Pro R Gets DESTROYED! Part Failure Or Was It My Fault?

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[@gregbell496]

After seeing Sous big launch and ball joint failure and yours I will bet a million percent there is an issue with the new ball joints

[@dirtdudes]

That’s where my head is at. There’s one new ball joint from Polaris on it, thinking that might be the issue

[@tyronew6955]

My thoughts exactly 💯

[@juicebox853]

Absolutely

[@Akfordmn]

Ball joint for sure.

[@kwmiked]

@@dirtdudes one? What they put back the other one that was blown out? Or the lower came with control arm and they replaced the upper?

[@Thornsberry13]

Im die-hard polaris cause I love what they're capable of. However the weakness of the front end on this $40k machine is straight BS! Think there's gonna be a recall on the ball joints & front shock design?

[@dirtdudes]

I think it was more of a ball joint issue then the shock. I wouldn’t be surprised if they do though

[@randytingen]

No way, that car should have handled that jump. Factory defect in my eyes.

[@dirtdudes]

I’m right there with you

[@willieroetch8937]

@@NewTrip_NewAdventure yes! Been sayin this forever! For the price of these machines, should all have high end parts!!

[@markstubblefield9597]

And that the Pro R is much heavier than any prior models

[@robsteffey606]

@@NewTrip_NewAdventure No ball joints is the right way for OFFROAD

[@cjmcay]

The mullet made him fly farther, like a cape

[@markstubblefield9597]

That's actually a tough break you would think the pro r would take the abuse. Good luck Zack.

[@Nwflyingsolow]

No way that’s your fault. Look at where Lauren lands in the rs1 vs where you were. I bet you landed the ball joint went and that’s why it felt like you cased it so bad. And then goin back uphill right after all the shock can do is keep compressing till it was all the way bottomed out and focusing the stress at a week point of a shaft that isn’t designed for large amounts horizontal stress.

[@jackyspencer9534]

My Pro R broke in the same place this last Sunday?!? Something definitely going on there…Polaris?? Glad your Pro R is back on the trails 👍🏻. One more thing my second car is an X3, great cars!! Y’all should consider getting one for the channel?? Great video as always!!

[@PoonDestroyer69]

So does Polaris fix everything or what? I have a Pro R on the way and now Im seeing a mass amount of issues people are having. Any info would be great.

[@louisrobbins475]

I've had my Polaris Pro R since Feb of this year. I have it on 40" Trepadors and have 1200 miles on it. I live in Tennessee next to TWRA trails and those miles are mostly Windrock, Royal Blue, Brimstone and Tackett Creek. I have hit black Diamond, Double Blacks in Windrock (Not Gate Keeper yet) and have had no issue. I am beginning to think Polaris rushed delivery on some parts and they are not to spec while some are. That said to be sure I am ordering some Keller ball joints.

[@tyronew6955]

A cleetus and dirt dudes video..my Wednesday is complete! 👍👍

[@dirtdudes]

Happy to hear we can bring as much entertainment as Cleetus! Appreciate the support brotha 🤘🏻

[@woodwalker777]

You know the same thing happened when Polaris was testing these machines and they said screw the consumer we will make them fixit instead.

[@RZRMINERBDR]

At 19:49 camera man tries to show how much further Chief landed then anyone else, and Lauren proceeds to land a jump equally as far in real time 😆

[@laurencarlson7477]

🤣💀

[@tcmore38]

Dang man that sucks, can’t catch a break here. Sorry to hear, you’ll be back stronger 💪🏼 I just picked up my 4 seat today I wonder if I need to address joints first thing before I get try and get crazy with it.

[@allmotorhash]

PRO R MAKES YOU FEEL LIKE ALL THE TALENT IN THE WORLD IS BENEATH YOU. Double sheer plated arm kits are a must

[@davidhendrickson8251]

I was going to go buy a Pro R this afternoon till I saw this video, I am not going to go spend the big money right now for a 4 seat pro R untill they get this figured out. I can certainly wait as I dont need issues like that on a car that is heavier than your 2 seat. I hope that was covered by polaris., I have seen now 5 of rgese cars have this happen including the factory backed Pro R of Wayne Marlock. I feel they rushed to get this car to fast. Uniballs and 4130 pins would make so much more sense. Lauren you are doing great in your RS1, love mine as well as my 18 4 seat turbo. This is the 2nd time I have watched you and will watch more Be safe.

