2004 Polaris Ranger Query

[timswi]

Very nice job..Use some spray glue to stay true to the contour?

 

[troutsqueezer]

Thanks. No glue, just pulled it fairly tight. There's a little bounce in the dips but not much.

 

[troutsqueezer]

Just to wrap this thread up.

I replaced the starter with one I bought off eBay and it works just fine. It was advertised as a Hitachi starter - which is OEM brand - for $99 as compared to the dealer price at $350. It looks in every way to be an exact duplicate of the starter that I removed except where I could see a sticker had been peeled off which is just the same size and location of the Hitachi sticker on my original. In its place was a generic "Made in Japan" sticker. I took that as a good sign and perhaps someone out there is selling Hitachi starters in the price range that doesn't qualify as ridiculous. Anyway, it was a good way to get the day rolling.

I added a hitch to the existing receiver and replaced the corroded 12V outlet with a marine version.

I finished up the refurbishment of the UTV with a lube and oil change. Instead of the (also) ridiculously priced Polaris oil filter at $25, I used a Fram PH6017A and it seems to work just dandy. Total cost of the oil change w/filter: $15. Thanks WalMart. :thumbsup:

Now it's ready to go to work. The wife drove it the two miles down to the mailbox today. I think she's hooked. Thanks for all the input, guys.

Dennis

 

[PapaPerk]

Just to wrap this thread up.

I replaced the starter with one I bought off eBay and it works just fine. It was advertised as a Hitachi starter - which is OEM brand - for $99 as compared to the dealer price at $350. It looks in every way to be an exact duplicate of the starter that I removed except where I could see a sticker had been peeled off which is just the same size and location of the Hitachi sticker on my original. In its place was a generic "Made in Japan" sticker. I took that as a good sign and perhaps someone out there is selling Hitachi starters in the price range that doesn't qualify as ridiculous. Anyway, it was a good way to get the day rolling.

I added a hitch to the existing receiver and replaced the corroded 12V outlet with a marine version.

I finished up the refurbishment of the UTV with a lube and oil change. Instead of the (also) ridiculously priced Polaris oil filter at $25, I used a Fram PH6017A and it seems to work just dandy. Total cost of the oil change w/filter: $15. Thanks WalMart. :thumbsup:

Now it's ready to go to work. The wife drove it the two miles down to the mailbox today. I think she's hooked. Thanks for all the input, guys.

Dennis

Glad everything is working well! How did you know which Fram filter to buy?

 

[troutsqueezer]

Glad everything is working well! How did you know which Fram filter to buy?

I already use that particular Fram on my ATV (KodiaK) and I could tell it was similar. I can't verify it's entirely accurate but someone on a Polaris Ranger Forum posted this list of compatible filters:

motorcycle*filters

AC Delco PF2135*
AMSOil SMF103*
Carquest 85358*
AC Delco PF2135*
FRAM*PH6017A*
Honda 15410-MCJ-000*
K&N KN-204, about $13. Metric nut on end for easy removal.*
NAPA Gold 1358*
Purolator ML16817. Imported, not made by Purolator.*
STP SMO 17*
WIX 51358*

automotive*filters

about 2.5 inches long.*

Purolator Pure One PL14610, about $6.*
Mobil 1 M1-110, about $10.
Made by Champion.*
Bosch 3323, about $6.
Made By Champion.*
WalMart SuperTech ST7317,
about $2. Made by Champion
AC Delco PF1237*
Baldwin B1400*
Firestone TF2876*
Hastings LF113*
NAPA Gold 1365*
Purolator L14612*
STP S-02876*
WalMart SuperTech ST6607*
WIX 51365*

about 3.25 inches long.

Purolator Pure One PL14610, about $6.*
Mobil 1 M1-110, about $10.
Made by Champion.*
Bosch 3323, about $6.
Made By Champion.*
WalMart SuperTech ST7317,
about $2. Made by Champion*

AC Delco PF-2057*
Auto Pro 2356*
Autopride CF240AP*
Baldwin B1402*
Carquest 85356*
Carquest Red B4620*
Casite CF240*
Castrol 7317*
Champion Labs Ph2867*
Defense*Filters*Dl7317*
Deutsch D-370*
Federated*Filters*LF240F*
Fram*Double Guard DG7317*
Fram*PH7317*
Fram*Tough Guard TG7317*
Fram*Xtra Guard XG7317*
Group 7 V4610*
Group 7 V4620*
Hastings LF240*
Mighty M4612*
Millard ML-3593*
Motorcraft Long Life FL-821*
Napa FIL1356*
Napa Gold 1356*
Parts Plus PH2867*
Pennzoil PZ-109*
Penske 7317*
Powerflo SL14610*
Powerflo SL14620*
Pro Gauge PGO-4620*
Pro Tec 164*
Promotive PH4610*
Pronto PO3593A*
Purolator L14610*
Service Champ OF-4622*
Shell SH48*
Shell SH529*
Stp S-02867.*
Valvoline VO50*
Warner PH2867*
Wix 51356