Top 10 Aftermarket UTV Modifications

Jun. 25, 2014 By Seth Fargher
 

Top 10 UTV Modifications

 

Heavy-Duty Tie Rods
Tie rods seem to be a common week point that many manufacturers just continue to ignore. We’ve bent tie rods out in the dunes after impacting small slip faces, and it’s an incredibly frustrating and completely avoidable mistake.  You can find heavy-duty replacement tie rod kits from a variety of manufacturers for around $250.  We really like these trick looking machined aluminum tie rods from Assault Industries. 
http://www.assaultind.com/

Bumpers
Whether you race or simply ride for pleasure, aftermarket front and rear bumpers add additional protection and style to your UTV. You can find bumpers of all shapes, and sizes and a number of manufacturers design the roll cage to work in tandem with the rear bumper. Check out http://www.tmwoffroad.com/ for a wide selection of aftermarket bumpers, cages and other parts.

UHMW Skid Plate
More protection is never a bad thing, especially when it adds little to no weight to the vehicle. UHMW (Ultra High Molecular Weight) plastic skid plates are a simple lightweight solution to protect the underside of your UTV.  Unlike aluminum that will chip and bend, UHMW is a lightweight, durable plastic that absorbs shock and retains its shape while allowing the vehicle to glide over the obstacle.  Check out Factory UTV for a large selection of UHMW protection products.
http://www.factoryutv.net/

Shocks
Not everyone has the budget for aftermarket shocks, but for those who can afford them aftermarket shocks are a worthwhile investment.  More adjustment, greater durability and better performance are just a few of the benefits of upgrading the stock suspension on your vehicle. Fox, Walker Evans and JRi Shocks each offer competitive solutions for making your UTV handle better.
http://www.ridefox.com/
http://www.walkerevansracing.com/
http://www.jrishocks.com/


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