The 2014-2017 Polaris RZR XP 1000, XP Turbo and the RS1 all bend the same factory tie rod, and once it bows the steering goes vague and the front alignment walks. This LM UTV Polaris RZR Steering Tie Rod Kit (64in / Heim) replaces them with a 7075 Aircraft grade aluminum tie rod, 3 Piece Chromolly PTFE lined 5/8 Heim joints and a Heat treated 4340 Chromolly inner clevis.
LM UTV lists this as a Complete steering upgrade for the Polaris RZR and a Direct Bolt-on Replacement, so the kit goes on the factory steering rack and knuckle without cutting or welding. It covers 2014 - 2017 XP 1000 and Turbo cars and All years of the RS1, which is what separates this part number from the 2017.5-2020 kit.
Key Features
- Polaris RZR Steering Tie Rod Kit (64in / Heim)
- 2014 - 2017 Polaris RZR XP1000 / Turbo Steering Tie Rod Kit
- All years of the RS1
- Complete steering upgrade for the Polaris RZR
- 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 2 Black Powder Coat
- Custom lengths available by request
- Designed and Manufactured in-house, in the USA
- Lifetime warranty
Built To Solve: Bent Factory Tie Rods And Vague Steering On The 2014-2017 Polaris RZR XP 1000, Turbo And RS1
- A tie rod that bows on the first hard hit. The stock rod is the softest link between the rack and the knuckle, so it takes the deformation instead of passing the load on.
- Steering that no longer points where the wheel points. A bent rod changes front toe on that corner, and the car pulls, darts or tracks off line under power.
- Slop you can feel at the wheel. Worn factory ends add free play; the 3 Piece Chromolly PTFE lined 5/8 Heim joints are a serviceable, rebuildable joint instead.
- Inner ends that keep failing at the rack. The Heat treated 4340 Chromolly inner clevis puts a heat treated steel piece where the OEM part gives up.
- Hardware that rusts and seizes in the joint. Heat treated 17-4 Stainless Steel hardware and spacers keep the assembly serviceable through the next rebuild.
- Front-end damage after a rod lets go mid-corner. Losing steering on one side at speed costs more than a tie rod kit does.
Best For: 2014-2017 Polaris RZR XP 1000 And Turbo Owners, And Every RS1 Owner
- Owners of 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 Polaris RZR XP 1000 and XP 4 1000 cars on the 64-inch chassis
- Polaris RZR XP Turbo and XP 4 Turbo owners in the same 2014-2017 window
- Polaris RZR RS1 owners — this is the RS1 part number, and LM UTV covers All years of the RS1 here
- Riders replacing a tie rod they have already bent, or getting ahead of it before a desert or dune trip
- Builders who want a rebuildable heim joint instead of a sealed factory end
- Anyone needing a non-standard length — Custom lengths available by request
- If your car is a 2017.5-2020 Polaris RZR XP 1000 or Turbo, this is not your kit; use LMU-STR-01-03 for those cars. If you are on a 2018 or newer Turbo S, the 72-inch tie rod kit is the right part number instead.
Specifications
- Product: Polaris RZR Steering Tie Rod Kit (64in / Heim)
- Application: 2014 - 2017 Polaris RZR XP1000 / Turbo Steering Tie Rod Kit
- Also covers: All years of the RS1
- Scope: Complete steering upgrade for the Polaris RZR
- 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 2 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-01-02
Fitment
Fits 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 Polaris RZR XP 1000, RZR XP 4 1000, RZR XP Turbo and RZR XP 4 Turbo models on the 64-inch chassis. It also fits the Polaris RZR RS1 — LM UTV states All years of the RS1 for this part number. The vendor fitment reads: 2014 - 2017 Polaris RZR XP1000 / Turbo Steering Tie Rod Kit, All years of the RS1, Complete steering upgrade for the Polaris RZR. If your XP 1000 or Turbo is a 2017.5 through 2020 car, order LMU-STR-01-03 instead — and note that LMU-STR-01-03 is explicitly not for the RS1, so RS1 owners belong on this page regardless of year. Fitment is not guaranteed on applications not listed here.
FAQ
My 2015 Polaris RZR XP 1000 darts and pulls after a hard landing — is the tie rod the cause?
That is the usual suspect. The factory tie rod is the part that gives first, and once it bows it holds the wrong front toe on that side, which shows up as darting, pulling and uneven tire wear. Replacing both sides and setting toe afterward resets the geometry rather than chasing it.
Why do the OEM tie rod ends develop play so quickly?
The stock end is a sealed unit that wears and cannot be rebuilt, so the free play only grows. This kit uses 3 Piece Chromolly PTFE lined 5/8 Heim joints, which are a serviceable three-piece joint, with Heat treated 17-4 Stainless Steel hardware and spacers so the assembly can be taken apart and refreshed.
Does this kit really fit the Polaris RZR RS1?
Yes. LM UTV lists All years of the RS1 for this part number, alongside the 2014 - 2017 Polaris RZR XP1000 / Turbo Steering Tie Rod Kit application. The RS1 belongs on this SKU, not on the 2017.5-2020 kit.
What are the rods, joints and clevises actually made of?
The rod is a 7075 Aircraft grade aluminum tie rod. The joints are 3 Piece Chromolly PTFE lined 5/8 Heim joints, the inner end is a Heat treated 4340 Chromolly inner clevis, and the fasteners are Heat treated 17-4 Stainless Steel hardware and spacers.
Do I have to cut, weld or modify anything to install these?
No. LM UTV lists the kit as a Direct Bolt-on Replacement using the factory steering mounting points. Plan on a front alignment once both sides are on the car so toe is set properly, and pick your finish up front — machined finished or Type 2 Black Powder Coat.
How is this different from the 2017.5-2020 Polaris RZR tie rod kit?
Same construction, different car. Both use a 7075 Aircraft grade aluminum tie rod with 3 Piece Chromolly PTFE lined 5/8 Heim joints, but this part number covers 2014 - 2017 XP 1000 and Turbo plus All years of the RS1 and is finished in machined finished or Type 2 Black Powder Coat. LMU-STR-01-03 covers 2017.5 - 2020 XP 1000 and Turbo and is explicitly not for the RS1.
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.
Upgrade The Steering On Your 2014-2017 Polaris RZR XP 1000, Turbo Or RS1
Before you order, confirm two things: that your XP 1000 or Turbo is a 2014-2017 car rather than a 2017.5-2020 model, and, if you are on an RS1, that you are on this part number rather than LMU-STR-01-03. Then choose a finish, machined finished or Type 2 Black Powder Coat, and note that Custom lengths available by request if your car is running a non-standard front width. After install, get a front alignment so toe is actually set, and look at what carries load next in the steering path — the rack, the knuckles and the front ball joints are the parts that see what the old tie rod used to absorb. Spare 5/8 heim joints and the stainless hardware are worth keeping on the shelf before a long trip.
