Thunderhawk RZR 900 Voltage Regulator Guard
Item# thu-PH5252-PH5253
Description
Look under your RZR, just below the driver seat, and you’ll see the RZR’s main electrical system. The voltage regulator, main fuse block & vehicle wiring harness are all hanging down, exposed, under the RZR. This may be convenient for Polaris when they build the RZR, but it is far from optimum for riding off road where water, mud, rocks and sticks frequently bounce off the bottom of the machine. Not only are all of these fragile electrical parts exposed to the trail underneath the vehicle, they are also exposed to the left rear tire which throws large amounts of mud and rocks forward while accelerating, and also blasts these parts with mud and rocks when spinning in reverse.
Thunderhawk Performance invented the RZR fuel tank guard in 2007 to protect the RZR gas tank, which is similarly exposed under the passenger seat of the RZR. This new Voltage Regulator Guard is constructed of the same strong 1/8” aircraft aluminum as our fuel tank guards, and is mounted in a similar fashion so that it will stand-up to all of the hard trail-use that you may encounter, just as you have come to expect from Thunderhawk Performance products.
Voltage regulator failures are actually somewhat common on the RZR, primarily due to the build-up of mud on the regulator. When the rear tire deposits mud onto the regulator, the mud does not allow the finned aluminum regulator body to dissipate heat as it was designed, which leads to overheating and failure of the regulator. Some people have also experienced electrical problems due to corrosion in the fuse block and wiring harnesses, which can happen rather quickly when a coating of mud holds moisture on these parts and they cannot dry-out as intended. Another potential problem is that a stick kicked-up under the RZR can also damage the wiring harness that is hanging down from the fuse block under the vehicle.
Thunderhawk Performance designed this Voltage Regulator Guard to provide maximum strength, protection from mud & debris and also to incorporate airflow vents for voltage regulator cooling. Thunderhawk's one-piece design, 1/8” thick aircraft-grade aluminum construction, and mounting bolts that are not exposed to trail contact provides the strength and protection necessary even when this guard is sliding over an obstacle on the trail. The aircraft-grade skid plate material we use is 50% stronger than the softer ornamental grades of aluminum (such as 3000-series diamond plate) that are frequently used for automotive accessories. The rear (vertical) section of the Thunderhawk Regulator Guard provides protection from mud, rocks, and debris thrown by the rear tire. This rear section is designed to eliminate openings at the top that can actually "scoop" rocks and debris thrown by the tire, while side vents allow warm air to escape. The bottom (horizontal) section is vented to allow airflow into the regulator while protecting the electrical components from rocks, sticks, and heavy mud to which they would otherwise be exposed.
The Thunderhawk Performance RZR Voltage Regulator Guard installs easily in about 15 minutes. This part is available in bare aluminum or with an optional black powder coat finish (adds $10.00). This is a complete kit including the regulator guard, all necessary hardware, and illustrated instructions. Fits all 2015 & newer Polaris RZR 900 models and the 2016 RZR-S 1000, whether equipped with stock or most aftermarket skid plates (not recommended for installation with Tusk brand skid plate). Made in USA.
Full-coverage guard covers and protects the fuse block, wiring harnesses and rear-mount voltage regulator from all angles
Superior option to regulator relocation kits for 2015-2016 RZR's, which still leave the main wiring harness and fuse block exposed
Great addition for 2017 - 2020 RZR's that are built with the wiring harness and fuse block exposed
Bottom skid surface mounts to frame to protect wiring harnesses and regulator from sticks & rocks on trail
Full-size rear deflector stops water, mud & debris thrown from rear tire
Eliminates voltage regulator failure from over-heating caused when mud accumulates on the regulator and
protects the regulator from water intrusion caused by direct water spray from the trail or rear tire (2015-2016 models)
Vented design allows airflow for electrical component cooling
Covers fuse block & wiring harnesses to reduce electrical problems from corrosion
One-piece design and aircraft-aluminum construction for superior strength
Mounting bolts positioned to eliminate trail contact & damage
Two kits available to fit all 2015 - 2020 RZR 900's and RZR-S 1000 (not XP 1000)
Complete bolt-on kit installs easily in about 15 minutes
Available in bare aluminum or powder-coated black
Made in USA
PH5252 fits:2015 - 2016 RZR 900 Trail
2015 - 2016 RZR 900 XC
2015 - 2016 RZR-S 900
2015 - 2016 RZR-4 900
2016 RZR-S 1000
PH5253 fits:2017 - 2020 RZR 900 Trail
2017 RZR 900 XC
2017 - 2020 RZR-S 900
2017 - 2018 RZR-S4 900
2017 - 2020 RZR-S 1000
2019 - 2020 RZR-S4 1000 (60" wide model)
Any 2015 - 2016 models using an aftermarket regulator relocation kit
Usually ships in 3-4 business days
Thunderhawk Performance invented the RZR fuel tank guard in 2007 to protect the RZR gas tank, which is similarly exposed under the passenger seat of the RZR. This new Voltage Regulator Guard is constructed of the same strong 1/8” aircraft aluminum as our fuel tank guards, and is mounted in a similar fashion so that it will stand-up to all of the hard trail-use that you may encounter, just as you have come to expect from Thunderhawk Performance products.
Voltage regulator failures are actually somewhat common on the RZR, primarily due to the build-up of mud on the regulator. When the rear tire deposits mud onto the regulator, the mud does not allow the finned aluminum regulator body to dissipate heat as it was designed, which leads to overheating and failure of the regulator. Some people have also experienced electrical problems due to corrosion in the fuse block and wiring harnesses, which can happen rather quickly when a coating of mud holds moisture on these parts and they cannot dry-out as intended. Another potential problem is that a stick kicked-up under the RZR can also damage the wiring harness that is hanging down from the fuse block under the vehicle.
Thunderhawk Performance designed this Voltage Regulator Guard to provide maximum strength, protection from mud & debris and also to incorporate airflow vents for voltage regulator cooling. Thunderhawk's one-piece design, 1/8” thick aircraft-grade aluminum construction, and mounting bolts that are not exposed to trail contact provides the strength and protection necessary even when this guard is sliding over an obstacle on the trail. The aircraft-grade skid plate material we use is 50% stronger than the softer ornamental grades of aluminum (such as 3000-series diamond plate) that are frequently used for automotive accessories. The rear (vertical) section of the Thunderhawk Regulator Guard provides protection from mud, rocks, and debris thrown by the rear tire. This rear section is designed to eliminate openings at the top that can actually "scoop" rocks and debris thrown by the tire, while side vents allow warm air to escape. The bottom (horizontal) section is vented to allow airflow into the regulator while protecting the electrical components from rocks, sticks, and heavy mud to which they would otherwise be exposed.
The Thunderhawk Performance RZR Voltage Regulator Guard installs easily in about 15 minutes. This part is available in bare aluminum or with an optional black powder coat finish (adds $10.00). This is a complete kit including the regulator guard, all necessary hardware, and illustrated instructions. Fits all 2015 & newer Polaris RZR 900 models and the 2016 RZR-S 1000, whether equipped with stock or most aftermarket skid plates (not recommended for installation with Tusk brand skid plate). Made in USA.
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