I have about 1,000 miles on my Pro R4---no problems at all. It is definitely the most fun of any side by side I have owned, driven or ridden in. Pull the trigger, you won't regret it.

 

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Honestly the Polaris parts fiche is the worst one to use. All models and years full of listing errors

 

New part number.

Larger bolts holding the ring gear to the carrier.

Larger ring and pinion gear set.

Improved casting process and thickness in the case for for improved rigidity and strength.

Some of the above information can be easily found by simply looking at the parts diagram. The last sentence regarding the main case was a statement from Polaris when I grenaded my 2nd front diff. Polaris knows they had issues with the 22 front diffs. If you know who to talk to they were seeking a solution most of 2022.

If you don’t believe me simply talk to places like Weddle and they will tell you about all the shortcomings of the 2022 front diff. So please don’t just take my word for it.

Also the 2023 front diff is completely backwards compatible so you can put it in your 2022. I have been runner one in my machine for a few months now and it’s definitely stronger. I’ve had zero issues with it and it’s much quieter then the 2022 design.


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New part number.

Larger bolts holding the ring gear to the carrier.

Larger ring and pinion gear set.

Improved casting process and thickness in the case for for improved rigidity and strength.

Some of the above information can be easily found by simply looking at the parts diagram. The last sentence regarding the main case was a statement from Polaris when I grenaded my 2nd front diff. Polaris knows they had issues with the 22 front diffs. If you know who to talk to they were seeking a solution most of 2022.

If you don’t believe me simply talk to places like Weddle and they will tell you about all the shortcomings of the 2022 front diff. So please don’t just take my word for it.

Also the 2023 front diff is completely backwards compatible so you can put it in your 2022. I have been runner one in my machine for a few months now and it’s definitely stronger. I’ve had zero issues with it and it’s much quieter then the 2022 design.


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SO i just went through and looked at the part numbers for the front diff on my 2022 sport Pro R and compared them to the 2023 Premium Pro R and the only updated parts are the actual entire diff part number, the side case bolts and the solenoid. All other part numbers are the same including bearings and gear sets/pinion numbers ....no reference to this part replaces this part and no new numbers for them.

So it looks like the big upgrade is slightly longer or stronger cover bolts to me. Probably why all the parts are still interchangable.....

Larger ring/pinion sets will most likely not be interchangable...

I believe that solenoid is exterior

They did not have 2024 Pro R parts available for view on their website yet.

oh yeah....there is a zip tie that is a new part number also....

 

None that i have heard of. The only thing Polaris changed from early 22' models is to increase the stud size on the lower ball joints.

 

Another common issue with the 2022 front diff was the bolts that hold the ring gear to the carrier come loose and prevent the locking mechanism from functioning. That’s why they went to the larger ring gear bolts.

The larger gears, and improved case rigidity was to hopefully alleviate the broken gears. No one could give me a straight answer whether it was an actual gear issue, or case deflection causing the broken gear teeth. So basically Polaris threw everything they could at it to try and solve it without redesigning the whole assembly so it would fit existing chassis design.


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Polaris website....and I looked them up correctly....look on the polaris website yourself

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I have 2022 - only about 500 miles - no issues to date that were not self inflicted! LOL

 

Love my "23 pro R 4 Ultimate. I generally change every weak link I can find before too ong but so far no issues. I did replace the front shock forks and cups with Spring Therapy due to seeing too many videos online of broken ones.

 

Most capable toughest, side-by-side owned. If you’re going to buy a side-by-side, it’s definitely a top contender.

 

Talk to my dealer’s mechanic and he said they haven’t had to work on any mechanical issues yet.

 

Its solid. Best machine on the market right now. I haven't seen any issues that weren't caused by the driver.

 

Get a 2023.

They have better lower ball joints and a much improved front differential. The 2022s front diff is weak.


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Get a 2023.

They have better lower ball joints and a much improved front differential. The 2022s front diff is weak.


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please back up the differential statement and tell up why and what was changed. This is the first i have ever heard anything about the front diff having a shortfall.

 

thanks for the info.

 

Selected wrong screen shot.

 

2022 ring gear.

2023 ring gear.

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2022 pinion.

2023 pinion.

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I would expect Polaris to refine components year to year in order to improve the machine. Backward compatibility is also a plus. Good on them.

 

I can keep posting info from Polaris all day long too.....if you want to call me a liar or incompetent....fine....pound sand!

 

Best of luck to you sir.


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Thanks all for the feedback and info. Front diff issues noted on 2022's.

 

Just over 500 miles on my 23 now. The only issue I have so far is every damn time I fuel up it throws a code and the fuel gauge goes away. Drive it around for a couple minutes and everything is fine.

 

Just purchased a new 2023 Pro R. 25 miles and 4 hours on the RZR taking it easy on very moderate trails and out of the blue the engine dropped a valve and the engine is trashed. Polaris sending local dealer a new replacement engine. Not a happy Polaris Pro R customer at the moment.....hopefully this is an anomaly.