[AZ_Elk_Huntr]

A newbie here so bare with me folks.

I recently picked up an old XP 10 800 EFI that I’m testing the water with to see if a side by side is for me or not. I have dug around on some forums to see what parts I need to keep tabs on to keep the machine running good ect. I have worked on plenty snowmobiles so these rangers look very similar and easy to wrench on. One thing I can’t find a post on was speedometer replacement. This machine came with a cracked cluster in which looks like rain water could have shorted out the motherboard ? I’m wondering if I can buy a used cluster and use it or shall I go new ? Does the mileage get saved onto the speedometer cluster or on the ECU ?

I’m also looking into changing the wheels so they are all one size ?

 

[pyromedic]

I can't tell you about the instrument cluster.

Perhaps you are already aware of the information below, if so disregard, and no offense to your intellect. Some people new to Rangers are unaware to how the AWD works or the effect of tall tires.

Unless the model you have is different from other Rangers, when it comes to the wheels consider that the way the AWD on Polaris works the outside diameter of the tire matters as to when the front axle will engage because the system relies on slippage of the rear wheels before the front axle engages. Changing the ratio of the overall tire diameters between front and rear wheels will change when engagement occurs. This is the result of the Hilliard system being used to engage the front wheels. As long as the tire diameters are the same all around you shouldn't have a problem unless you go too diametrically large. Increasing tire diameter changes overall gear ratio providing a higher gear ratio. You can probably go an inch or two larger than stock but after that you may feel that power is affected.


Front Drive System (Differential)


The Hilliard Front Drive System is an electro-mechanically activated bidirectional overrunning clutch. When 12 volts of power are sent via the 4WD switch, the unit is activated to engage both front wheels instantaneously, whenever the rear wheels lose traction. The clutch also releases or overruns automatically the instant the rear wheels regain traction.
Because torque is transmitted to both front wheels, it is a “true” 4WD. The overrunning characteristics of this system allow for an on-demand 4WD engagement and steering ease. Typical applications for Hilliard’s front differential include, ATV’s UTV’s, side by sides and compact tractors.