R1 Industries Off Road Blog & Newsletter

  • Front bumpers for Polaris RZR Pro R

    RZR Pro R Front Bumper: Which Style Wins in 2026

    A RZR Pro R front bumper is a bolt-on steel or aluminum guard mounted to the front frame rails of Polaris's turbocharged RZR Pro R, built to keep the radiator,...

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  • Front bumpers for Can-Am Maverick X3

    Maverick X3 Front Bumper: Best Picks for 2026

    A Maverick X3 front bumper in 2026 is a tube steel, aluminum, or hybrid winch-ready replacement for the factory plastic fascia, built to protect the radiator, headlights, and frame rails...

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  • A-arm guards for Can-Am Maverick X3

    Maverick X3 A-Arm Guards: 2026 Buying Guide & Verdict

    Maverick X3 A-arm guards are bolt-on steel or aluminum plates that shield the lower control arms and ball joints on Can-Am's turbo platform from rock strikes, stump hits, and dune...

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  • Front bumpers for Kawasaki KRX trail builds

    KRX Front Bumper: Best Picks for Trail Builds in 2026

    A Kawasaki KRX front bumper for trail builds is a bolt-on or weld-on guard that replaces or reinforces the factory front clip to protect the radiator, headlights, and frame rails...

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  • Rock sliders for Can-Am Maverick X3

    Maverick X3 Rock Sliders: Best Setup for 2026 Trails

    Maverick X3 rock sliders bolt along the rocker panel to protect the lower frame rail, floorboard, and cage base from rock strikes, ruts, and tip-overs on technical trail. The Can-Am...

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  • Rock sliders for Polaris RZR trail protection

    RZR Rock Sliders 2026: Trail Protection Buying Guide

    Polaris RZR rock sliders are welded tube or plate guards that bolt under the rocker panels to stop rock strikes, curb hits, and trail ledges from crushing the frame rail....

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  • How to match bolt patterns when buying UTV wheels

    4/137 Bolt Pattern Wheels: UTV Fitment Guide (2026)

    4/137 bolt pattern wheels fit the factory hub on most Polaris RZR trims and several Can-Am Maverick Trail and Sport models — four lug holes spaced evenly across a 137mm...

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  • Rock sliders for Kawasaki KRX

    KRX Rock Sliders 2026: What to Buy and Why

    Kawasaki KRX rock sliders bolt beneath the KRX 1000's rocker panels to stop rock strikes, curb scrapes, and rollover impacts from reaching the frame rail and door sill, and the...

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  • How to choose racing fuel for your UTV engine

    Methanol Fuel for UTVs: Best Choice in 2026?

    Methanol is the top pick for a built, high-compression UTV race engine, not for a stock or mildly bolted-on machine — it burns cooler than gasoline but demands a fuel...

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  • Best windshields for Polaris Ranger visibility and protection

    Best Polaris Ranger Windshield 2026: Full Glass Wins

    Best overall: Full Tempered Glass Windshield for maximum visibility and durability on a Polaris Ranger. Best for airflow and dust control: Flip-Up Vented Poly Windshield. Best budget option: Standard Half...

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  • Best doors for the Can-Am Defender: hard, soft and half-door options

    Best Can-Am Defender Doors 2026: Hard vs Half vs Soft

    Choosing between hard doors, half doors, and soft doors for your Can-Am Defender comes down to one question: what do you actually do with the rig? Daily commuters need weather...

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