HCR Racing’s long travel suspension kit remains available for the Polaris General 1000. Introduced in 2016, the kit gives the General a wider stance, a longer wheelbase and more clearance beneath the front A-arms. HCR’s current product listing also makes it worth revisiting the original announcement: some components described at launch are no longer listed as standard parts of the kit.
What does the HCR General long travel kit change?
The kit adds five inches of width per side, bringing the General to approximately 72 inches wide at the wheels. HCR also specifies a two-inch wheelbase increase and 1.25 inches of additional clearance beneath the high-clearance A-arms. The wider track is intended to improve stability, while the arm shape provides more room over obstacles.
HCR’s current kit, part number GEN-05400, lists four front A-arms, four rear control arms, shock brackets, mounting hardware and Assault Industries barrel-style tie rods. Buyers can select axle bars for reuse of their CV joints or choose a configuration with SuperATV Rhino 2.0 axles. Check the selected options before ordering, particularly the axles and ball joints.
Fitment and shock considerations
HCR lists the current kit for the 2019-and-newer Polaris General and General 4 and states that it does not fit General XP models. Confirm the exact model and year with HCR before ordering. Because a long travel conversion changes suspension geometry, buyers should also confirm the shock setup required for their build; shocks are not listed among the included components on HCR’s current product page.
How the current kit differs from the 2016 announcement
When this kit launched, HCR described a package with custom-valved King 2.5 shocks, RCV axles and more than 17 inches of travel at all four corners. Those details document the original configuration, but they should not be assumed to describe every kit sold today. HCR’s present listing offers axle choices and lists the suspension components separately from any shock package. Ask HCR to confirm the complete parts list, shock requirements and expected travel for your specific vehicle.
For current configurations and ordering details, see the HCR Racing Polaris General 1000 long travel kit. You can also see the suspension on a General used for rock crawling in our 2016 SxS Adventure Rally recap.
