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Side by Side UTV's
The introduction of side by side vehicles to the off-road market has provided families with
an affordable way to transport several members of their family in the dunes. Selecting the
right vehicle for your needs can be a difficult process.
Since purchasing a side by side is often a family's first introduction to the sand
dunes/off-roading, not everyone may be aware of what sets a quality product apart from
the rest. To assist with ensuring your sand sport product is both safe and worth the
purchase price, please use the information below as a guideline when researching both
products and potential vendors.
To view current products offered for your side by side vehicle, please select the
appropriate link:
an affordable way to transport several members of their family in the dunes. Selecting the
right vehicle for your needs can be a difficult process.
Since purchasing a side by side is often a family's first introduction to the sand
dunes/off-roading, not everyone may be aware of what sets a quality product apart from
the rest. To assist with ensuring your sand sport product is both safe and worth the
purchase price, please use the information below as a guideline when researching both
products and potential vendors.
To view current products offered for your side by side vehicle, please select the
appropriate link:
Side by Side Purchasing Tips
Step #1
Clearly identify the method of transportation used to haul your vehicle to the recreational
site. While open trailers allow for easy transport, box trailers & toy haulers may have height
restrictions on both stock and after market cage height.
Pay close attention to height specifications when both purchasing and exploring cage
options. For example light bars add additional height to the unit. As a result purchasing a
fold down light bar may be a better product selection.
Clearly identify the method of transportation used to haul your vehicle to the recreational
site. While open trailers allow for easy transport, box trailers & toy haulers may have height
restrictions on both stock and after market cage height.
Pay close attention to height specifications when both purchasing and exploring cage
options. For example light bars add additional height to the unit. As a result purchasing a
fold down light bar may be a better product selection.
Step #2
Determine what the maximum passenger capacity of the vehicle both stock and modified
will permit you to safely carry. When developing the Side by Side vehicle, manufacturers
did not intend for the bed space to be modified to seat individuals.
Sniper cages that add seating to rear UTV beds are intended to comfortably seat
individuals up to 5'2" in height. If planning on using additional safety gear such as
helmets, please take into consideration height constraints.
Determine what the maximum passenger capacity of the vehicle both stock and modified
will permit you to safely carry. When developing the Side by Side vehicle, manufacturers
did not intend for the bed space to be modified to seat individuals.
Sniper cages that add seating to rear UTV beds are intended to comfortably seat
individuals up to 5'2" in height. If planning on using additional safety gear such as
helmets, please take into consideration height constraints.
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Sniper cages may be modified to fit in trailers if indicated at time of order
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Step #3
Clearly identify the difference between after market cages (full cage system) and bolt-on
after market cages (cage adaptations that bolt additional bracings onto the factory frame).
Step #4
Ensure that your cage is properly installed, or attached to the factory mounts. Note rear
mount location will vary and is based on make and model. See below.
Clearly identify the difference between after market cages (full cage system) and bolt-on
after market cages (cage adaptations that bolt additional bracings onto the factory frame).
Step #4
Ensure that your cage is properly installed, or attached to the factory mounts. Note rear
mount location will vary and is based on make and model. See below.
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Step #5
Ensure the agency that is manufacturing the cage and installing the cage is insured.
Sniper offers a wide variety of cage style for all your
sporting needs including:
Specialized or custom cages are available upon request. Chromoly upgrades are
available on all cages for an additional fee.
Ensure the agency that is manufacturing the cage and installing the cage is insured.
Sniper offers a wide variety of cage style for all your
sporting needs including:
- Two Passenger and Four Passenger Pre-Runner Yamaha Rhino and Kawasaki
Teryx Cages. - Pre-Runner Polaris Ranger Cages
- Six Passenger Polaris Ranger Crew Pre-Runner and Nine Passenger Family Hauler
Cage. - Standard Two Passenger and Four Passenger Yamaha Rhino and Kawasaki Teryx
Cages. - Standard Three Passenger and Six Passenger Polaris Ranger Cages.
- Pre-Runner and Standard Polaris RZR Cages.
Specialized or custom cages are available upon request. Chromoly upgrades are
available on all cages for an additional fee.
When researching the best after market safety solution for your family, the following
industry terminology may be referred to. The information below is intended as general
knowledge, not technical specifications.
Horsepower: A big selling point of any vehicle in the off-road industry is horsepower.
