Rolling out another Xpedition Build!

[JTBarlow]

This one is absolutely loaded!


2025 Polaris Xpedition XP5 Northstar.
•HCR Mid Travel Suspension.
•UTVPROs Tuned Shocks with Eibach springs.
•Packard Performance S5 Beadlock wheels.
•Maxxis 32/10R15 RAZR XT Tires.
•Evolution Powersports Xpedition Turbo Kit and ECU Tune.
•Aftermarket Assassins Clutch Kit
•RPM Powersports Muffler and Clutch Cooling Fan.
Razorback Technologies Belt Temp Gauge.
•Sector Seven PRIZM Lighted Mirrors.
•Rigid 50" Curved Light Bar and SR-M Driving Lights.
•Sharp Water Cutting Custom Grill
•Ryco Moto Turn Signal Kit.
•W. D. Electronics Trailer Harness Adapter.
•Polaris HD Bumper and 6000# Winch.
•Dirty Teeth Racing Keyless Remote Start and Security System.
•Rugged Radios M1 Radio & Xpedition Kit.
•Razorback Off-Road Xpedition Bed Rack.
•Rotopax Gas cans and mounts.
•SSS Off-road UHMW Rock Sliders.
•DRT Steering Wheel and A/C line guards.
•St George Tint Shop Window Tint
•Milwaukee Packout Mounts and Storage Boxes.
•And of course, Our own Full Sound Dampening and Insulation Package with Custom Floor Mats.

 

[garciava]

Sweet machine

 

[cs300823XPED]

Looks awesome JT !!

 

[MtnLion]

looks great. I am thinking about building one in the future

 

[JTBarlow]

It’s a lot of work but super enjoyable for me
And the Xpedition is an awesome machine for customizing.

 

[Dragoon]

Sick build!

 

[johndeerefarmer]

This one is absolutely loaded!


2025 Polaris Xpedition XP5 Northstar.
•HCR Mid Travel Suspension.
•UTVPROs Tuned Shocks with Eibach springs.
•Packard Performance S5 Beadlock wheels.
•Maxxis 32/10R15 RAZR XT Tires.
•Evolution Powersports Xpedition Turbo Kit and ECU Tune.
•Aftermarket Assassins Clutch Kit
•RPM Powersports Muffler and Clutch Cooling Fan.
Razorback Technologies Belt Temp Gauge.
•Sector Seven PRIZM Lighted Mirrors.
•Rigid 50" Curved Light Bar and SR-M Driving Lights.
•Sharp Water Cutting Custom Grill
•Ryco Moto Turn Signal Kit.
•W. D. Electronics Trailer Harness Adapter.
•Polaris HD Bumper and 6000# Winch.
•Dirty Teeth Racing Keyless Remote Start and Security System.
•Rugged Radios M1 Radio & Xpedition Kit.
•Razorback Off-Road Xpedition Bed Rack.
•Rotopax Gas cans and mounts.
•SSS Off-road UHMW Rock Sliders.
•DRT Steering Wheel and A/C line guards.
•St George Tint Shop Window Tint
•Milwaukee Packout Mounts and Storage Boxes.
•And of course, Our own Full Sound Dampening and Insulation Package with Custom Floor Mats.

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Looks good. I see you do lots of builds. So what kind of people are your customers?
Is it people that don't have the skills to do it themselves?
People that don't have the time to do it?
People with plenty of money and don't care what it costs?

I am 62 and been working on my own stuff for 46 years. First working on all of the farm equipment then when I got into SXS's in 2012 starting modifying and repairing them.
I have about $60k in my XP5 right now. With labor probably $75K?

I do some repairs on the side for my friends:
Did the valves on a Ranger 570,
Installed a SuperATV EPS kit on a Honda Pioneer.
Right now working on a mid 80's Miller Bluestar 2e generator/welder. Got it welding but no gotta dig into the motor. At 40 years of age it needs some loving
I charge my friends $20 hour (local Polaris dealer is $115 hour).
I will attempt to fix anything just for the experience.

Not sure how old you are but wanted to say I am impressed with your work. If a younger guy, especially impressed

 

[JTBarlow]

Looks good. I see you do lots of builds. So what kind of people are your customers?
Is it people that don't have the skills to do it themselves?
People that don't have the time to do it?
People with plenty of money and don't care what it costs?

I am 62 and been working on my own stuff for 46 years. First working on all of the farm equipment then when I got into SXS's in 2012 starting modifying and repairing them.
I have about $60k in my XP5 right now. With labor probably $75K?

I do some repairs on the side for my friends:
Did the valves on a Ranger 570,
Installed a SuperATV EPS kit on a Honda Pioneer.
Right now working on a mid 80's Miller Bluestar 2e generator/welder. Got it welding but no gotta dig into the motor. At 40 years of age it needs some loving
I charge my friends $20 hour (local Polaris dealer is $115 hour).
I will attempt to fix anything just for the experience.

Not sure how old you are but wanted to say I am impressed with your work. If a younger guy, especially impressed

Thank you!

Most of the people we’ve done builds, or just sound dampening and insulation for are friends and people we’ve known for a long time. A few have either found our work here on the forum, or by word of mouth from those we’ve done work for.
I think for most of them, it’s that they don’t have the time or inclination for the amount of work required to do the proper job. I expect most, if not all of them could do it themselves if they wanted. Surprisingly (or maybe it shouldn’t be) the ones that money was less of an issue for, were the more basic jobs. Just sound dampening and insulation.