[@head458]

Been seeing alot of the new chassis having issues. A guy in our group twisted his front prop shaft the 1st ride with very little wheel spin.

[@TALENTLESSOFFROAD]

100% failure of the Pro R. That thing should have ate that overjump no problem. Jake's and my Turbo S both overjumped that with out failure. It was awesome running laps with Jake and Lauren. Lauren for the first time on a track like that really impressed me, she was killing it. 🤘🤘

[@jasonbarnes651]

Seems oddly familiar. Seems like the same thing happened to Sous. Polaris needs to recall those ball joints. Totally not your fault. Glad to see her back up and going. Stay safe.

[@marinepoof]

yeah this is the same thing that happened to Nick S. from SXS blog not sure I would put the 35K for this ride.

[@mattsiler929]

I definitely agree Polaris has a problem with the ball joints two machines on side by sides on KZbin for the same side

[@bryanstaten5585]

I'm hearing the old saying always wait a few years after a new product has been proven before you buy. Hey at least it sounds like the manufacturer stood behind it.

[@101rotarypower]

Lauren strutting with a complete functioning car 🤣 LMAO Remember to check yourself and reset each outing L , it's so easy to build a perception of invincibility and overshoot. She is killing it guys!

[@laurencarlson7477]

🤣🤘🏼 Ole girl is holdin up… well she was… 🤔

[@dr.weirdbeard2840]

Well im nervous now. Jumped mine a few times. Hope the recall happens soon if its a failure.

[@curtrowlison3224]

Nick S. From Blog boyz. His car broke the same spot . That just a weak spot in that model. Time to step up to aftermarket. Glad to see you are safe . Looking forward to meeting you guys

[@duck9191]

I know sendit sous went huge but I thought his was an odd failure with the shearing, your's wasn't anywhere near as hard and it still failed. Growing pains on a new model I guess.

[@dirtdudes]

Definitely some growing pains lol

[@bmf24]

Finally I can talk about this. 😆. Skyler is a wizard at getting warranty stuff taken care of. Was so glad to see it all together at the Polaris event a couple weeks ago

[@georgerose7278]

Yea a ball joint issue or the new shock mounting location on them idk is it possible that it’s putting more stress on the joint than it can handle idk puzzled

[@dskofich]

Mskes me glad I am waiting for my Speed instead of jumping on the Pro R bandwagon

[@TheThisisliving]

Thanks for the great video. You've convinced me to buy a Cam-am. No way that should have broke. Bad wielding.

[@jessefpv9217]

Soooo Glade this Video is here to show this weakness… Turbo s or X3

[@deranged731]

"Used to it" HAA!! That one cracked me up!

[@bigrobsescapades241]

Hey what hay and caused the 4 wheel not in gadge on your new rzr

[@jessefpv9217]

Well There’s Goes My Purchase on Getting a Pro R! Thank You man.. Guess it’s Can Am then

[@KrazyD]

Great video guys .sorry for the bad luck .I also wanted to say that one jump Jake come down riding a wheelie was just nasty. Keep it up .you need to get Loran some hop up parts she was killing it .

[@darrendufresne2532]

Break fix and repeat should be the new motto

[@pyrostwistedride4821]

Definitely something not right in the new front ends. I also disagree with the shock breaking first, had to have been one of the balljoints to start the chain reaction. I was always told never buy the first model year of a vehicle, no matter how bad I want one. Glad to see it didn't dig in and roll you though!

[@corymiller2186]

This just happened to sxsblog 3 weeks ago but caused much more damage. Polaris needs to fix this before someone gets killed.

[@ArmsUnlimited]

damn that must have been a hell of an impact, cracked the rim!

[@gregbell496]

Glad you were not injured and it didn't flip machines can be fixed or replaced you can not my friend

[@dirtdudes]

Very true! The only damaged I received was my ego 😂

[@gregbell496]

Just need to beat the track now get it back lol

[@DonnieF85]

Tough break man! Anything you’re gonna upgrade to prevent this from happening again?

