What winch are you all running?

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f150dan

Discussion Starter · May 1, 2020

I just received a KFI winch mount and a Warn Axon 45 winch. I knew this winch size might cause a clearance issue. I just got it installed and the passenger front upper A-arm comes into contact with the top of winch housing at droop. The winch housing is longer on that side from the spool then on the driver side. I ordered PRP limit straps to help, but may slot the winch mount holes and offset the winch 1/4in or so. I don’t think that will hurt anything. We’ll see. Anyway, I wanted to see what you all are doing.

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Angus

· #2 · May 1, 2020

Badlands 5k. All is good. EMP mount, not good quality mount imop.. Crap..

f150dan

Discussion Starter · #3 · May 1, 2020

I have the EMP hitch on rear. I almost bought their winch mount too but the KFI was $10 cheaper. Both made of 3/16 and both made in USA

Seamus

· #4 · May 2, 2020

I have warn 4500. Can't remember model. It has not hit. It is not axon

Angus

· #5 · May 2, 2020

I had to sand n paint my EMP mount. Powder coating flaked off in huge ******. Also I didnt care for design compared to others... At the time it was first one out so I bought it instead of Kawasaki mount.

f150dan

Discussion Starter · #6 · May 5, 2020

I didn’t have to slot the holes in winch mount. There was just enough room to drill new winch mounting holes 1/2in offset to the drivers side. That centered up the winch body between the upper A-arms and give barely enough clearance at full suspension droop. I’m still going to install the PRP shock limit straps when they arrive for extra insurance.

Dirtslinger1200

· #7 · May 6, 2020

Angus said:
Badlands 5k. All is good. EMP mount, not good quality mount imop.. Crap..

Good to hear. I just bought this winch. Haven't got it installed yet. This weekend maybe.

BobX2

· #8 · May 6, 2020

I bought a Warn VRX 45 and the Kawasaki mounting kit for mine. Kit was a little expensive, but worth the money.

Cclt750

· #9 · May 9, 2020

I’m running the super atv 4500 black ops with their winch Mount. Fit like a glove and the mount is quality. My only complaint which is not a big deal is that the winch comes with a handle bar switch and not a rocker switch option. I’ll try and post some pictures of the winch.

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Cclt750

· #10 · May 9, 2020

Cclt750 said:
I’m running the super atv 4500 black ops with their winch Mount. Fit like a glove and the mount is quality. My only complaint which is not a big deal is that the winch comes with a handle bar switch and not a rocker switch option. I’ll try and post some pictures of the winch.

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BobX2

· #11 · May 10, 2020

It's a tight fit in the KRX.

f150dan

Discussion Starter · #12 · May 10, 2020

Yea, I just finished installing the PRP shock limiting straps. That’s just extra insurance to keep the upper A-arms from contacting the winch housing.

Mike Davis1107

· #13 · May 10, 2020

VRX 45S here

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samo

· #14 · May 11, 2020

How was the install on the straps? I did those on my last machine and think it's cheap insurance.

f150dan

Discussion Starter · #15 · May 11, 2020

I had to buy a spring compressor, but other then that not bad. I’m thinking about ordering the rear limit straps now

JPWarrior

· #16 · Jul 29, 2020

Mike Davis1107 said:
VRX 45S here

Do you have pics? I have the Elite Engineering winch mount and am concerned with fitment.

10guy

· #17 · Sep 19, 2020

I'm also running the vrx45s with the kawasaki mount. Fits like it was designed for it

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Rooster

· #18 · Mar 1, 2021

BobX2 said:
I bought a Warn VRX 45 and the Kawasaki mounting kit for mine. Kit was a little expensive, but worth the money.

I bought the same winch...did you purchase from dealer? I purchased winch from Amazon, but was unsure which mount to get. Any help or insight is appreciated.

JPWarrior

· #19 · Mar 1, 2021

Rooster said:
I bought the same winch...did you purchase from dealer? I purchased winch from Amazon, but was unsure which mount to get. Any help or insight is appreciated.

Get the Kawi Kit for installation. Makes installation easier if you're not a pro level wiring guru...😜

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Rooster

· #20 · Mar 1, 2021

10-4, thanks. Just picked up the machine 2 days ago...put on sliders...visit the shop next week for kit and finish winch install. Building a cage after that...yee-haw

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