A bit disappointed with 2026 XD1500 Ultimate

[LowlyOilBurner]

FYI, I just measured both my rig and the rack. I put the four bolts in the UTV and measured diagonally and they were spot on. The rack on the other hand is off by @1/4”, also with the bolts in. There is some play in the rack but not enough to make up the difference. Unfortunately I am kind of anal about these things and prefer not to have to drill it out to make it fit. Really wondering if the new racks they are sending out have the problem resolved.

I just installed mine. It took longer to get it out of the box than it did to install iit. Everything lined up great, no issues with bolting it to the car.

 

[Kendall]

I just installed mine. It took longer to get it out of the box than it did to install iit. Everything lined up great, no issues with bolting it to the car.

Could I impose upon you to measure from the outside of the bolt head diagonally top and bottom and provide a measurement. (Should be the same) Curious if ours match up. Thanks.

 

[jj46]

I have a 2026 3 seater. I got the headache rack late last week, shipped direct from Polaris. I too have the situation where the upper left bolt will not line up, it isn't even close. For those of you saying "drill it out", mine is way too far off for this to be a remedy. I'll be reaching out to Polaris and hopefully can get a replacement.

 

[Kendall]

I have a 2026 3 seater. I got the headache rack late last week, shipped direct from Polaris. I too have the situation where the upper left bolt will not line up, it isn't even close. For those of you saying "drill it out", mine is way too far off for this to be a remedy. I'll be reaching out to Polaris and hopefully can get a replacement.

I have been in contact with Polaris. They said they would replace the ROPS under warranty. That is not something I am interested in as it is an extensive repair from what the dealer told me and I am concerned about the additional problems that may cause. I have been told twice over the past two weeks that someone from Polaris would contact me. So far no calls. How do they have this issue dating back to at least early 2025 and not have corrected it by now? Their quality control is seriously lacking.

 

[jj46]

I'm curious if anyone has gotten a 2nd rack that fit properly when the first one didn't.... I certainly understand your hesitation to let a dealer tech rip into your new cab. I guess we have to pick our battles, but again I'd like to know if the racks are varying or if it's always the Ranger itself that is varying.

 

[Kendall]

I'm curious if anyone has gotten a 2nd rack that fit properly when the first one didn't.... I certainly understand your hesitation to let a dealer tech rip into your new cab. I guess we have to pick our battles, but again I'd like to know if the racks are varying or if it's always the Ranger itself that is varying.

I purchased a new rack from Polaris late last year. Three out of the four bolts fit on the first rack and two out of four fit on the second rack. I suspect there are problems with both the racks and the UTVs.

 

[Mr.C]

I have an early 2024 and have the rack. I did not install it, as I had the dealership install all accessories before taking delivery. I’m gonna have to look at mine, and see if any of my holes appear to be drilled out.

Between the machine arriving and them being done with it all, it doesn’t seem like there was enough time for there to be an issue.

I’ll update here with what I see if it helps at all.