09 Trooper m what 2 do to make more reliable?

[BC Trooper]

I just bought a 09 Trooper and I am bringing it from California up to British Columbia Canada, I now realize that there is no longer a Joyner Supply of new parts so I am wondering what I should/can do to to avoid known problems and to prevent new ones.

I have followed Rocmocs and others posts and here is what I have got so far, please corrent if I am wrong.

1) Upgrade the front and rear diffs with a $100.00 each kit(I have seen on ebay) that supplies , shims, circlip and some new bolts as well as instrcutions on how to properly align the diff gears.

2) Water proof all the electrical connections and carefully go over the wiring to address areas where "Wire Rub" occurs.

3) Weld some type of support bracket to the Rear End?

4) Change out as many Nut and Bolts as possible to higher grade with locking nuts or washers.

5) Change stock Air Cleaner to K&N type.

6) Change out all fluids to synthetic, ie change Tranny from 90w to synthetic 75w/90, especially in colder climates

7) Some kind of issue with the cables , crimps pulling off? what can be done about this?

8) Upgrade 2wd/4wd switch from electric solenoid type to mechanical

9) Check ATV frequently for any bolts/nuts loosening up.

10) ??

Thanx

Hopefully an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when it comes to these rather cool looking Trooper UTvS.

[rocmoc]

I just bought a 09 Trooper and I am bringing it from California up to British Columbia Canada, I now realize that there is no longer a Joyner Supply of new parts so I am wondering what I should/can do to to avoid known problems and to prevent new ones.

I have followed Rocmocs and others posts and here is what I have got so far, please corrent if I am wrong.

1) Upgrade the front and rear diffs with a $100.00 each kit(I have seen on ebay) that supplies , shims, circlip and some new bolts as well as instrcutions on how to properly align the diff gears.

2) Water proof all the electrical connections and carefully go over the wiring to address areas where "Wire Rub" occurs.

3) Weld some type of support bracket to the Rear End?

4) Change out as many Nut and Bolts as possible to higher grade with locking nuts or washers.

5) Change stock Air Cleaner to K&N type.

6) Change out all fluids to synthetic, ie change Tranny from 90w to synthetic 75w/90, especially in colder climates

7) Some kind of issue with the cables , crimps pulling off? what can be done about this?

8) Upgrade 2wd/4wd switch from electric solenoid type to mechanical

9) Check ATV frequently for any bolts/nuts loosening up.

10) ??

Thanx

Hopefully an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when it comes to these rather cool looking Trooper UTvS.

1) Upgrade the front and rear diffs with a $100.00 each kit(I have seen on ebay) that supplies , shims, circlip and some new bolts as well as instrcutions on how to properly align the diff gears. (Lenny on this site is our source for this upgrade)

3) Weld some type of support bracket to the Rear End? ( Only necessary on the very early model, mine was one of the first 50. Later they upgraded the brace fixing the problem. If your brace is a piece of rectangle steel, you have the upgrade. Mine was round tubing like the rest of the trooper)

7) Some kind of issue with the cables , crimps pulling off? what can be done about this? ( Again on the early Troopers, the cables on the shifters pulled apart on some of the Troopers. Mine never did but I have another set of cables just in case)

8) Upgrade 2wd/4wd switch from electric solenoid type to mechanical (More of any issue if you get your Trooper wet a lot. I don't in AZ so have not had any problems. But just in case I have an extra solenoid)

The Rest is pretty much routine maintenance you would have to do on any UTV/ATV.

Hope this helps,

rocmoc n AZ

[Quig]

Remember when checking bolts, etc. check out all welds. I have had some crack, or were just not welded right on seam.

[ricksrb]

I just bought a 09 Trooper and I am bringing it from California up to British Columbia Canada, I now realize that there is no longer a Joyner Supply of new parts so I am wondering what I should/can do to to avoid known problems and to prevent new ones.

I have followed Rocmocs and others posts and here is what I have got so far, please corrent if I am wrong.

1) Upgrade the front and rear diffs with a $100.00 each kit(I have seen on ebay) that supplies , shims, circlip and some new bolts as well as instrcutions on how to properly align the diff gears.

2) Water proof all the electrical connections and carefully go over the wiring to address areas where "Wire Rub" occurs.

3) Weld some type of support bracket to the Rear End?

4) Change out as many Nut and Bolts as possible to higher grade with locking nuts or washers.

