Demon Polaris RZR 170 Front Rack and Pinion (2009-2020)

Vague, notchy steering on a RZR 170 usually traces back to the rack, not the tie rods. This Demon heavy duty rack and pinion is a complete direct-OEM-replacement assembly for the front of the listed Polaris RZR 170 applications, built to bring back precise, predictable steering without an OEM price tag.

It drops into the machine as a replacement part with no modifications required. The input shaft and gears are alloy steel, chosen for the durability and strength a steering system demands. The output shaft — the part that turns the rack’s linear motion into wheel movement — is chromoly steel, an alloy containing chromium and molybdenum, for a high strength-to-weight ratio and resistance to corrosion and abrasion. The cast aluminum housing encases and protects the internals while keeping the steering system light and corrosion resistant.

Key Features

• Direct OEM replacement — fits with no modifications
• Heavy duty alloy steel input shaft and gears
• Chromoly steel output shaft for strength-to-weight and abrasion resistance
• Cast aluminum housing — lightweight and corrosion resistant
• Complete assembly, not a rebuild kit

Built To Solve: Worn Steering On A Polaris RZR 170

• Play at the wheel that does not reach the front tires
• Notchy or gritty feel through the steering
• Clunking through the column over bumps
• Wandering that an alignment will not fix
• A stock rack that has taken more abuse than a youth machine was built for

Best For: RZR 170 Owners Keeping A Youth Machine Honest

• Parents refreshing a used RZR 170 before handing it to a new rider
• Machines with years of trail and track time on the original rack
• Owners who would rather replace the assembly than chase play in a worn one
• Anyone quoted an OEM rack price they would rather not pay

Specifications

• Position: Front
• Sold as: Complete rack and pinion assembly
• Input shaft and gears: Alloy steel
• Output shaft: Chromoly steel
• Housing: Cast aluminum
• Fitment: Direct OEM replacement, no modification required
• Manufacturer Part Number: PARP-6001HD

Fitment

Demon lists this rack and pinion for the following Polaris applications:

• 2009–2013 Polaris Ranger RZR 170 — front
• 2014 Polaris RZR 170 — front
• 2015–2020 Polaris RZR 170 EFI — front

Fitment is not guaranteed on applications outside the list above. Confirm your model year before ordering.

FAQ

Does this replace the whole rack?

Yes. This is a complete rack and pinion assembly, not a rebuild kit or a repair part. It goes in as a direct OEM replacement with no modifications required.

Which RZR 170 years does it cover?

Demon lists it for 2009–2013 Ranger RZR 170, 2014 RZR 170, and 2015–2020 RZR 170 EFI, front position.

How do I know my rack is worn out?

Play at the wheel that does not translate into wheel movement, a notchy or gritty feel through the steering, clunking over bumps, or wandering that an alignment will not cure. On a youth machine those usually trace to the rack rather than the tie rods.

What is it made of?

Alloy steel input shaft and gears, a chromoly steel output shaft, and a cast aluminum housing. The aluminum housing keeps weight down and resists corrosion.

Why chromoly for the output shaft?

The output shaft is what turns rack motion into wheel movement, so it carries the steering loads. Chromoly is an alloy steel with chromium and molybdenum added, which gives it a high strength-to-weight ratio and good resistance to corrosion and abrasion.

Do I need an alignment afterward?

Yes. Set toe after installing any rack or steering component — a fresh rack with the old toe setting will chew tires and feel wrong.

Why Demon

Demon Powersports developed this line through years of research and development, aiming at parts that outlast the stock component without a race-parts price. Their products go through testing before launch.

Finish The Steering Job Properly

Set toe after the rack goes in — a fresh rack on the old alignment will scrub tires and never feel right. While the front end is apart, check the tie rod ends and the ball joints; worn steering components will make a new rack feel loose within a season and are cheap to replace at the same time.