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Author: Brian ‘woody’ Swearingen

  • All Terrain Research “Chassis Ribs”

    DSC_1387 (Small)Another major recommended addition for a stock or LE model RZR are “Chassis Ribs” from All Terrain Research.  Like the previously installed “Chassis Bones,” these help prevent the RZR chassis from bending during jumping/landing by tying the rear suspension mounts together.

    (Yes, you will jump your RZR…and yes, it is fun…don’t kid yourself!)

    The install is simple and easy, and should take less than :30 minutes.  Tools required are a 15mm combination wrench, a 15mm socket and short extension, a floor jack to take the weight off the suspension, a hammer, a tapered drift and a pry bar….and that’s it.  Short but sweet.  I barely even got dirty. (barely, since walking into my shop usually requires a change of clothes, even if I don’t touch a thing) (more…)

  • All Terrain Research “Chassis Bones” install on the RockCrawler RZR

    ATR Chassis BonesFirst on the project list were the items that would help keep the OEM parts from disintegrating after it’s first trip out. Did some online research and one of the companies that jumped out was All Terrain Research out of Tyler TX. The owner, Jeremy Bratcher, is an offroad enthusiast with a variety of addictions, the latest being UTV’s. The company has come out with some great products that are “must have” items when building a RZR. (more…)

  • 2009 Polaris RockCrawler RZR

    A new 2009 Polaris Ranger/RZR LE in Nuclear Orange has been added to the stable of RockCrawler.com rides…stay tuned in the coming months as this rig gets built into a capable trail machine!