Ranger Crew....Teryx4, other

Well, as alot of you know I sold my jagged, and planned to be out of the off road scene, but I have a small itch for something else.  While I would like to go all out again, this time I am looking for something for 5-6 folks to get us around my neighborhood, and yet be capable of a trail ride once or twice a year to keep in touch with all the great friends I made from the sport.   Ranger 900 crew seems like a good possibility, but wondered about the teryx 4 with a bench in the rear, or other.  Not wanting anything trail specific like I had, but rather a little utility and sport.   Thoughts, or suggestions?  Been a while since I was in a ranger and not sure how it would do.  Viking ??

I plan on the T4 for the reliability and the 3 yr free factory warranty.  I'm just done with the bushing and balljoint issues with Polaris.

if I was looking for a utility/sport machine, it would be the Trex, I have seen JimBob beat the He!! out of the one he had, I have recommended it to a couple of people at work and they love them.

P.S.  Havent seen any issues with the Ranger XP either, just what fits ya

Ive always done rzrs, but not looking for the all out race machine anymore.   Heard the floor boards are a problem with cracking in the teryx 4?

bench seat in the rear of the Teryx 4 could get me the 5th seat for kids around the hood to the pool etc.   Trail would always be just me.

Mr. Impulse wrote:

Ive always done rzrs, but not looking for the all out race machine anymore.   Heard the floor boards are a problem with cracking in the teryx 4?

Don't know that is as much as cracking but more being weak... they had a recall that put a thin piece of sheet metal on the leading edge, there are much better aftermarket protectors out there

Sounds like a full Uhmw Skid and you would be fine then.

May look at some bench seat options for the rear, and keep them in the running.  The fox shocks, though not great out of the box, have to be better than the struts on the Ranger.  Not going to do much trails but when I do, I want to save my old Back as much as I can.  Thanks for chatting.. Out for tonight.

Mr. Impulse wrote:

Sounds like a full Uhmw Skid and you would be fine then.

yep, that and inner fender guards... the way I understand it is the problem was where the firewall met the skid... minor issue, but a stick through the leg (or worse) while having fun is preventable.

I would say get the Kawi mainly because of it's short wheelbase that way you can still spin it around and get with it when you want to. JBS has all the best stuff for those so it's a one stop shop for full skids, floorboard protectors, and roof.

JBS has the floor guards to protect those Teryx machine.
I have a Polaris Ranger Crew 900. Love the machine. I too went from RZR's to a Ranger and it was a hard decision. The longer wheelbase is an issue from time to time, but the other gains is great.
Still miss the shorter wheel base from time to time though. Would like to have 2 machines, but just cannot justify it right now.

keeter wrote:

I plan on the T4 for the reliability and the 3 yr free factory warranty.  I'm just done with the bushing and balljoint issues with Polaris.

what bushings and balljoints were you running, Keeter?
Have the superdave heim joint tie rod ends held up?
superdave has geasable ball joints
Tbone mentioned somebody had greasable tie rod ends.
That is what I will get if I can find some.

Timmi wrote:

keeter wrote:

I plan on the T4 for the reliability and the 3 yr free factory warranty.  I'm just done with the bushing and balljoint issues with Polaris.

what bushings and balljoints were you running, Keeter?
Have the superdave heim joint tie rod ends held up?
superdave has geasable ball joints
Tbone mentioned somebody had greasable tie rod ends.
That is what I will get if I can find some.

Kev "GETERDUN" knows where to get those greasable ball joints

TBONE21 wrote:

Timmi wrote:

keeter wrote:

I plan on the T4 for the reliability and the 3 yr free factory warranty.  I'm just done with the bushing and balljoint issues with Polaris.

what bushings and balljoints were you running, Keeter?
Have the superdave heim joint tie rod ends held up?
superdave has geasable ball joints
Tbone mentioned somebody had greasable tie rod ends.
That is what I will get if I can find some.

Kev "GETERDUN" knows where to get those greasable ball joints

oh ok I thought it was tie rod ends. I got it wrong as usual :)
Bob Lucatec was spose to be finding me some tie rod ends with fittings but he keeps forgetting :)

Anyone have a recommendation of where to buy the ranger or the Teryx4?  Local here has no crews, and they want MSRP for the terx. 
I assume I can get a good plow and upper doors if I do the teryx?  I do like all the cab systems for the ranger, but I am guessing the teryx will still out run the 900 crew?

i think keefers gives great deals

The T-4 is a great machine

Found a decent buy on a left over 900 crew painted version.  13900, and local teryx 4 is 14600 for a 2015, and 15600 for the 2015 LE orange.  Looks like about a grand on the t-4s.    Want to do doors and a plow.   Seems like the ranger has better options but the t-4 would seem to have better suspension for sure if I do get back to trail riding.

I have not ridden a ranger crew but have driven and ridden in teryx and ranger 900. the ranger is faster and higher top end . ride is even on both to me.
the ranger is quieter. ranger has an awesome curved glass windshield that should be on every utv.
teryx has a better warranty

found this too:


2014 Can-Am Maverick Max X rs DPS 1000R



new 16,500

Mr. Impulse wrote:

found this too:


2014 Can-Am Maverick Max X rs DPS 1000R



new 16,500

   might want to check on the snow plow options

Timmi wrote:

TBONE21 wrote:

Timmi wrote:

keeter wrote:

I plan on the T4 for the reliability and the 3 yr free factory warranty.  I'm just done with the bushing and balljoint issues with Polaris.

what bushings and balljoints were you running, Keeter?
Have the superdave heim joint tie rod ends held up?
superdave has geasable ball joints
Tbone mentioned somebody had greasable tie rod ends.
That is what I will get if I can find some.

Kev "GETERDUN" knows where to get those greasable ball joints

oh ok I thought it was tie rod ends. I got it wrong as usual :)
Bob Lucatec was spose to be finding me some tie rod ends with fittings but he keeps forgetting :)

Timmi, get you one of those grease needles at autozone like I did. Stick that on the end of your grease gun and it will slide under the tierod end boot and you can blow that boot up with grease til it looks like a marshmellow. It worked great for me on the rzr. I replaced the 1st set at 800 miles. On the second set, I did the grease after every couple rides and that set was still in there and tight when I sold it with 2500 on it. Didn't work on the ball joints though. I guess they were just giving out due to the force of the hit and the size/hardness of the parts.

thanks Hump, I have heard that on other forums. 
kinda against my religion to unseal a boot like that but everyone says it works great!
superdaves and some others have ball joints with fittings

I don't ride fast and furious like the James gang and others
so stuff tends to last longer for me but I am always looking for
better replacement stuff!

Alot of guys swear the grease idea works.  I know the super dave bushings are the way to go for sure.   So far, the ranger 900 is calling my name.  I really like the cab systems.  I can open it up in the summer and heat it up enough in the winter the kids can go plow the hood with me.   I will keep ya posted.   Thanks for all the input as always.

Be sure to check out performance east on that ranger. Travis told me yesterday he has some killer deals on them

Ill look them up now!

May want to call him. He gives deals beyond the site. Tell him I sent u

I may talk to them for my next ride. I have been going to Ridersville in WV.