But here are some items that most people upgrade after buying it.
1. Side mirrors
2. 32" X 10" tires that are all the same size. Some go automotive and get up to 33" X 11.50 tires which are not an issue. Most people that go to a 35" will need to spend more money since most 35" tires rub. I would NOT do that unless you want to buy suspension parts.
3. Floor Mats. Most have them there are several to choose from.
4. Most people add a lightbar to the front. Many options from $50 Amazon lights to crazy expensive light from Polaris, Rigid, and others. I'm cheap and have a $50 Amazon light that I installed on 3 XD's and they all look and work great. Each to their own on this one.
5. Many will do some version of a Rock Slider, many options to choose from. I would say most do the Polaris one because the are well built and super easy to install. Once again each to their own on this one.

I would think most would agree Side Mirrors are a MUST! The rest is up to you.

 

[joltedone]

Thank you for great ideas, the mirrors I see are a must. Maybe 32 inch tires make good sense.

 

[OG Toy]

Big Red gave you some good ideas. Besides his list I have added a headache rack, toolbox, bedmat along with floor mats, and insulated the tunnel. The A/C is able to overcome the heat entering the cabin but anything you can do to keep the heat and cold out are good ideas in my book. There is a lot of heat radiates up from under the seat and seat back along with hot air coming in around the steering wheel. The hot air comes from the radiator, I haven’t had mine in cold weather yet but assuming cold air will come in too. By the way my dealer here in SE Iowa has a white 25 Ultimate listed in stock now. If it would have been there when I bought mine I would have had to make a tough decision.

 

[joltedone]

Big Red gave you some good ideas. Besides his list I have added a headache rack, toolbox, bedmat along with floor mats, and insulated the tunnel. The A/C is able to overcome the heat entering the cabin but anything you can do to keep the heat and cold out are good ideas in my book. There is a lot of heat radiates up from under the seat and seat back along with hot air coming in around the steering wheel. The hot air comes from the radiator, I haven’t had mine in cold weather yet but assuming cold air will come in too. By the way my dealer here in SE Iowa has a white 25 Ultimate listed in stock now. If it would have been there when I bought mine I would have had to make a tough decision.

I think I’ll try to insulate for heat because my current Ranger has the same issue with heat and noise entering the cab. Probably get floor mats also, Thanks for the advice

 

[Skippy]

I think I’ll try to insulate for heat because my current Ranger has the same issue with heat and noise entering the cab. Probably get floor mats also, Thanks for the advice

Has everyone removed skid plates and insulated from underneath , thought about just insulating the coolant lines . I tried to remove tunnel cover but had ducting to rear connected to it so just hit the grease fitting and put it back on . Amazon has all sizes of pipe insulation if it’s accessible to install.

 

[Big Red]

Thank you for great ideas, the mirrors I see are a must. Maybe 32 inch tires make good sense.

I answered your question based on what "most people" do. My personal favorites that are important to me are the following.
1. 32" Tires! I absolutely love how the BF Goodridge KM3's perform on hard pack and mud. Smoothest running tire I have ever owned on a UTV.
2. Tool Box - This very much depends on how you use your Ranger. The UWS 63" Low Profile IMHO is the best one out there that fits the rig correctly and looks nice.
3. Floor Mats - My preference are the thinner mats that are molded and have a lip like the Weather Tech mats. They don't slide around and hold mud, sand, and water better than any other ones I've seen.
4. Bed mat from Polaris or elsewhere. I don't like stuff sliding around.
5. Razor Back Off Road center council. One of my personal favorites for storage and the lid holds our cell phones. I also have their rear cab handles and rear camera bracket.

 

[joltedone]

I answered your question based on what "most people" do. My personal favorites that are important to me are the following.
1. 32" Tires! I absolutely love how the BF Goodridge KM3's perform on hard pack and mud. Smoothest running tire I have ever owned on a UTV.
2. Tool Box - This very much depends on how you use your Ranger. The UWS 63" Low Profile IMHO is the best one out there that fits the rig correctly and looks nice.
3. Floor Mats - My preference are the thinner mats that are molded and have a lip like the Weather Tech mats. They don't slide around and hold mud, sand, and water better than any other ones I've seen.
4. Bed mat from Polaris or elsewhere. I don't like stuff sliding around.
5. Razor Back Off Road center council. One of my personal favorites for storage and the lid holds our cell phones. I also have their rear cab handles and rear camera bracket.

Thank you your suggestions, it looks like when I get the machine I’ll be changing tire size, floor mats, a storage box of some kind and try to insulate or plug holes. Looking forward to it.