Frame

Is the 2006 outlander 400xt frame the same as the max for same year and cc

Can-ams in the snow

Well, as a sledder, biker I would normally put my quad away this time of year and get the sled ready for some serious winter riding...My question is how many of you ride in the winter,what kind of depth of snow can they really handle,and is it cold as hell "No heated grips", What are you doing to your rides to get around... Is it worth it ... I'm in northern BC and -20 is common, with lots of powder and can ride sled and stay toasty warm...

Best ramps for loading into pick up truck?

I just picked up a new sportsman 570 and I need to purchase a set of ramps to get it in and out of my pick up. My truck tail gate is about 37" off the ground. I want a descent set of ramps that will last. What are you guys using? Anything in particular I should look for, or avoid?
Thanks

Rear shock bushings

I did a search and found where people has mentioned this before.

The lower rear shock bushing on my Xplorer 300 is busted and the shock moves side to side. More than likely the top one is busted as well. I think I found some OEM bushings through Polaris but they are quite expensive for what they are. Like $30 for a single bushing X 2!

I read where people have bought poly bushings and turned them down on a lathe or something to make them fit.

I was wondering if using a bronze bushing instead of rubber or polyurethane would work just as well?

Like this one below. Insert one, through one side of the shock mount and one through the other. They may have to be stuck in a freezer then pressed in using a bench vice. I theorize that bronze is a softer metal so it would wear before the shock mount or the bolt that goes through it would.