[Kinzua Man]

How difficult is it to change the cv boot on a Polaris Ranger? Should I just take to a dealer?

Kinzua Man

 

[comblockshooter]

how torn is it. just a piece , or completely around? if its only partial, see if a glass(windshield) shop will smear some windshield sealer on it. did that on cars a lot

 

[diesel333]

its not hard should only take about 20min.

 

[Kinzua Man]

Alpha,
Any advice on the replacement boot and snap rings? Any special tools for the rings?

Thanks,

Kinzua Man

 

[diesel333]

Kinzua Man, take a look at this might help you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0y6qqEZQa-8

I just did one on my rzr, not bad at all.

 

[archeryman32]

I have replaced the whole cv joint twice in my ranger. The snap rings are a real bugger if you dont have the tool. How close are you to Potter, Coudersport area? I'd help you do it if you are somewhat close.

A dealer is going to hose you on that, since you have to take off the tire, brakes, cv joint...basically everything just to put on a new one. Not sure where these guys are saying it will only take 20 mins...not sure they ever did one if they are estimating those times......

 

[darkhollowarcher]

Just had a C/V boot replaced on my polaris explorer at the local dealer cost $90.00 most of bill was labor.

 

[2labs]

I had one replaced on my sportsman 500 the local dealer charged me over $300.

 

[darkhollowarcher]

WOW !

 

[woody]

At those prices you could just about replace the whole shaft! I did my sons sportsman and the new shaft was aound $125 and I did it in a hour tops

 

[Q2XL12]

They arent that bad to do. Get the pliers for the snap rings. The first time is going to take you a little while. Take your time and be patient, you will figure it out.

 

[MosinRob]

Dealer will rape you on a cv. You can do it yourself. Take your time. Please dont use the quad till you fix it. Also clean out all dirt before putting new one on.

 

[bushmaster]

I made the mistake of not replacing one on my polaris 500 soon enough. I rode it for quite awhile with a torn boot. Big mistake. I ended up repacing the axle. Don't ride it till it's fixed.

 

[Kinzua Man]

It sits in the garage at camp until I can dig my trailer out from under a foot or more of snow. I am not much of a mechanic so I think I will take it in for someone else to make the repair. Can anyone suggest someone in the Warren PA area that could make the repair?

Kinzua Man

 

[Q2XL12]

mosin and bush make very good points. Learned that the hard way once with my dads 500.

Good luck Kinzua.

 

[bradcohunter]

We have replaced a couple. It's a pia. Call dealer usually now. Get good a-arm guards. Seems to be a common problem for us on Sportsmans and Rangers. The factory guards are junk. This company makes good guards.

http://www.extrememetalproducts.com/