[@dirtdudes]

Right now I have a homemade gusset kit but eventually upgrade it once parts come out.

[@codycole4244]

I had a ball joint shear off on my 22 pro xp. Seems to be a theme

[@EnabledShooter]

These manufactures (not just Polaris) are notorious for putting inexpensive/substandard parts on these vehicles. It's like going to a big box store and buying a mountain bike and then finding a tiny sticker on it that says, "not for off-road use". It's a shame when a simple part fails, causing catastrophic damage. There is no excuse for a 35+ thousand dollar machine to have substandard parts. When quality takes a backseat to profit margin, this is what you get. If Speed UTV can make a vehicle with race engineered quality, that's in the same price range, there's no reason these huge manufacturers can't do the same. Having said that, I know that when you are doing extreme, off-road riding, breakages are expected.

[@Howmint]

We’ve all seen stock sxs handle way more with out breaking. Poor design for Polaris with front end.

[@gregmossner3660]

That's the same side at the side-by-side guy coming down on when he jumped his brand new Pro R There's definitely a pattern

[@jimstanley8924]

Wow glad you got it worked out , not a big fan of Polaris . Love my kRX lol

[@jerrywilcox9890]

About the same thing that happened to sxsbogs pro R same side to.they jumped and the ball joints let loose.

[@nwhuckin7761]

That sucks… I have a feeling the aftermarket will have that machine beefed up usda!! Shock therapy also has an upgrade for the shock bottom support

[@PoonDestroyer69]

The fact we are having to rely on aftermarket parts to make these things drivable is insane. Especially at +$40,000

[@ninjapat66]

That's awesome!! Maybe you should test for Polaris that's weak IMHO. Eventually you find all the weak points its just a matter of time & when. Atleast you did it close to home & not 300 miles away & had to ride B the rest of the weekend!!

[@DonnieF85]

How long did you have to wait on parts?

[@dirtdudes]

Parts weren’t so hard to come by. It was dealing with Polaris that took so long

[@GixxerKris]

I bet the ball joints were not heat treated correctly. I used to make ball joints for ZF and we would cut one in half longways twice a shift, put acid on it to see how deep it was heat treated. If not done right they will be weak. Just a thought.

[@HeyItsAsmus]

Over $40,000 and it breaks that easy…? Ouch. Polaris better get some quality back in their machines…

[@Amfmpunx]

Mine broke in the save place. Also on a track. Put us on out side. I have it all on video. Insurance cut a check for $18,500. Also seemed it 100% my fault. No help from Polaris, dealer, or walker evens.

[@knightrider49]

Love the Vids cause I really feel like I relate. Although riding in Alaska is way different. That being said it seems like Polaris has missed the mark with these new Pro R's. The front end suspension is super weak. You saw the SXS Blog guys had ball joint issues too when Sous jumped his and I've seen a lot of others too with the same issue. Bummer to see and glad yall got taken care of. Keep up the good work.

[@tnross23]

Lauren in the RS1 landed in almost same spot right after! I mean really close and nothing! Pro R is pretty heavy and I’m guessing the ball joints just aren’t heavy enough for all the weight and the tire scrub size load! Just my guess, I’m sure shock therapy is looking at the problem already.

[@laurencarlson7477]

Jake & I both hit pretty good in the exact same spot and our cars didn’t even have a hiccup. 🤔 annoying… but it’s back 🤘🏼

[@chiefknox317]

Wonder if Keller makes a set for the pro r yet?!?! IMO they are the best on the market I have them in my x3.

[@user-se5zz3yj9c]

Man I got you…I agree…BUT…..no inclusion on the Jump Video…..only preview..land the aftermath….come on Dude…Transparency is what 🇺🇸 is thirsting for..where is the Jump and Landing Video….FK saving your Ass a few $$ how about helping them improve and they compensate…as well as give potential buyers info on what NOT TO DO😂😂😂

[@dirtdudes]

Well Mr. Raptor I did say I over jumped just like the other machines, RS1 & Pro XP. Their stuff didn’t explode? If I was covering my butt I wouldn’t put the video out lol

[@sierralyon4442]

DID YOU KNOW THAT THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO NICK SOUS FROM SXS BLOG??? DID YOU KNOW?! lololol 🤣

[@dirtdudes]

😂

[@Blain5700]

Damn man. That shouldn't happen. They took care of you though. Keep an eye on that though and upgrade parts if/when you can.

