About this product
Front & Rear A-Arm / CV Boot Guards for Polaris Sportsman 450 (2016–2026)
These guards bolt right onto your Sportsman 450 to shield your A-arms and CV boots from rocks, stumps, mud, and all the nasty stuff you hit on the trail. They're made from 3/16" 5052-H32 aluminum and built to take a beating. For 2021–2026 models, you can also get them with a UHMW plastic layer on top for extra scratch and wear protection. Everything ships with all the bolts and hardware you need.
What You Get
- Front and rear A-arm / CV boot guards (straight A-arms only — won't fit arched arms)
- All mounting bolts and hardware included
The Build
The guards are cut and formed from solid 3/16" aluminum to fit like factory parts. They're designed to handle impacts and keep rocks and logs off your A-arms without weighing you down. For 2021 and newer, Ricochet offers an aluminum version with a UHMW overlay bonded on top — that plastic layer takes the scrapes and dings so your aluminum doesn't have to.
Finish Options
Want black powder coat instead? Add $50 to your order and plan on an extra 1–2 weeks for it to ship out while they cure the finish.
Installation Note
Use blue Loctite on the bolts instead of anti-seize — it'll keep everything locked in place better and your hardware won't loosen up.
Which Year & Style
- 2016–2020 Sportsman 450: SKU 748A
- 2021–2026 Sportsman 450 (aluminum): SKU 987A
- 2021–2026 Sportsman 450 (aluminum with UHMW): SKU 987A-P
SkipsSkidPlates is an authorized Ricochet dealer offering free shipping to the lower 48 states, same or next day shipping on in-stock orders, and a price match guarantee.
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