Bumper By Polaris

Polaris UTV/ATV OEM Shock Absorber Bumper - Available at buywitchdoctors.com

Product Specifications: Genuine OEM Polaris Bumper, Part # 1500902.

Pushing your vehicle through deep ruts, high-speed washboards, and technical trail jumps demands a lot from your suspension components. When your shocks compress rapidly under load, they reach a terminal point where the mechanical metal parts threaten to slam together violently. Without an active dampening buffer on the shaft, these sudden metal-on-metal impacts can bend shock rods, shatter internal valving, and crack expensive aluminum body housings.

Installing an authentic Polaris UTV/ATV OEM Shock Absorber Bumper provides the final line of defense for your high-performance suspension system. Engineered to precise factory tolerances, this specialized microcellular poly elastomeric bump stop acts as a highly effective progressive spring. It absorbs extreme kinetic energy at full compression, preventing harsh chassis metal-on-metal bottoming out while protecting your dampening assembly from catastrophic structural damage.

Premium Materials, Progressive Geometry, and Suspension Benefits

• Microcellular Polyurethane Elastomer: Advanced compound engineered to compress predictably under thousands of pounds of pressure without tearing, flat-spotting, or permanently deforming.
• Progressive Rate Kinetic Energy Absorption: The conical or tiered geometry increases resistance smoothly as compression depth advances, softening the blow during hard landings.
• Extreme Environmental Resistance: Specially formulated to resist breakdown from oil, grease, UV exposure, sub-zero winter temperatures, and corrosive mud or trail salt accumulation.
• Perfect Shaft Diameter Clearance: Molded to match original equipment shaft dimensions exactly, ensuring a tight fit that stays securely in position without drifting or chafing the rod.

Real-World Suspension Abuse and Maintenance Use Cases

Shock shaft bump stops live in a harsh environment, continuously bombarded by flying gravel, water crossings, mud spray, and extreme heat cycles. Over seasons of aggressive riding, these foam or rubber cushions dry out, become brittle, rot away, or crumble under the impact of severe bottom-out forces. If you see chunks missing from your shaft stop, or notice it sliding loosely down the rod, your suspension is unprotected.

Replacing this buffer pad is an absolute necessity during routine shock rebuilds, spring changes, or after pushing your rig through a severe collision or landing impact. Choosing original factory parts ensures that your shock travel measurements and coil spring clearances remain perfectly aligned with your machine's original handling dynamics, preventing unvetted aftermarket materials from altering your ride quality or binding under maximum load.

Comprehensive Polaris Vehicle Fitment (2015-Current)

This factory-certified suspension protection bumper provides an exact direct-fit installation across an extensive selection of modern Polaris off-road lineups, including:

• Polaris RZR Series: 900, XP 1000, Turbo, Pro XP, Pro R, and RS1.
• Polaris Ranger Series: 500, 570, XP 900, XP 1000, and Crew.
• Polaris General Series: 1000 and XP 1000.
• Polaris Sportsman ATV Series: 450, 570, 850, and XP 1000.
• Polaris ACE Series: 500, 570, and 900.
• Polaris Xpedition Series: XP, ADV.

⚠️ IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Always check your owner’s manual or the fitment tab on witchdoctors.com to make sure this part fits your specific year, make, and model before ordering.

Other Popular Shock Absorber Bumper Parts and Accessories

• Replacement Coil over Spring Retainers and Slider Rings
• Shock Absorber Rebuild Kits
• Shock Fluid - Premium High-Viscosity Anti-Foaming
• Nitrogen Charging Port Valve Assemblies and Caps
• A-Arm Bushing Kit
• Suspension Springs (Standard and Heavy Load Rates)
• Shock Bearing Kits and Retaining Snap Rings

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Do I need to disassemble my entire shock absorber to install this new bumper?
Yes, in most configurations, the shock absorber must be safely unbolted from the chassis, the coil spring must be compressed and removed, and the lower shaft eyelet or clevis must be unthreaded from the rod. This allows the new solid bumper ring to slide cleanly onto the shaft without tearing or compromising the inner sealing ring.

Can I use a split aftermarket bump stop instead of this solid OEM unit?
While split style aftermarket bump stops exist for quick temporary fixes, they lack the structural integrity of a genuine solid factory ring. Under the immense pressure of a full-speed suspension bottom-out, split alternatives frequently pop right off the shaft or tear down the seam, leaving your shock completely unprotected against the next big impact.

How often should I inspect my shock shaft bumpers for wear?
You should visually inspect your suspension components before every riding season or after any intensive riding trip involving rough jumps and rock crawling. Look closely for cracking, severe discoloration, signs of dry rot, or missing pieces. If the bumper feels hard like solid plastic rather than firmly pliable, it has lost its dampening qualities and requires replacement.

PRO TIP: Tech Tip: How to Inspect UTV/ATV Shock Seals and Suspension.

Safeguard Your Performance Suspension at Witchdoctors

Do not let a worn-out or missing bump stop turn a rough landing into an expensive suspension failure that cuts your trail weekend short. Keep your high-dollar coilovers functioning flawlessly with an authentic replacement part from buywitchdoctors.com. We stock a robust lineup of rugged, factory-certified off-road suspension hardware ready to ship straight to your garage door. Order your genuine shock absorber bumper today, secure your compression limits, and ride through the roughest ruts with total confidence!

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