re: Polaris Ranger Owners - A Question (Update in OP)

I have a 800 that I've owned for 2 years almost 3. I could have went with either Camo/no power steering or green/with power steering for the same money. It was a no brainer once I drove both. The power steering is legit. I only run 28" 589's but you can tell a big difference when the power steering isn't operating.

As for the axle issue,you find it a lot more prevalent in RZR's instead of Ranger's. I've also noticed that I see a lot more axles broken by folks who don't know how to drive a SxS,than folks who do. I've not broken a single axle on mine and we trail ride often and I don't hesitate to take it anywhere I need to go in the duck holes or deer woods.Learn to actually drive and stay away from lifts that give you extreme axle angles and you'll be ok.

Verdict: I would 100% go with power steering