Door Tether Improvement

pyromedic · Feb 22, 2016

I've got a 2015 Ranger 570 FS with the Polaris Lock N Ride doors. The doors are equipped with a rubber tether to keep them from swinging too far backwards when they are opened, and it works well on flat ground when the Ranger is level. The problem is that I live on some steep ground and it seems I'm always stopping on a slope somewhere with the front end facing uphill. When I open the door if I let it go, which is a habit I've picked up from driving cars and trucks, the door swings all the way back and hits the bed stretching the rubber tether to the max. So far no damage has occurred to either the bed or doors, however I'd like to be proactive and prevent such an occurrence. Anyone else found this to be a problem and found a solution? I'm looking for ideas beyond what I already have in mind (I'm not mentioning what that might be to prevent my ideas from influencing someone else's free thought) and if someone has come up with a good solution there's no sense in reinventing the wheel.
Thanks!
Steve

Jmarco89 · Feb 22, 2016

A buddy of mine replaced his with a steel cable. Works pretty well and doesn't stretch over time.

POS POLARIS · Feb 22, 2016

Steve- I'll post you a pic tomorrow of the ones I use for my rangers. The factory stuff was designed by idiots.

pyromedic · Feb 22, 2016

Thanks, I look forward to the pic.

Nosticks · Feb 22, 2016

Tethers on doors? I have full Polaris enclosure and have no tethers. Dealer installed the enclosure. I have the same problem with the suicide doors, particularly when it's windy. It's easy for them to get away from you. I'll have to think about what would work without getting in the way every time I get in and out.

pyromedic · Feb 22, 2016

Your doors should have come equipped with a rubber tether similar in appearance to the rubber tie down bungees you see people use to tie down tarps and so forth. The are attached to the back of the cab and to the door at the top. Your dealer left them off, unless Polaris has cut expenses and no longer includes them.

Toxic-21 · Feb 22, 2016

The older door sets used webbing material, and I believe they were adjustable.
Although it probably hasn't hurt anything, the constant pulling of the door seal by the limiting strap, will eventually take its toll on the door seal.
I would design something that did not contact the seal, but this will also decrease how far you can open the door.

Nosticks · Feb 22, 2016

Thanks, I figured from your posts that I should have tethers. Live and learn. My guess is they left them off. I don't think they deal with door here very much as evidenced by the poor fit on their install. I'm still adjusting the fit.

POS POLARIS · Feb 24, 2016

Sorry pics took so long- I realize you said you have lock and ride doors, mine are pro steel on an 800- Maybe it gives you ideas? It's simple, not that fashionable, but works well, even in the wind.

Nosticks · Feb 24, 2016

Yep, it gave me ideas. I fit a round adjustable type bungee chord around the door handle and the seat rail. It slides out of the way when you close the door. Doesn't interfere with door seals or seat belts.

Door Tether Improvement

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