To ensure your vehicle has the appropriate level of horsepower needed. Be sure you
discuss the following with your vendor/manufacture:
Powder Coating: A powder coat is a surface finishing technique that provides an
abrasion resistant tough coating to the steel of the vehicle. Color and finish options are
almost limitless, allowing for personalization of off-road vehicles.
Tabbed: The term tabbed refers to a vehicle's readiness. Vehicles that are tabbed have
already been equipped with drilled holes and brackets to allow the customer to install their
own accessories. Tabs can be added at a later date however, adding tabs to a cage that
is already powder coated will jeopardize the powder coat.
Typically tabs in Side by Side vehicles are used for seat belt mounts, whip mounts, light
bar mounts, or rear view mirror mounts. Be sure to take some time to clearly think about
what you may add to your vehicle at a later date to ensure all tabs are added prior to the
powder coating process.
Travel: The term travel refers to the actual distance in which a wheel moves within the
cars' suspension. Since every family's Side by Side use varies the amount of travel
needed in a Side by Side vehicle should be based on the vehicle's primary use. For
instance a Polaris RZR that will be used in rough and rocky terrain may be better suited
for an after market long travel kit than that which will only be used in the soft sand.
Types of Steel: There are several types of steel all with a variant of strength.
Chromoly - The strongest steel (often used to meet race level standards, Sniper side by
side cages may be upgraded to chromoly for an additional materials fee)
D.O.M. - Medium strength steel (Most common in the industry)
Mild Steel - The weakest steel of the three
UTV: Utility Terrain Vehicles also defined as a hybrid between ATV's and a pick up truck.
Often used as a transportation tool on farms, UTV's have taken on a more sportsman like
approach entering the world of off-roading and hunting. More commonly referred to as
Side by Side vehicles.
Welds: One of the most important elements to view while shopping for off-road products
is the quality of welding that binds the product together. Poor welds are often masked
with powder coating or paint. Check with your manufacturer and inspect product welds
carefully.
industry terminology may be referred to. The information below is intended as general
knowledge, not technical specifications.
Horsepower: A big selling point of any vehicle in the off-road industry is horsepower.
To ensure your vehicle has the appropriate level of horsepower needed. Be sure you
discuss the following with your vendor/manufacture:
- What type of driving will be done in this vehicle?
- Drivers experience? (Novice/Moderate/Experienced)
- Terrain in which the vehicle will be used in?
- Frequency or hours of use vehicle will see each season/year?
- Tire size
Powder Coating: A powder coat is a surface finishing technique that provides an
abrasion resistant tough coating to the steel of the vehicle. Color and finish options are
almost limitless, allowing for personalization of off-road vehicles.
Tabbed: The term tabbed refers to a vehicle's readiness. Vehicles that are tabbed have
already been equipped with drilled holes and brackets to allow the customer to install their
own accessories. Tabs can be added at a later date however, adding tabs to a cage that
is already powder coated will jeopardize the powder coat.
Typically tabs in Side by Side vehicles are used for seat belt mounts, whip mounts, light
bar mounts, or rear view mirror mounts. Be sure to take some time to clearly think about
what you may add to your vehicle at a later date to ensure all tabs are added prior to the
powder coating process.
Travel: The term travel refers to the actual distance in which a wheel moves within the
cars' suspension. Since every family's Side by Side use varies the amount of travel
needed in a Side by Side vehicle should be based on the vehicle's primary use. For
instance a Polaris RZR that will be used in rough and rocky terrain may be better suited
for an after market long travel kit than that which will only be used in the soft sand.
Types of Steel: There are several types of steel all with a variant of strength.
Chromoly - The strongest steel (often used to meet race level standards, Sniper side by
side cages may be upgraded to chromoly for an additional materials fee)
D.O.M. - Medium strength steel (Most common in the industry)
Mild Steel - The weakest steel of the three
UTV: Utility Terrain Vehicles also defined as a hybrid between ATV's and a pick up truck.
Often used as a transportation tool on farms, UTV's have taken on a more sportsman like
approach entering the world of off-roading and hunting. More commonly referred to as
Side by Side vehicles.
Welds: One of the most important elements to view while shopping for off-road products
is the quality of welding that binds the product together. Poor welds are often masked
with powder coating or paint. Check with your manufacturer and inspect product welds
carefully.
