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Polaris RZR RS1 Lift Kits
An RS1 at stock height drags its belly on the same rutted two-track your buddies clear without thinking. Polaris built it low and centered for the way it corners, and you pay for that every time the trail turns rocky. A 2-inch bracket lift from High Lifter is the most direct answer for 2018-2022 RS1 owners: bolt-on zinc-plated and powder-coated steel brackets, all hardware included, $325.95.
Fitment on the RS1 is narrower than most owners expect. The RS1 takes its own lift kit, not a hand-me-down from a two-seat or four-seat RZR, and High Lifter tools its RS1 kit under its own part number rather than sharing one with the XP 1000 or RZR S line. Two details matter before you order. On factory wheels the kit calls for 1-inch front spacers or the tires will rub the shock springs, and the plastic inside the rear fender panel needs minor trimming to clear the rear shocks. Neither shows from the outside. The ownership and management team here has 100+ combined years in the UTV industry, long enough to know which parts come back and which ones do not. If you are unsure what your RS1 needs, text us at (920) 644-5280, call (920) 543-5376 or use the live chat on any page and we will match your machine before you make any financial decisions.
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BUYER'S GUIDE: How to Choose a Polaris RZR RS1 Lift Kit
There is more than one way to get an RS1 off the ground.
| Approach | What is involved | Best for | What you give up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-inch bracket lift | Zinc-plated or powder-coated steel brackets, hardware included. $325.95 | Trail clearance without touching gearing | 1-inch front spacers on factory wheels, minor rear fender trimming |
| Spring preload | Free. Turn the collars on the factory shocks | Learning what ride height your trail needs | A stiffer ride, and no room for a taller tire |
| Taller tires alone | Larger outside diameter on stock suspension | Clearance and traction in one purchase | Added strain on the stock driveline, and tall gearing |
| Portal gear lift | Hub-mounted gearboxes, 4 to 8 inches, 15-45 percent reduction, from $3,324.11 | Mud, rocks and oversized tires with torque to turn them | Cost, wheel requirements that vary by portal size, and a frame stiffener on the 8-inch kit |
What Separates a Real RS1 Lift From a Universal Bracket
Cheap lifts give themselves away in three places. The first is the finish. The High Lifter kit is zinc-plated or powder-coated, which keeps a bracket from blooming rust its first salted spring. The second is the hardware: a kit that ships complete, with bolts and spacers already sized for the RS1, goes on in an afternoon with a socket set. The third is honesty about installation. High Lifter states its spacer and trimming requirements up front and puts a downloadable install guide on the listing, as many of ours do. A lift that claims zero modifications on a machine packaged this tightly is a lift nobody test-fitted.
Polaris RZR RS1 Lift Kit Pricing: What You'll Actually Pay
The cheapest clearance on an RS1 costs nothing. Turning the preload collars on the factory shocks buys ride height without buying a part.
The bolt-on lift is where most RS1 owners land. The High Lifter 2-inch Signature Series kit runs $325.95, includes the hardware and photo instructions, and carries a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.
Above that you are into portal territory. SuperATV's RS1 portals start at $3,324.11 and run past $5,700 for the 8-inch kits, adding clearance and gear reduction at the hub so factory geometry stays put and gearing comes down to match bigger tires. Those live in our RS1 portal gear lift category, with Affirm financing at checkout. The most common warranty is between 3-6 months, but Everything Polaris RZR does offer extended 1- and 2-year warranties on all products if that is something you are interested in — you can add the extended warranty right at checkout.
Top Selling Polaris RZR RS1 Lift Kit Brands
One brand builds the RS1 bracket lift.
- High Lifter has built UTV lift kits since 1990 out of a 52,000-square-foot facility in Louisiana, and is a longtime partner of the annual Mud Nationals. Their Signature Series brackets are zinc-plated and powder-coated, laser-cut with the logo.
The RS1 Bracket Lift We Stock
- Polaris RZR RS1 2" Signature Series Lift Kit by High Lifter ($325.95) — zinc-plated or powder-coated brackets, every mounting bolt included, step-by-step photo instructions. The pick for a 2018-2022 RS1 that keeps hanging up at stock height.
Polaris RZR RS1 Lift Kit Questions
Will a lift kit from a two-seat or four-seat RZR fit my RS1?
Plan on an RS1-specific kit. High Lifter builds the RS1 lift under part number PLKRS1-50 rather than sharing one with the XP 1000 or RZR S line. If a listing does not name the RS1 in its fitment, do not assume it carries over. Send us your year and we will confirm it.
Do I need wheel spacers with the 2-inch lift?
On factory wheels, yes. High Lifter's fitment note calls for 1-inch spacers on the front, otherwise the tires contact the shock springs. Aftermarket wheels with different backspacing may clear without them, so check what you are running first.
How much lift do I need to run bigger tires?
More than a bracket lift gives you, past a point. SuperATV publishes hard numbers for the RS1 on portals: with 8-inch portals, 40-inch tires clear on stock suspension, 42s need 1.5-inch forward front A-arms, 44s need those arms plus a 3-5 inch lift and 50s need a 7-10 inch lift. Those are measured at full compression and full turn, and SuperATV notes larger tires can work with minor trimming or a little rub. Start from the tire and work backward against our RS1 tire selection.
Are aftermarket RS1 lift kits as good as Polaris OEM parts?
OEM is one well-made option at one price. The aftermarket gives you that quality from several makers, typically well below OEM money for a comparable part. High Lifter's RS1 kit carries a lifetime warranty against defects and assumes you install it yourself. Polaris does not sell a portal gear lift for the RS1 at any price. You can see what RZR owners say about us before you decide.