For me, I’m mid 40s, and I’ve been a mechanic, truck driver, equipment operator and fabricator, among other things. Being a mechanic and fabricator are the ones I’ve enjoyed the most. And since I got my first SxS in 2019, I’ve somewhat developed a passion for working on them. I’m a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to my work, so whether it’s my own or someone else’s machine, I do the work to the very best of my abilities.
There’s also a great deal of gratitude to my brother for enabling me in all this. He started HighCountry Unlimited when people started getting interested in the Camp Trailers we’d built for ourselves, and it’s morphed into doing SxS work as well, when we’re slow on the trailers.

 

[johndeerefarmer]

Thank you!

Most of the people we’ve done builds, or just sound dampening and insulation for are friends and people we’ve known for a long time. A few have either found our work here on the forum, or by word of mouth from those we’ve done work for.
I think for most of them, it’s that they don’t have the time or inclination for the amount of work required to do the proper job. I expect most, if not all of them could do it themselves if they wanted. Surprisingly (or maybe it shouldn’t be) the ones that money was less of an issue for, were the more basic jobs. Just sound dampening and insulation.

For me, I’m mid 40s, and I’ve been a mechanic, truck driver, equipment operator and fabricator, among other things. Being a mechanic and fabricator are the ones I’ve enjoyed the most. And since I got my first SxS in 2019, I’ve somewhat developed a passion for working on them. I’m a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to my work, so whether it’s my own or someone else’s machine, I do the work to the very best of my abilities.
There’s also a great deal of gratitude to my brother for enabling me in all this. He started HighCountry Unlimited when people started getting interested in the Camp Trailers we’d built for ourselves, and it’s morphed into doing SxS work as well, when we’re slow on the trailers.

Keep up the good work. I am proud of you for wanting to put out quality work. There are way too many guys in this business putting out shoddy work and/or just plain ripping people off

 

[NEW25Expedition]

Looking for any more information on the security system or anyone else that can recommend one as I just had my 2025 ADV2 stolen from the dealership on Sunday morning in Wisconsin with only 200 miles on it. They are ordering me a new one and am definitely going to equip the new one with additional security.

 

[JTBarlow]

Besides the response to your DM, I’ll put it here as well, for any others that may be interested.

We’re currently using 2 different security systems. Dirty Teeth Racing has a remote keyless start system with a security system. It’s a little easy to partially disable as it plugs into the back of the key switch for the remote start and starter disable. And thieves typically just unplug the key switch to plug their own into it. But it is wired to the battery so the siren can still go off. If it’s installed so that it’s difficult to disconnect the battery power or cut the wires to the siren it can still be a good deterrent.

Second is the RideDog Tracker. We install them in a difficult location to access. And they’re hard wired into the vehicle battery. They also have an internal battery, so it’ll keep tracking even if power is disconnected.
They’re internet connected, and work on AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile towers, and other carriers in Canada and Mexico, so if there’s service of any kind they’ll keep sending updates to the app or website.
$399 gets lifetime service on these, so no service contracts or subscription.

 

[NEW25Expedition]

Thank you for the update! Much appreciated.

 

[J brockes]

This one is absolutely loaded!


2025 Polaris Xpedition XP5 Northstar.
•HCR Mid Travel Suspension.
•UTVPROs Tuned Shocks with Eibach springs.
•Packard Performance S5 Beadlock wheels.
•Maxxis 32/10R15 RAZR XT Tires.
•Evolution Powersports Xpedition Turbo Kit and ECU Tune.
•Aftermarket Assassins Clutch Kit
•RPM Powersports Muffler and Clutch Cooling Fan.
Razorback Technologies Belt Temp Gauge.
•Sector Seven PRIZM Lighted Mirrors.
•Rigid 50" Curved Light Bar and SR-M Driving Lights.
•Sharp Water Cutting Custom Grill
•Ryco Moto Turn Signal Kit.
•W. D. Electronics Trailer Harness Adapter.
•Polaris HD Bumper and 6000# Winch.
•Dirty Teeth Racing Keyless Remote Start and Security System.
•Rugged Radios M1 Radio & Xpedition Kit.
•Razorback Off-Road Xpedition Bed Rack.
•Rotopax Gas cans and mounts.
•SSS Off-road UHMW Rock Sliders.
•DRT Steering Wheel and A/C line guards.
•St George Tint Shop Window Tint
•Milwaukee Packout Mounts and Storage Boxes.
•And of course, Our own Full Sound Dampening and Insulation Package with Custom Floor Mats.

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[JTBarlow]

Looks awesome!

How you liking the AA Turbo?

 

[J brockes]

I love it! was hesitant at first but after doing king cobra axels I said I’ll try it !

 

[J brockes]

once you start with the mid travel on them hard to stop when you think about what’s gonna break!

 

[JTBarlow]

Even after 2 years owning my Xpedition, I’m still adding things here and there. I think I’m done with the more expensive items but there’s still little stuff as I find them.

It’s going to suck if/when they do a major upgrade to the Xpeditions and I have to start all over