5) Change stock Air Cleaner to K&N type.

6) Change out all fluids to synthetic, ie change Tranny from 90w to synthetic 75w/90, especially in colder climates

7) Some kind of issue with the cables , crimps pulling off? what can be done about this?

8) Upgrade 2wd/4wd switch from electric solenoid type to mechanical

9) Check ATV frequently for any bolts/nuts loosening up.

10) ??

Thanx

Hopefully an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when it comes to these rather cool looking Trooper UTvS.

BC,

Welcome,glad to see you came over here to this forum.As i told you,you will get quicker response here.I know your having it shiped up to you are you sure yours does not have the upgrade already for the 4wd? Mine is a 09 also but luckily they did the upgrade here at joyner once it got here from china.They installed the manual lever on the dash(same as the diff locker levers).Good luck with your trooper,Im sure your going to enjoy it.

[stevozz]

BC,

Welcome,glad to see you came over here to this forum.As i told you,you will get quicker response here.I know your having it shiped up to you are you sure yours does not have the upgrade already for the 4wd? Mine is a 09 also but luckily they did the upgrade here at joyner once it got here from china.They installed the manual lever on the dash(same as the diff locker levers).Good luck with your trooper,Im sure your going to enjoy it.

Goodluck on your new trooper, and happy trails, I love mine you will have alot of fun!!!

Stevo

[stevozz]

1) Upgrade the front and rear diffs with a $100.00 each kit(I have seen on ebay) that supplies , shims, circlip and some new bolts as well as instrcutions on how to properly align the diff gears. (Lenny on this site is our source for this upgrade)

3) Weld some type of support bracket to the Rear End? ( Only necessary on the very early model, mine was one of the first 50. Later they upgraded the brace fixing the problem. If your brace is a piece of rectangle steel, you have the upgrade. Mine was round tubing like the rest of the trooper)

7) Some kind of issue with the cables , crimps pulling off? what can be done about this? ( Again on the early Troopers, the cables on the shifters pulled apart on some of the Troopers. Mine never did but I have another set of cables just in case)

8) Upgrade 2wd/4wd switch from electric solenoid type to mechanical (More of any issue if you get your Trooper wet a lot. I don't in AZ so have not had any problems. But just in case I have an extra solenoid)

The Rest is pretty much routine maintenance you would have to do on any UTV/ATV.

Hope this helps,

rocmoc n AZ

Hi Rocmoc,

How did you waterproof you wire conections? I have whats called liquid tape its pretty thick and then dries to rubber will that work? maybe just wipe it on at the ends of the wires? also I am thinking about putting breathers on the ends of the diff rubber hoses to keep water out. Did you do anything like that? Thank you for your time.

Stevo

[rocmoc]

Hi Rocmoc,

How did you waterproof you wire conections? I have whats called liquid tape its pretty thick and then dries to rubber will that work? maybe just wipe it on at the ends of the wires? also I am thinking about putting breathers on the ends of the diff rubber hoses to keep water out. Did you do anything like that? Thank you for your time.

Stevo

I haven't. Live in Southern AZ where it hardly rains except in monsoon season and you don't want to be caught out in a monsoonal storm. After it rains, the moisture is absorbed into the ground so quickly we rarely have mud. Thus far I have been successful keeping it dry. This is probably something I will address in 2011 as the rubbers are really starting to go.

rocmoc n AZ

[stevozz]

I haven't. Live in Southern AZ where it hardly rains except in monsoon season and you don't want to be caught out in a monsoonal storm. After it rains, the moisture is absorbed into the ground so quickly we rarely have mud. Thus far I have been successful keeping it dry. This is probably something I will address in 2011 as the rubbers are really starting to go.

rocmoc n AZ

Hi Rocmoc, how are you. I also live in Arizona and loving it by the way. Yes the rubbers on these joyners are junk and not uv protected, my troopers are always garaged kept so they should last longer, but everytime I replace something on mine, I replace it with better quality parts ect. Thank you for your time.

Thanks Stevo

[rocmoc]

Hello Stevo. Mine is also garage kept as you have to do everything in AZ. The sun is just too intense. Plan on riding in your area one day as well as the Hot Wells Dunes http://www.riderplanet-usa.com/atv/trails/info/arizona_10347/ride_8ea1.htm just south of you near Bowie.

rocmoc n AZ