[@kmsorger]

First Sous and now Zack, I’d say it’s a defective part problem. Especially since it’s the same corner on both machines.

[@sxshethean3069]

Kinda feels like it was your fault which is why you didn’t show footage of the crash but warranty won’t come through when you have footage of you doing something clearly wrong. The pro R has beefed up equipment but is also around 800lbs heavier which means the bigger equipment is needed just to keep its strength level equivalent to the pro xp’s strength. From peoples experience with the pro R it kinda feels like your money is better spent going with a pro xp with stage 3

[@dirtdudes]

I wouldn’t talk about it all if I was trying to hide it. I literally lost the footage. That happened in April

[@sxshethean3069]

@@dirtdudes 👍🏼

[@69headwound]

Outdoor guy I'm sure you are right.. pretty convenient the footage was lost?? What a joke as if people are stupid enough to believe that just makes the guy look even dumber for trying to tell everybody that as if we didn't hear it coming

[@PoonDestroyer69]

@@69headwound Lost the footage or decided not to post it aside, this is clearly a Polaris failure and not driver error. You can see where he landed and there is absolutely no reason that should have caused a failure like this. There are tubed a arms on significantly cheaper units out there hitting the same spot with no issues. I wouldn’t have posted it either as there is no reason to give Polaris or their dealer ammo to deny your warranty claim. That jump is tiny and to see a $45,000 unit fail where sub $20,000 units are blowing through is a massive red flag.

[@69headwound]

@@PoonDestroyer69 Little late to the party but super cool story

[@mikegordon3436]

Isn't there a recall now? Thought I seen it somewhere

[@oshkosh850.]

definately ball joint failure first. shock broke after when control arm dug into ground

[@bryanstaten5585]

What is the single seat model called?

[@jasenhaynes8046]

The girl had fun, don’t take her time away cause you boys didn’t

[@____MC____]

The whole front end geometry seems to work against itself.

[@Khowell0947]

We will be seeing a lot more of this, cheap parts and a much heavier car is not a good recipe for sending it!

[@kellydavis4954]

Love the polaris belt rattle

[@eastcoastriders1267]

Hmm Sou and now you I smell a recall coming i think lol

[@erichobbs5149]

Polaris needs to do a mass recall on ball joints!!

[@quarantinedandgaming6085]

There’s no footage of the jump? That is totally sucks!!!

[@customsoundnlighting]

So this just happen to me. Just on a trail NOT JUMPING but my ball joint did not break. JUST THE SHOCK BROKE

[@PoonDestroyer69]

What did Polaris say?

[@customsoundnlighting]

@@PoonDestroyer69 they fixed it under warranty. I showed them a bunch of posts of people having the same problem.

[@estebanyee3784]

Presentía que ese tipo de amortiguadores frontales serian el punto débil de la suspensión. Error de diseño.

[@Joe-ds7dz]

Did Polaris not want to warranty it?

[@gokeylife1533]

Nates one hell of a good guy and manager up at classic! Helped me out when I needed some parts for my Polaris and helped out my buddy that happens to be his cousin. really looking forward to seeing all you guys at the dunes or the trails this season

[@TheGreekbull]

So you and Sous had the exact same break...sounds like there's an issue with the ball joint....

[@brettforbes7642]

Same corner as Sous from SXSblog as well, his breakage caused him far worse consequences!

[@allmotorhash]

Factory Pro R team that raced 2021 baja 1000 was breaking forks

[@davidl.532]

Are you guys trying to keep up with the other bloggers? Stuff is to expensive to repair but glad everyone is ok.

[@dirtdudes]

We actually broke it first lol. Happened in April

[@vaoff-roadlife9710]

That’s tough man. Did you hold off on this video so it couldn’t be held against your claim? That would’ve been my reason haha

[@brokesxs2547]

Crazy !!! The pro r is looking kind of weak. Please can am to ruin the 23 x3 !!

