HighLIFTer 2" Lift KIT Install | 2017 & up POLARIS Sportsman XP 1000 850

[@TheLankyWoodsman]

About to install this on my 850 tonight, so glad I found this video! Thanks

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Glad it helped. Video coming soon of 1" spacers all around. To help stabilze the machine since i gave it a 2" lift. Thanks for watching!

[@TheLankyWoodsman]

@@JohnFrancoNH awesome, which spacers did you get?

[@JohnFrancoNH]

I purchased set of four 10x1.25mm 1" spacers off ebay for $60. Had to cut the wheel studs 1/2" shorter. Video coming out Tuesday.

[@freidrichnietzsche6643]

Thanks for posting! Does it ride any different with the lift?

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Not at all. Could not tell a difference

[@ScottieBMan]

CV angles a bit steep after? Let us know how the boots/cv’s hold up! Thanks man.

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Yes naturally CV angle will get slightly steeper. But its the price you pay to get more clearance under the machine. They are not maxed out with the kit. Now it has that full 12" that polaris claims. Ive had my lift kit on my XP 1000 for 2 years now and no boot/cv issues. Thanks for watching!

[@ScottieBMan]

John Franco thanks man

[@Chris_greene]

Will this kit also fit the 2025 XP1000 ultimate???

[@TheLankyWoodsman]

Have you noticed any noises when you accelerate or deccelerate and the engine break kicks in? Mine clunks once. Wondering if its normal

[@JohnFrancoNH]

its normal for Polaris PVTs to have a slight clunk from rear when on and off the throttle.

[@TheLankyWoodsman]

@@JohnFrancoNH good, i was freaking out a bit...thanks man appreciate the response.

[@jeffdodson5992]

How much did you lose on width installing the lift kit and are you going to run spacers to make up for it?

[@JohnFrancoNH]

The reduction in width is not even noticeable, but it is a real effect. And yes i do a have a 1" spacer video coming soon for the 850 to make up for its newly added tipsiness. Thanks for watching!

[@P.J.GABRIEL-dv2bv]

Did u have any axle problems ?

[@hunterwolf8443]

Nice 👌, would a 2022 Highlifter 2 inch lift kit work on a 2023 xp sportsman 1000 ultimate trail ? They don't list for the 2023 yet ,thanks

[@alerobles4280]

Waiting for the response

[@TheLankyWoodsman]

Did you measure the hex bars for the sway bar? They sent me the wrong ones originally, too short. They replaced for free.

[@JohnFrancoNH]

The replacement sway bar links are 6 7/8" on both of my machines. What was/is yours?

[@TheLankyWoodsman]

@@JohnFrancoNH I will let you know in the morning, just finished putting orange halos on and didn't see this in time to measure.

[@fishinfool247]

I have the exact same 850 color 2 i got the secondary helix that gets rid of like 75 percent of the engine braking its a bitch to put in but wow it makes the machine way better to ride way more sporty and it can coast and get better miledge

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Whats the info on the secondary spring. Thanks for watching!

[@garrettb5121]

Have you had to replace the axles at all?

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Not yet. Dont max out your suspension preload to gain clearance. Thanks for watching!

[@cmscustoms4400]

Def doing this lift kit! Can you send me the link for the wheel spacers? Also how much of the bolts did you have to shear off to make the spacers work? Thx

[@JohnFrancoNH]

I cut off about 1/2"

[@davidrayjamesoncarr4308]

I wanting ti install a lift on my 2018 polaris sportsman touring 1000XP so I can install larger tires! Does the 2 or 3in lift change the driveline angles 🤔

[@JohnFrancoNH]

yes it does. So slightly more wear will come with it

[@cmscustoms4400]

What do you use for a center punch for drilling into metal? Starret? Lots of junk out there.

[@JohnFrancoNH]

I have have 2 diff. sized Starret auto center punches i like to use. They work the best. They are hardened and are very durable. Ive had mine for 15+ years.

[@rowsell4334]

Do you recommend setting the shocks to the stiffest setting after installing the lift? Was that included in the overall ground clearance for this video?

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Yes i set the shocks to the stiffest setting to gains as much ground clearance. The softer setting once the rider is on machine compresses the suspension too much and you loose 2-3 inches right there. Thanks for watching!

[@raverlife3413]

Hi did lifting it make it ride stiff or did it still ride like a Cadillac just asking because i lifted a brute force 2" with a bracket lift and it made it ride stiff.

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Still have all the factory adjustments and yes it does still rides like a Cadillac. Some lifts differ especially coil spacer lifts ruin factory suspension feel. This lift just extends the shock at the the mount. Thanks for watching!

[@concealit4800]

Be careful keep an eye on ur upper axle cups with the lift they get hot and on a long hot ride day they get hot enough to blow rear axle seals

[@JohnFrancoNH]

I will keep an eye out. Thanks for watching!

[@zeljitokekreisi277]

@@JohnFrancoNHhey any information on this? This has been the only comment talking about anything close to this… I would appreciate it!

[@jaxi6245]

Did you move your shocks

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Yes why?

[@davidh1314]

Looks great!!! Although it looks like a lot of time, effort and money when you factor in the wheel spacers.

[@JohnFrancoNH]

It does..but its worth it. Thanks for watching!

[@mrdabad1]

What lift kit is dis ?

[@JohnFrancoNH]

highlifter

[@AJ11b02]

On HighLifter's website the instructions talk about having to cut or "shave" off 1/4" from the housing (in the front). Did you need to do this? I'm trying to understand why before I make the purchase because I am very reluctant to start cutting and grinding on the housing unit. Any help??

[@JohnFrancoNH]

I did not have to shave anything & I do not see that in the instructions. What machine and kit part# are you looking up?

[@riverbloxz209]

I have a 2021 sportsman xp1000 with 30” tires anything I need before I buy and install a 2” lift kit?? Also do you think 1.5” wheel spacers are good for thag tire size??

[@JohnFrancoNH]

yeah my 28s rub with a 2" lift and im considering going to 27" now on my xp1000. 30s are very heavy, will eat up throttle response

[@davebaker7343]

Will this kit fit on a 2021 570 trail. No mcfersen struts

[@JohnFrancoNH]

No every model has its own kit. Thanks for watching!

[@frankgomez4357]

Is that kit model specific? I was searching for my 2017 570 and all the kits i have found for my model have the shock/ strut spacer.

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Yes it is please refer to the HL site for correct part#. Thanks for watching!

[@andrewwkeen]

How bout headlights? What brand?

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Those are Polaris LED headlights. They come on the 2020 premium trail models only. I priced them out and they are $600+ from Polaris. Its also a 4 wire system and not 2 like my 2018 XP 1000. Thanks for watching!

[@JGLEZ69]

hi work with 2021 570 sportsman?

[@JohnFrancoNH]

pretty sure Highlighter has a separate kit for the 570s

[@JGLEZ69]

@@JohnFrancoNH thanks for the answer, i will keep looking

[@teamkoons8623]

Great vid thanks

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Thanks for watching!

[@jonrusin8840]

What tires do you have on that?

[@JohnFrancoNH]

On the matte orange 850 they are 27" Duro PowerGrip V2. Came stock on the 850 premium trail. Very impressive tires. Thanks for watching!

[@King_TuTT]

any kind of high stress this thing is gonna just break. who knows???

[@4ford6first0]

Soo.. that new Subaru ad is pretty fucking lame... 👌 🔥