The Hot Rods 8715 Connecting Rod Kit is designed to repair and rebuild compatible Polaris 400 and 500 engines. This premium-quality kit includes the essential components needed for crankshaft service, including a forged connecting rod, crank pin, crank bearing, wrist pin bearing, and thrust washers. It provides a cost-effective alternative to replacing an entire crankshaft while supporting dependable engine performance.
The connecting rod is manufactured from 8620 AISI forged steel and case hardened for strength and durability. The included crank pin is made from 8620 AISI carburized steel to withstand demanding engine loads. S.A.E.-recommended phosphor bronze thrust washers help support proper crankshaft movement, while the high-quality silver-coated crankpin bearing promotes smooth sliding and reduced operating temperatures. A wrist pin bearing is also included for a complete rebuild solution.
This Hot Rods part number 8715 kit fits select Polaris applications, including the 2011-2013 Polaris Sportsman Touring 500 HO and the 2000-2006 Polaris Scrambler 500 4X4. Verify the exact year, model, and engine configuration before installation to ensure proper fitment. The kit is intended for repairing compatible crankshafts and restoring the internal connecting rod assembly to reliable operating condition.
Features:
- Complete kit includes connecting rod, crank pin, crank bearing, wrist pin bearing, and thrust washers
- Hot Rods part number 8715 for compatible Polaris 400 and 500 engine applications
- 8620 AISI forged steel connecting rod provides strength and durability
- Case-hardened connecting rod supports long-lasting performance
- 8620 AISI carburized crank pin is engineered for maximum strength and durability
- S.A.E.-recommended phosphor bronze thrust washers help maintain proper crankshaft movement
- Silver-coated crankpin bearing promotes smooth sliding and reduced operating temperatures
- Wrist pin bearing is included for a complete crankshaft repair kit
- Fits select 2011-2013 Polaris Sportsman Touring 500 HO models
- Fits select 2000-2006 Polaris Scrambler 500 4X4 models
- Designed to repair compatible crankshafts instead of replacing the complete assembly
Fitment:
1999 Polaris Scrambler 500 4X4
2000 Polaris Scrambler 500 2X4
2000 Polaris Scrambler 500 4X4
2001 Polaris Scrambler 500 2X4
2001 Polaris Scrambler 500 4X4
2001 Polaris Sportsman 500 4x4 Duse HO
2001 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO 2x4
2001 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO 4x4
2001 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO RSE
2001 Polaris Worker 500
2002 Polaris Scrambler 500 2X4
2002 Polaris Scrambler 500 4X4
2002 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO 2x4
2003 Polaris Scrambler 500 4X4
2003 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO 2x4
2003 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO 4x4
2004 Polaris Atp 500
2004 Polaris Scrambler 500 4X4
2004 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO 2x4
2005 Polaris Atp 500
2005 Polaris Scrambler 500 4X4
2005 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO 2x4
2005 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO 4x4
2006 Polaris Ranger 500 4X4
2006 Polaris Ranger 500 4X4 EFI
2006 Polaris Scrambler 500 4X4
2006 Polaris Sportsman 450
2006 Polaris Sportsman 500 Efi
2006 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO 2x4
2006 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO 4x4
2006 Polaris Sportsman X2 500
2007 Polaris Ranger 500 4X4
2007 Polaris Ranger 500 4X4 EFI
2007 Polaris Scrambler 500 4X4
2007 Polaris Sportsman 450
2007 Polaris Sportsman 500 Efi
2007 Polaris Sportsman X2 500
2008 Polaris Ranger 500 4X4 EFI
2008 Polaris Scrambler 500 4X4
2008 Polaris Sportsman 400 HO 2x4
2008 Polaris Sportsman 500 Efi
2008 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO 2x4
2008 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO 4x4
2008 Polaris Sportsman Touring 500
2008 Polaris Sportsman X2 500
2009 Polaris Ranger 500 4X4 EFI
2009 Polaris Scrambler 500 4X4
2009 Polaris Sportsman 400 HO 2x4
2009 Polaris Sportsman 400 HO 4x4
2009 Polaris Sportsman 500 Efi
2009 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO 2x4
2009 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO 4x4
2009 Polaris Sportsman Touring 500
2009 Polaris Sportsman X2 500
2010 Polaris Ranger 400 4X4 [Midsize]
2010 Polaris Ranger 500 4X4 EFI
2010 Polaris Scrambler 500 4X4
2010 Polaris Sportsman 400 HO 2x4
2010 Polaris Sportsman 400 HO 4x4
2010 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO 2x4
2010 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO 4x4
2011 Polaris Hawkeye 400 HO 2x4
2011 Polaris Ranger 400 4X4 [Midsize]
2011 Polaris Ranger 500 4X4 EFI
2011 Polaris Scrambler 500 4X4
2011 Polaris Sportsman 400 HO 2x4
2011 Polaris Sportsman 400 HO 4x4
2011 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO 2x4
2011 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO 4x4
2011 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO Forest Tractor
2011 Polaris Sportsman Touring 500 HO
2012 Polaris Hawkeye 400 HO 2x4
2012 Polaris Ranger 400 4X4 [Midsize]
2012 Polaris Ranger 500 4X4 EFI
2012 Polaris Scrambler 500 4X4
2012 Polaris Sportsman 400 HO 2x4
2012 Polaris Sportsman 400 HO 4x4
2012 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO 2x4
2012 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO Forest Tractor
2012 Polaris Sportsman Touring 500 HO
2013 Polaris Hawkeye 400 HO 2x4
2013 Polaris Ranger 400 4X4 [Midsize]
2013 Polaris Sportsman 400 HO 2x4
2013 Polaris Sportsman 400 HO 4x4
2013 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO 2x4
2013 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO Forest Tractor
2013 Polaris Sportsman Touring 500 HO
2014 Polaris Hawkeye 400 HO 2x4
2014 Polaris Ranger 400 4X4 [Midsize]
2014 Polaris Sportsman 400 HO 2x4
2014 Polaris Sportsman 400 HO 4x4
2014 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO Forest Tractor