High Lifter Products introduced its Max Clearance Front Forward Upper and Lower Control Arms for the original Polaris RZR XP 900 and four-seat RZR XP 4 900. The bolt-on suspension kit moves the front hubs forward 1.5 inches, creating additional tire clearance without lifting the vehicle or raising its center of gravity.
When the RZR XP 900 arrived for 2011, its 88-horsepower ProStar engine, 64-inch stance and trailing-arm rear suspension helped establish the basic formula for the modern high-performance sport UTV. Owners quickly began fitting larger tires for mud, rocks and deeply rutted trails, increasing demand for suspension components that provided more clearance.
High Lifter developed these forward-offset control arms to help accommodate tires up to 32 inches tall while retaining the factory driveline geometry. Actual tire clearance can vary with wheel offset, tire construction, suspension settings and other modifications.
More Tire Clearance Without a Suspension Lift
The Max Clearance control arms relocate the front hubs 1.5 inches forward. Moving the wheel forward increases clearance between the tire and the rear portion of the wheel well, where oversized tires commonly rub during steering and suspension compression.
Because the kit does not rely on additional ride height to create that space, it avoids increasing the RZR’s center of gravity. High Lifter also designed the arms to work with its two-inch lift kits for owners who wanted both forward clearance and additional chassis height.
Arched Lower Control Arms
High Lifter formed the lower control arms with two strategic arches designed to follow the axle angle. This provides additional clearance beneath the suspension arms and helps protect the axles when crossing rocks, roots and deep ruts.
The upper and lower arms were constructed from heavy-duty 1 1/16-inch steel tubing and offered in Polaris-inspired red, orange, white and black powder-coated finishes. A precision-cut High Lifter logo was incorporated into the upper-arm bracing.
Bolt-On Installation
The control arms were manufactured as direct bolt-on replacements for the factory components. Installation reused the original suspension bushings and factory ball joints, although those wear components should be inspected before being transferred to the new arms.
An alignment should be performed after installation. Owners should also cycle the steering and suspension through their complete ranges of motion to confirm that the tires do not contact the bodywork, brake lines, shocks or other components.
Original Vehicle Fitment
- 2011–2013 Polaris RZR XP 900 two-seat models
- 2012–2013 Polaris RZR XP 4 900 four-seat models
This is a legacy application for the original XP 900 platform. Confirm the exact model, year and current part availability with High Lifter Products before ordering, especially if the vehicle already has aftermarket axles, wheels, shocks or a lift kit.
The RZR XP 900’s Aftermarket Legacy
Forward control arms, arched suspension components and oversized tires became common upgrades during the XP 900 era. That development illustrates how quickly the aftermarket responded to the platform and helped expand what owners expected from a production sport side-by-side.
Learn more about the vehicle in our Polaris RZR XP 900 long-term review, or follow its place in the broader evolution of the platform in our complete history of the Polaris RZR.
High Lifter’s work on components such as control arms, lift kits, axles and mud-specific accessories eventually developed into a factory relationship with Polaris. That story is covered in our Polaris High Lifter Edition history.
