You may be like one of the thousands of people that find a good
deal on a winch online or at your local discount store but soon find out
you have a problem; how to mount it to your ATV. Most winches come with
a universal "mount plate" but this is nothing more than a terrible boat
anchor as it fits basically no machine out there. What you need is a
custom winch mount for your particular machine.
A machine specific mount puts the winch in the proper location for your machine with the least amount of hassle or modifications. It will also position the fairlead to be in a position so the cable can pull from almost any angle without rubbing on the ATV.
Strength is of the utmost importance with your winch mount choice. Today's machines are much larger and more powerful and therefore can be very difficult to get out once stuck. Your winch mount is the critical link between your winch and machine, make sure it uses attachment points that secure to the main frame of the ATV. Some mounts that bolt to the front bumper may actually cause damage to your machine. A four point mounting location spread out as far as possible is the best mounting arrangement but may not always be possible due to the ATV's design. Research the different mounts on the market before purchasing; price should not always be your first concern here.
Ensure the winch mount is made of steel that is made in the USA of at least 7 gauge. Thinner material or cheap imported steel can bend easily and leave you stranded. Most mounts should come with a powder coated finish as this will last longer than standard paint. Your mounting hardware should be at least grade 5, when in doubt, ask the winch mount manufacturer.
Lastly, be sure the winch mount will fit both your machine and your winch. A good mount will have multiple winch bolt patterns cut into it so that it will fit most winches. For example, some winches bolt to the mount with just two bolts and some winches require 4 bolts.
Check your vin or registration card to be certain what year and model of ATV you own before ordering. Many times there may be a different mount required based on the year or model. Just because you own a Grizzly does not mean all the Grizzly mounts are the same, do your research! Most manufacturers will have a year, make, and model listing on their website, take a little extra time here before ordering to be sure you get the correct mount.
Once a quality winch mount is properly installed you can forget about it as it should last the lifetime of the ATV.
A machine specific mount puts the winch in the proper location for your machine with the least amount of hassle or modifications. It will also position the fairlead to be in a position so the cable can pull from almost any angle without rubbing on the ATV.
Strength is of the utmost importance with your winch mount choice. Today's machines are much larger and more powerful and therefore can be very difficult to get out once stuck. Your winch mount is the critical link between your winch and machine, make sure it uses attachment points that secure to the main frame of the ATV. Some mounts that bolt to the front bumper may actually cause damage to your machine. A four point mounting location spread out as far as possible is the best mounting arrangement but may not always be possible due to the ATV's design. Research the different mounts on the market before purchasing; price should not always be your first concern here.
Ensure the winch mount is made of steel that is made in the USA of at least 7 gauge. Thinner material or cheap imported steel can bend easily and leave you stranded. Most mounts should come with a powder coated finish as this will last longer than standard paint. Your mounting hardware should be at least grade 5, when in doubt, ask the winch mount manufacturer.
Lastly, be sure the winch mount will fit both your machine and your winch. A good mount will have multiple winch bolt patterns cut into it so that it will fit most winches. For example, some winches bolt to the mount with just two bolts and some winches require 4 bolts.
Check your vin or registration card to be certain what year and model of ATV you own before ordering. Many times there may be a different mount required based on the year or model. Just because you own a Grizzly does not mean all the Grizzly mounts are the same, do your research! Most manufacturers will have a year, make, and model listing on their website, take a little extra time here before ordering to be sure you get the correct mount.
Once a quality winch mount is properly installed you can forget about it as it should last the lifetime of the ATV.
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For a complete selection of ATV and UTV winch mount kits Made in the USA visit http://fuse-powersports.com/winch-mount-kits/. Mount kits available for almost any winch on most ATV's and UTV's.
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