My driveline shaft was out of balance. Caused worn slip joint and bad u-joints. It vibrated when in 4x4. I replaced with a Sandcraft Driveline and so far it is awesome. Smoother than when it was brand new.

 

2018 xp 1000 when in 2wd it's fine as can be the minute you hit the 4wd it starts vibrating an growling to beat the band, had the front differential rebuilt almost 500 bucks to find out it does the same thing on flat clear ground, we've pulled the CV boots apart everything there looks an feels ok front U joint appears to be good,
Any help or ideas is greatly appreciated!!!

My 2018 xp turbo is doing the same thing. Smooth in 2wd and kind of groans and vibrates in 4wd. Only seems to really do it at lower speeds and while turning. I have read where some say its normal due to front diff being rigid mounted to the frame. Others say its not so I’m confused. This is the only rzr i have ever been in so might be normal. I have no clue but defiantly trying to figure this out. Hubert Rowland on YouTube told me its normal to have a 4wd roar and slight vibration. Lol.

 

Ryan Mine never did it before it just all of a sudden developed it an our 2016 xp 1000 doesn't do it nor does my brothers 2019 xp 1000 all with around the same miles wear an tear on them !!

 

Guys, I fought this and pulled my hair out. I feel for you! I am sure it could be a number of things, but I have run across this vibration a couple of times.

Turned out for me, my drive shaft was slightly out of balance from the factory. 75 hours later, it ended up wearing the spline connection out and ruining a couple ujoints. I continued to pull my hair out with the best way to fix the pile of junk until I just broke down and ordered the complete upgraded driveline from Sandcraft. It came with carrier bearing, front and rear shaft. This RZR is smoother than it ever dreamed of being. I am a firm believer that you can't go wrong upgrading that driveline. Yes you can "rip it" but, it also saves wear and tear on front diff and transmission output shaft. I think it is pathetic that Polaris can't put a high quality driveline in these things from the factory.

Another RZR I know actually bent/tweaked his shaft while riding. It was not bad, but it developed a vibration from then on. Same fix.

I have also heard great things about the SATV drivelines, but also a couple bad reviews with balance from the factory. I was sold on the other one because I talked to the owner and it is made in the USA. He said ujoints can be replaced, and if the spline ever got loose he would fix it no problem.

 

Guys, I fought this and pulled my hair out. I feel for you! I am sure it could be a number of things, but I have run across this vibration a couple of times.

Turned out for me, my drive shaft was slightly out of balance from the factory. 75 hours later, it ended up wearing the spline connection out and ruining a couple ujoints. I continued to pull my hair out with the best way to fix the pile of junk until I just broke down and ordered the complete upgraded driveline from Sandcraft. It came with carrier bearing, front and rear shaft. This RZR is smoother than it ever dreamed of being. I am a firm believer that you can't go wrong upgrading that driveline. Yes you can "rip it" but, it also saves wear and tear on front diff and transmission output shaft. I think it is pathetic that Polaris can't put a high quality driveline in these things from the factory.

Another RZR I know actually bent/tweaked his shaft while riding. It was not bad, but it developed a vibration from then on. Same fix.

I have also heard great things about the SATV drivelines, but also a couple bad reviews with balance from the factory. I was sold on the other one because I talked to the owner and it is made in the USA. He said ujoints can be replaced, and if the spline ever got loose he would fix it no problem.

Thanks a bunch for the input! I think that’s where I will defiantly begin. It’s very annoying. Did you notice vibration in 2wd? I have zero in 2wd.

 

I second the Sandcraft driveline and carrier bearing. I just installed mine about 2 weeks ago and it has absolutely no vibration.
I thought I would feel more vibration from the solid carrier ...but none at all. The roll pin isn't bad , but the drive line scatter shield a PITA

 

Great news. I know we were both commenting on it in another thread. I am sure pleased with mine. You sure are right on the scatter shield. I watched the Sandcraft installation video about 10 times and still fought with that thing.