[@Travcity1]

That should have not broke even if you came down hard on that front left wheel. Glad you didn’t get hurt. Track looks awesome

[@arrow4jo]

Awesome footage 👍👍

[@toddscales7653]

Yo Brother, my name is Todd scales.. I honestly think it's a POLARIS FAILURE>> look at what happened to SXS BLOG> Same failure point plus multiple other riders same break same machine.. RECALL>>>>>>>!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Trooperx86]

Polaris has some work to do on their new front suspension.

[@richardstammers9637]

Jake needs tube chassis. No more broken plastic.

[@shawnmorrison9550]

What a wikid off load haha. Amazing

[@Joe-ds7dz]

They have a ball joint issue, can't handle the weight of the car

[@Illinoisarcheryandhunting]

Sounds like a Polaris flaw with your pro r and sxs blogs breaking very similar.

[@dirtdudes]

Very similar. Made me change my mind about it being the shock and more the ball joints that failed

[@Illinoisarcheryandhunting]

Yes hopefully they make it right and compensate everyone that bought one. I’m sure they will be redesigning the control arms to accept better ball joints. Their launch video was a complete lie because you and sxs blog have not done anything to the extreme of there ad. Yours and sxs blog videos have probably helped sell more Polaris rzr’s than their own advertising. Probably would not be a bad idea to try and reach out to there headquarters and speak with one of there engineers might speed up the recall process

[@Ab82903]

Wow for the cost of those that shouldn't have happened and should have been able to do that jump.

[@jimmydesperado2936]

Lauren.....freaking beast mode:)

[@Pofdmanaxe]

:0 gotta be a weak point I’ve already seen 3 people on my local Facebook page with pro r’s having a front end failure out at the dunes

[@jeffidubb]

So how much for the turbo s??

[@dirtdudes]

30k

[@terrymatthews6530]

Ball joints my be a weak point on the Pro R after watching yours and Nick Sous from SXS bloog (insert smiley face) seems there could be a problem with strength....

[@tonyowen3154]

Why not include the footage of the jump?

[@dirtdudes]

There isn’t any, Garrett turns away as I hit it

[@tonyowen3154]

@@dirtdudes That's too bad. I don't believe you did anything wrong. Ironic that you and SxSBlog had the same issue. I do believe that Polaris has an issue with the ball joints at a minimum. It would be nice to see the jump and landing for more data. I have a Pro R on order and hoping they figure out the problem before I get mine. I love your content. Keep up the good work.

[@Jizden_Mipanz]

There will be a recall soon I'm sure for some front end parts.

[@arnw7933]

Damn! Got me nervous. My pro r ships tomorrow

[@PoonDestroyer69]

How has it treated you? Mines on the way and I have a shiddy feeling.

[@arnw7933]

@@PoonDestroyer69 it's been awesome. No problems yet

[@PoonDestroyer69]

@@arnw7933 good to hear. Have you replaced the front upper and lower ball joints? Any suspension modifications? Limiting straps? Thanks for the reply.

[@arnw7933]

@gregoryhimschoot3355 still stock . And mostly dune . And yes I send it pretty hard. Coos bay utv takeover is next week so I might even due the jump competition

[@doncroley8839]

Where's the rest of the video of you jumping? That would be good to see. This is the same as Sous at SXS Blog.

[@dirtdudes]

Did you watch the whole thing? I literally explain it lol

[@dancrews5378]

The short chubby dude always wearing the tight T shirts looks like a goober posing with his neck brace on for attention as if people just wear them around for fun what a goof Other than that epic content

[@sedelmaierranch21]

Keep your head up definitely a ball joint failure. Keep up on videos

[@Indianahillclimber]

Did Bob's Cycle offer to speak on your behalf to polaris?

[@dirtdudes]

No, Classic Motor Sports did

[@Indianahillclimber]

@@dirtdudes I meant to say: Did you inquire about it through Bob's?

[@dirtdudes]

Idk what you mean? Lol I bought it at Bob’s and Classic fixed it

[@RocksNRuts4]

not your fault!! when u got it i wrote you about jumping it, i knew it was an issue. typical polaris, over priced under tested underbuilt! giant A arms are useless with tiny mounts n joints.