A 2014-2017 Polaris RZR running a 4in per-side long travel kit has outgrown its stock steering, because a rod cut for the factory front end cannot set correct toe once the knuckle moves 4 inches outboard. This LM UTV Polaris RZR Steering Tie Rods (+4in/Heim) kit is sized for that build, on a 7075 Aircraft grade aluminum tie rod with 3 Piece Chromolly PTFE lined 5/8 Heim joints.
LM UTV lists it as a Complete steering upgrade for the Polaris RZR with 4.0in per/side long travel kit, fitted as a Direct Bolt-on Replacement. The inner end is a Heat treated 4340 Chromolly inner clevis, and the joint runs on Heat treated 17-4 Stainless Steel hardware and spacers so the assembly stays serviceable.
Key Features
- Polaris RZR Steering Tie Rods (+4in/Heim)
- 2014 - 2017 Polaris RZR (64″) + 4.0 in Steering Tie Rod Kit
- Complete steering upgrade for the Polaris RZR with 4.0in per/side long travel kit
- Direct Bolt-on Replacement
- Heat treated 4340 Chromolly inner clevis
- Heat treated 17-4 Stainless Steel hardware and spacers
- 3 Piece Chromolly PTFE lined 5/8 Heim joints
- 7075 Aircraft grade aluminum tie rod
- Available in machined finished or Type 3 Hard Black Powder Coat
- Custom lengths available by request
- Designed and Manufactured in-house, in the USA
- Lifetime warranty
Built To Solve: Stock-Length And Bending Tie Rods On A 4in Long Travel Polaris RZR
- Factory-length rods left in a widened front end. With 4.0in per side added, a stock rod runs out of adjustment before it reaches the toe setting the car needs.
- Rods loaded past what the factory part was sized for. A wider track increases what the steering sees at the wheel, and the OEM rod is the piece that bends under it.
- Toe changing through a longer suspension stroke. Long travel means more movement, and rod length is part of how toe behaves across that range.
- Free play from sealed factory tie rod ends. The 3 Piece Chromolly PTFE lined 5/8 Heim joints break down for service instead of being replaced whole.
- Inner ends failing again after a rebuild. A Heat treated 4340 Chromolly inner clevis puts heat treated steel at that connection.
- Steering hardware that seizes and rounds off at teardown. Heat treated 17-4 Stainless Steel hardware and spacers keep the joint rebuildable.
Best For: 2014-2017 Polaris RZR Builds With A 4in Per-Side Long Travel Kit
- 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 Polaris RZR cars fitted with a long travel kit that adds 4.0in per side up front
- Owners finishing a long travel build who still have stock-length steering in the car
- Riders who bent a tie rod after widening the front end and want a rod sized to the build
- Builders who prefer a rebuildable heim joint and a heat treated steel inner clevis to sealed OEM ends
- Not for a 3.5in per-side long travel kit. If your kit adds 3.5in per side, order LMU-STR-01-07 instead.
- Not for a stock-width car. A 2014-2017 Polaris RZR XP 1000 or XP Turbo with no long travel kit takes LMU-STR-01-02, which also covers the RS1. This kit is cut long on purpose and will not set correct toe on a factory-width front end.
- Long travel kits that add some other amount per side — Custom lengths available by request
Specifications
- Product: Polaris RZR Steering Tie Rods (+4in/Heim)
- Application: 2014 - 2017 Polaris RZR (64″) + 4.0 in Steering Tie Rod Kit
- Setup: Complete steering upgrade for the Polaris RZR with 4.0in per/side long travel kit
- Installation: Direct Bolt-on Replacement
- Inner clevis: Heat treated 4340 Chromolly inner clevis
- Hardware and spacers: Heat treated 17-4 Stainless Steel hardware and spacers
- Heim joints: 3 Piece Chromolly PTFE lined 5/8 Heim joints
- Tie rod material: 7075 Aircraft grade aluminum tie rod
- Finish options: Available in machined finished or Type 3 Hard Black Powder Coat
- Lengths: Custom lengths available by request
- Origin: Designed and Manufactured in-house, in the USA
- Warranty: Lifetime warranty
- Manufacturer Part Number: LMU-STR-01-08
Fitment
Built for 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 Polaris RZR cars, but the deciding factor is the long travel kit, not the model year. LM UTV states the fitment as: 2014 - 2017 Polaris RZR (64″) + 4.0 in Steering Tie Rod Kit, Complete steering upgrade for the Polaris RZR with 4.0in per/side long travel kit. The correct tie rod length depends on which long travel kit is fitted and how much width it adds per side, so confirm your per-side travel before ordering — check your long travel kit documentation or measure the car. If your kit adds 4.0in per side, this is the part number. If it adds 3.5in per side, order LMU-STR-01-07. A 2014-2017 Polaris RZR on factory front-end width needs LMU-STR-01-02 instead. For anything else, Custom lengths available by request. Fitment is not guaranteed on applications not listed here.
