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What winch are you all running?

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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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Badlands 5k. All is good. EMP mount, not good quality mount imop.. Crap..
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
I have warn 4500. Can't remember model. It has not hit. It is not axon
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.
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.
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.
I bought a Warn VRX 45 and the Kawasaki mounting kit for mine. Kit was a little expensive, but worth the money.
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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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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It's a tight fit in the KRX.
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.
How was the install on the straps? I did those on my last machine and think it's cheap insurance.
I had to buy a spring compressor, but other then that not bad. I’m thinking about ordering the rear limit straps now
VRX 45S here
Do you have pics? I have the Elite Engineering winch mount and am concerned with fitment.
I'm also running the vrx45s with the kawasaki mount. Fits like it was designed for it
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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.
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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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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