{"product_id":"polaris-general-pinion-shaft-snorkel-gear-kit","title":"Polaris General Pinion Shaft and Snorkel Gear Kit","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePinion Shaft and Snorkel Gear Kit for the Polaris General\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUpgraded pinion shaft and snorkel gear set for the Polaris General transmission. Replaces the factory pinion shaft and output gear with heavier-duty components designed to handle the increased torque loads from larger tires, portal gear lifts, and aggressive trail riding — addressing the weak point in the stock drivetrain that leads to gear tooth failure and shaft breakage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpgraded Pinion Shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe replacement pinion shaft is machined from stronger material than the factory shaft. The upgraded shaft resists the torsional stress and bending loads that cause stock shafts to twist and snap — particularly under the sudden torque spikes from rock impacts, hard landings, and aggressive throttle application on oversized tires.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReinforced Snorkel Gear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe snorkel gear uses a wider tooth profile and harder material than the factory gear. The wider teeth distribute load across more contact area — reducing the point loading that chips and cracks stock gear teeth under the torque multiplication of portal gear lifts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatched Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe pinion shaft and snorkel gear are sold as a matched pair to ensure proper gear mesh, backlash, and contact pattern. Installing mismatched components from different sources can produce uneven tooth loading that accelerates gear wear — a matched set eliminates that risk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDrops into the Polaris General transmission case using the existing bearings, seals, and hardware. No case modification, no machining, no additional parts required.\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SuperATV","offers":[{"title":"Pinion Shaft and Snorkel Gear","offer_id":48078637564149,"sku":"OPS-P-GEN-0001","price":1046.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pinion Shaft, Snorkel Gear, and Front Output","offer_id":48078637596917,"sku":"OPS-P-RZRXP-FOS#AB","price":1370.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/0267\/9029\/files\/polaris_rzr_output_shaft_and_pinion_gear_1c_3_1.jpg?v=1777493051","url":"https:\/\/v44pjm-61.myshopify.com\/products\/polaris-general-pinion-shaft-snorkel-gear-kit","provider":"Shop A2D Motorsports ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}