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Rick's Picks: Boost Your UTV's Durability By Upgrading The Radius Rods

Upgrading your UTV with heavy-duty radius rods brings a multitude of benefits that enhance your off-roading experience significantly. These upgrades are designed to tackle the toughest terrains by offering increased durability, improved suspension performance, minimized maintenance, and customization options.

Heavy-duty radius rods, made from materials such as chromoly steel, are built to endure the impacts of rough terrain, providing a more reliable and long-lasting solution compared to stock counterparts. They play a critical role in the suspension system, enhancing overall stability, reducing body roll, and improving handling on challenging terrains. This leads to smoother rides and increased control, allowing you to navigate with ease and confidence.

The design of these rods also plays a pivotal role in preventing bending and flexing, maintaining structural integrity even under extreme conditions. This added strength prevents premature failure, ensuring your UTV performs at its best, regardless of the stresses and impacts it faces. For those seeking even more from their upgrades, high-clearance radius arms offer significant advantages, including more ground clearance and strength. The increased ground clearance ensures smoother rides over rocks and other obstacles, enhancing the off-road capability of your UTV without worrying about undercarriage damage. Additionally, these upgrades often come reinforced to be stronger than stock, making them less likely to break upon impact

  • 7075 Billet Aluminum Radius Rods: Known for their exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, these rods are ideal for those who demand high performance and durability under stress.
  • Machined and Anodized Rods: These combine aesthetic appeal with corrosion resistance, offering a stylish yet functional upgrade that stands up to harsh conditions.
  • High Clearance Radius Rods: Designed to increase ground clearance, these rods are perfect for navigating rocky terrains and obstacles, reducing the risk of undercarriage damage.


Some of Rick's favorites

Shock Therapy Radius Rods

Crafted from 7075 billet aluminum with a hexagonal design, Shock Therapy's radius rods are engineered for simplicity and strength. The intuitive left and right hand thread markings make adjustments straightforward, ensuring your ride is always dialed in perfectly. These rods are not only built to withstand severe abuse but are also one of the most affordable options on the market, offering incredible value without sacrificing quality.


LM UTV Radius Rods

LM UTV steps up the game with their beautifully machined and optionally anodized radius rods, made from 6061 aircraft-grade aluminum. The intricate tool paths not only add a "sexy" factor but significantly enhance the rods' strength. Their high clearance variants and the option to add a rear radius pull plate cater to those who seek both improved functionality and standout aesthetics. Manufactured in the USA, these rods come with a lifetime warranty, showcasing LM UTV's confidence in their durability and performance.


CA Tech USA Radius Rods

CA Tech USA offers Can Am X3 billet radius rods that impressed Rick with their cool contrast cut and machined tool paths. The ability to choose powder-coated finishes in OEM colors allows for customization to match your vehicle, making these rods a top choice for riders looking to personalize their UTV. The added option for a rear radius rod pull plate further enhances the vehicle's appearance and structural integrity, backed by a hassle-free lifetime warranty.

Zollinger Racing Products (ZRP) Radius Rods

Zollinger Racing Products (ZRP) offers a high clearance, heavy-duty radius rod set for the Polaris RZR XP 1000 and XP Turbo. These rods are engineered for maximum durability and performance, boasting 3.2 times the strength of stock rods and capable of handling over 31,500 lb of force. Not only are they designed for increased ground clearance, enhancing off-road capability, but they're also lighter than stock, contributing to better vehicle efficiency. The rods are made from high-grade 6061 T6 aluminum, ensuring both strength and aesthetic appeal with an anodized finish. They're a direct bolt-on replacement, making installation straightforward without the need for drilling or cutting.


DRT Motorsports Radius Rods

DRT Motorsports provides radius rods that emphasize both quality and affordability. Made from 6061-T6 aluminum and finished with a military specification anodized coating, these rods promise superior strength and a professional look. Whether you choose the straight hex bar or high clearance options, DRT Motorsports offers a great solution for those seeking reliable upgrades without overspending. Custom powder coating options allow for further personalization to match your UTV build.

Assault Industries Radius Rods

Assault Industries focuses on delivering high-quality, straightforward upgrades with their radius rods. Made from aircraft-grade aluminum, these rods offer high clearance lowers and are touted to be three times stronger than OEM parts. The easy installation process and the retention of OEM clearance make these rods a practical choice for those needing a quick and effective upgrade. The hard-anodized finish and laser engraving add a touch of professionalism and durability to your vehicle.

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