[88dawg44]

Hey guys. I'm looking at purchasing a new Rancher. I'm a little confused about them. I don't know if i want the single rear shock or the independent rear end. Does anyone own either or has anyone rode one of the two? I think I want to get the independent but the single rear is cheaper.
Please someone help me!!
Thanks,
Blake

 

[yotaguy]

I have an 09 AT and I will not go back to solid axle. I also love the chose of shifting or not, It has great power and a sporty fell aswell. get the AT you will not regrate it

 

[88dawg44]

Thanks for the advise!!!

 

[polska12345]

plus independent has more clearance

 

[rtregod]

I have an 09 AT and I will not go back to solid axle. I also love the chose of shifting or not, It has great power and a sporty fell aswell. get the AT you will not regrate it

I agree.. I have an 09 as well with IRS and it's my first quad with IRS, and boy didn't know what I was missing... I ride the wifes vinson solid rear and it handles like a dinosaur compared to the rancher with IRS!!

 

[Green]

I love my IRS...as mentioned, the ground clearance is better, it handles better, and the ride is better.

 

[Mapcinq]

Id go for the IRS, its is far better in my opinion. I go riding with my buddy who has a solid rear axle foreman, and his back is killing him at the end of the day.

 

[cloudy9]

Its a good choice, IRS many of my buddy uses IRS for a long time and they boast it to me...

 

[JBGill06]

The AT is more comfortable and has more ground clearence over the other ranchers, but don't forget that the non-IRS rancher is still a great machine.

 

[Pain]

And also that the IRS is only on the AT, if that matters to you.

 

[gandalfthegray]

I just picked up an 09 Rancher AT. This thread was one of the deciding factors to spend the money over the 08 ES.

I've not had a chance to ride it yet, but will soon. For those who may be in the market, it's red, 420 miles, bone stock and I purchased it at $5100. This is a non power steering model. Thought this may help others gauge selling prices.

Steve

 

[Green]

Good for you...welcome to the club. You'll love it.

 

[yotaguy]

Congrads! Great ride and the best color of the bunch.LOL

 

[check]

Just ordered one with IRS and power steering. Wouldn't have one without IRS!:rating09: