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Polaris Sportsman 400 Lift Kit  

Installation Instructions  

 

Read Before Installation 
This product is designed for use on ATVs and/or RUVs to increase ground clearance and fender 
clearance.  It is designed for utility type, slow-speed use on relatively flat terrain in deep mud or 
snow. Although we have many thousands of satisfied lift kit customers and over 1,800 franchised 
dealers selling and installing lift kits, purchasers should be aware that use of this product may 
increase the frequency of required maintenance, part wear, and will raise the center of gravity on 
your ATV and/or RUV, increasing risk of roll-over, injury and death on all types of terrain.  It is 
your responsibility to always inform other operators and passengers of this vehicle about the 
added risks. 
 
We recommend that wider tires and/or wheel spacers be used to achieve a wider stance and to 
improve stability of the ATV and/or RUV.  Riders should be advised that the handling 
characteristics of a taller ATV and/or RUV are different and require extra care when riding, 
particularly on side hills or off-camber situations.  If you further raise the center of gravity by 
adding taller tires, heavy loads to racks or seats, or by any other means, the ATV and/or RUV 
must be operated with even more care, at slower speeds and on relatively flat ground.  All turns 
should be done at a slow speed, even on level ground. 
 
Operation of an ATV and/or RUV with or without a lift kit, while or shortly after consuming 
alcohol or drugs, subjects the rider to the risk of serious bodily harm or possible death.  This risk 
is compounded if the rider does not wear an approved helmet and other safety gear.  High Lifter 
urges that all approved safety gear be worn when riding an ATV and/or RUV as a driver or 
passenger. 
 
If this product is not what you expected, or is not consistent with your intended use, you should 
return the product immediately to the seller, before installation, for a refund of the purchase 
price; less any fees.  After installation, product is warranted for 90 days for defects in 
workmanship and materials.  Warranty is limited to refund of the purchase price or replacement 
of the kit, at the seller’s option. 
 
Dealers and other Installers 
You are responsible for informing your customer and end user of the information contained above 
and the increased potential hazards of operating an ATV and/or RUV equipped with a lift kit.  If 
you install the lift kit, it is your responsibility to also install the warning label prominently in view 
of the driver and in prominent view of the driver and passenger on RUVs and multi-passenger 
ATVs.  They should also be instructed to notify anyone operating the vehicle, as well as any 
passengers, that a lift kit is installed. 
 
As discussed above, it is critically important that they be instructed in the need for slower speed 
operation, regardless of terrain, after this lift kit is installed. 

Summary of Contents for Sportsman 400 Lift

Page 1: ...at a slow speed even on level ground Operation of an ATV and or RUV with or without a lift kit while or shortly after consuming alcohol or drugs subjects the rider to the risk of serious bodily harm or possible death This risk is compounded if the rider does not wear an approved helmet and other safety gear High Lifter urges that all approved safety gear be worn when riding an ATV and or RUV as a ...

Page 2: ...2 Parts Diagram ...

Page 3: ... securely supported so that A arms and struts are at full extension 2 Remove front wheels 3 Disconnect the strut from the knuckle assembly 4 Connect the front lift brackets to the strut mount using the medium spacer 3 8 x 2 bolts and 3 8 lock nut 5 Using a pencil mark the new hole that will be needed to completely connect the brackets to the knuckle ...

Page 4: ... a 3 8 x 2 bolt and 3 8 lock nut 8 Connect the bottom of the lift brackets to the knuckle using the two small spacers and 3 8 x 2 bolt and 3 8 lock nut Place the small spacers between the knuckle assembly and the lift bracket 9 Repeat the steps for the opposite side 10 Place wheels back on ATV and torque all lugs to factory specifications ...

Page 5: ... shock and sway bar arm from the control arm of the ATV 4 Place the large space between the shock mount tabs on the control arm 5 Now connect the rear lift brackets to the shock mount on the control arm by using a 3 8 x 3 bolt and 3 8 lock nut Connect the brackets according to photo display 6 Connect the bottom of the shock to the brackets Also place the large support bracket between the shock and...

Page 6: ...6 7 Fasten the sway bar arm brackets and shock together using the 3 8 x 4 bolt and 3 8 lock nut 8 Using two small support brackets connect the large support bracket to the control arm ...

Page 7: ...7 9 Use the x 2 bolts and lock nuts to fasten the brackets to the control arm 10 Repeat steps for the opposite side 11 Place wheels back on ATV and tighten all lugs to factory specifications ...

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