2012 RZR XP 900 Build

[93 Krawler]

I figured I would document my build progress here. I bought it with front and rear bumpers, doors, front windshield, rear dust shield, rear view mirror, aftermarket steering wheel, rear cargo box, and 5 point harnesses.








I bought a full roof and an empty stereo pod so I could build my own system.





I'm waiting on the stereo parts to come in.

For anyone using the Cooter Brown roof and a flip down windshield, be aware that the windshield will not shut against the bars as it shuts against the roof. The only issue this may cause is if it's raining, the water might roll in between the roof and the shield. You could always pop out the two mounting screws and put the shield under the roof if it is raining a lot. You would not be able to fold the shield out unless you put it back the way it was.

I ordered a new winch, and power steering. It will be here today. Should have it on tomorrow. I still need to upgrade the trailing arms and a stronger skid plate under the engine.

[93 Krawler]

The power steering is killer. Glad I went ahead and put it on.



The winch tucks in nicely so you really can't see it. All you see is the hook.



One of the rear arms was bent, so I put some high clearance arms on.





Put in a Kenwood marine stereo, and some 6" LED Kickers.




There is a full cage in it's future.

[solar1]

Looks good. I'm leaving Thursday morning for 4 days at Royal Blue. Hit me up if you can make it down.

[93 Krawler]

Originally Posted by solar1

Looks good. I'm leaving Thursday morning for 4 days at Royal Blue. Hit me up if you can make it down.

Sounds like a good time, but I can't make it.

[ITLLFLI]

Looking good!!

[93 Krawler]

Did some more updates. I found one of the front a-arms bent so I put on some high clearance arms. The stocks ones are cheap compared to the new ones. Also added a little LED bar to the front.

[JeffK5]

What brand are the arms , I've got a tweaked one and have been looking for something new.

[solar1]

You'll love the 12" led. I find I use it more than my 30" or HIDs.

[93 Krawler]

Originally Posted by solar1

You'll love the 12" led. I find I use it more than my 30" or HIDs.

Yeah, it should do the job. I have it wired to my brights. I have a 32" led bar on my rig. That sucker is like the sun.

[93 Krawler]

I bought a couple el cheapo shafts to try out. I'm putting one front and one rear on to see how long they last. I'll keep the factory ones as spares. They say they're 4340 steel, so hopefully they are stronger the OEM. The rear shaft was 1/8 thicker the OEM. We'll see...
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I couldn't get the axles out of the case so I hit google to see why. Saw a video of a guy trying to get one out. It was rusted in there. I didn't know they weren't sealed inside and there's no seal to keep water out. So I got out some WD industrial and sprayed all 4 axles where they enter the case and let them soak all night. Sprayed them again next day and with a little pry and pull, they came out. I recommend spraying them often to keep them from rusting. Changing a rusty one on the trail would suck. I used anti seize on the new ones.

I had been noticing some play in the wheel bearings for a while. After I took everything off the play in the bearing was scary. I guess the caliper toned the play down some. I have 4 new ones on the way. I found a cool greaser for them too. This is something I want to add to my yearly maintenance routine.

[93 Krawler]

After taking everything apart I found the bearings were in worse shape that I had thought. They were dry and had a bunch of play. Got the new ones from All Balls Racing. They are good and tight now. Definitely going to keep them greased from now on.

[93 Krawler]

Added something new to the rzr, heat... My intention is to make a set of removable uppers for my lower doors to keep the heat in. Bring on the cold weather.

[93 Krawler]

Somehow i managed to bend the front driver axle. The center shaft has a nice crown now. It's one of the new ones i put on in June. Has a 1 year warranty, so I'll see if it's covered.
I always thought the joint would fail, not the shaft bending. Supposedly it's cro-moly

[solar1]

For me it has always been the CV joints that explode. Have yet to trash a shaft.


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[93 Krawler]

Been checking out tires again. Found two I really like in a 30x10x14. It's easy to see why the crawler weighs more. Looks like the Carnivore might clean out better. Opinions?

The Pro Armor Crawler XG - Weighs 39lbs, and tread depth is .78"



The Maxxis Carnivore - Weighs 30.5 lbs, and tread depth is .875".

[solar1]

Originally Posted by 93 Krawler

Been checking out tires again. Found two I really like in a 30x10x14. It's easy to see why the crawler weighs more. Looks like the Carnivore might clean out better. Opinions?



The Pro Armor Crawler XG - Weighs 39lbs, and tread depth is .78"



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The Maxxis Carnivore - Weighs 30.5 lbs, and tread depth is .875".



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Been on the trail with both. The XG I like better because they remind me of the old Maxxis full size tires. However after following by buddy at slade, they don't clean out well in the mud. The carnivores have really surprised me and I was holding out for them but if you can't get them, it doesn't do me any good.

[93 Krawler]

Checked the other shafts, and two of them have a slight wobble to them. Doh!

[donaldcon]

Carnivore looks like it would clean better as said but I'd say the other would get better traction on rock

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[race10]

I've been watching the videos of the SRRS UTV races and Cash's RZR buggy has carnivores on it and he was the only one to make it up a hill in the race before last and this race he was one of five to make it up another hill but he was the only one that didn't break the tape. When it's time I'll be getting Carnivores for mine.

[93 Krawler]

Originally Posted by race10

I've been watching the videos of the SRRS UTV races and Cash's RZR buggy has carnivores on it and he was the only one to make it up a hill in the race before last and this race he was one of five to make it up another hill but he was the only one that didn't break the tape. When it's time I'll be getting Carnivores for mine.

Better plan ahead if you want 30's or 32's. They are on back order often. People buying them like crazy.
I decided to wait and get the Carnivores when they are available. I hate waiting....

[blazerbrad]

Didn't you just get new tires!

[93 Krawler]

Originally Posted by blazerbrad

Didn't you just get new tires!

Yes.

I am going to sell my old tires and the rims. I ordered 30x10x14 Carnivores today. Supposed to be in around March 29th. Pic of my new rims.

[93 Krawler]

Time for some Rhino axles.

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[Runoveru2]

O boy....looks like it's gonna be time to put your purse down and show us what that thing can do

[93 Krawler]

Originally Posted by Runoveru2

O boy....looks like it's gonna be time to put your purse down and show us what that thing can do

You know it...