FAQ
Why will my stock tie rods not work with a 4in per-side long travel kit?
The knuckles sit 4 inches further out on each side, so a rod cut for the factory front end cannot reach correct toe. Winding a stock rod out to its adjustment limit leaves minimal thread engagement in the joint and loads the rod in a way it was never sized for. A rod cut to the added width is the fix.
Since the long travel install my Polaris RZR wanders and the steering feels loose — is that the tie rods?
Frequently, yes. Wrong-length rods change how toe behaves through the longer stroke, and worn factory ends add play on top of it. Fitting rods sized for a 4.0in per/side long travel kit and then setting a front alignment addresses both at once.
How do I confirm this is the right length for my car?
Go by the long travel kit rather than the badge on the car. Confirm how much width your kit adds per side before ordering: this part number is for a 4.0in per/side long travel kit, and LMU-STR-01-07 is for a 3.5in per/side kit. If your kit is a different width, ask about a custom length.
What are these rods made of?
A 7075 Aircraft grade aluminum tie rod, 3 Piece Chromolly PTFE lined 5/8 Heim joints, a Heat treated 4340 Chromolly inner clevis, and Heat treated 17-4 Stainless Steel hardware and spacers. Finish is machined finished or Type 3 Hard Black Powder Coat, and the kit carries a Lifetime warranty.
Do these bolt in, or is fabrication required?
They bolt in. LM UTV lists the kit as a Direct Bolt-on Replacement. Do both sides, then get a front alignment — on a long travel car, checking toe after the install matters more than on a stock-width machine.
How does this compare to LMU-STR-01-02?
Same construction, different front-end width. LMU-STR-01-02 is the stock-width kit for 2014-2017 Polaris RZR XP 1000 and Turbo cars plus all years of the RS1, and it is offered in machined finished or Type 2 Black Powder Coat. This part number is cut for a 4.0in per/side long travel kit and comes in machined finished or Type 3 Hard Black Powder Coat. Both use the same 7075 Aircraft grade aluminum tie rod and 3 Piece Chromolly PTFE lined 5/8 Heim joints.
Why LM UTV
Here at LM-UTV we have combined our engineering and manufacturing knowledge with our modern design skills to produce UTV products like no other. Our passion for off-roading has led us to find solutions for broken or malfunctioning OEM parts and create improvements while giving the parts an impressive and attractive aesthetic. All of our parts are designed and made in the USA and come with a Lifetime Warranty. LM-UTV offers parts for both the Polaris and Can-Am's various models including tie rods, radius rods, and ball joints with more makes, models, and parts being added frequently.
Match Your 2014-2017 Polaris RZR Long Travel Front End With The Right Steering Tie Rods
Verify the number that decides this part before you order: how much width your long travel kit adds per side. This kit is cut for 4.0in per side; a 3.5in per-side kit takes LMU-STR-01-07, a factory-width 2014-2017 car takes LMU-STR-01-02, and anything else falls under Custom lengths available by request. Then pick a finish, machined finished or Type 3 Hard Black Powder Coat. Once both rods are on, get a front alignment and check toe through the suspension stroke, because that is where long travel geometry shows itself. Alongside the steering, the front ball joints, the knuckles and the steering rack are the parts that see the load next, and a spare set of 5/8 heim joints with stainless hardware is worth carrying on a long trip.
