I have a 2012 Ranger XP 800 and I am finally getting ready to install my POLARIS Extreme Brushgaurd that I've had in my garage for 1 1/2 years.
Due to the holidays I could not get the Viper winch I wanted, but ended up buying a Badlands (Harbor Freight) 5000lb winch on sale. (still plan on getting the Viper in the future and swapping it with the BL on the front mount,...then using the Badlands as a removable rear hitch mount winch if needed)
Anyway, for now do I need a "winch plate" to attach the Badlands to the Extreme bumper? I remember seeing an install post from ONEAL and he mentioned not using a winch bracket, but I still think he made his own if I remember correctly?!! So do I actually NEED a winch plate/bracket or can I just mount the winch directly to the bumper/brushgaurd?
And if I should or have to use one,...could you recommend one that would fit the hole pattern for the Badlands 500lb winch.
Thanks!
Due to the holidays I could not get the Viper winch I wanted, but ended up buying a Badlands (Harbor Freight) 5000lb winch on sale. (still plan on getting the Viper in the future and swapping it with the BL on the front mount,...then using the Badlands as a removable rear hitch mount winch if needed)
Anyway, for now do I need a "winch plate" to attach the Badlands to the Extreme bumper? I remember seeing an install post from ONEAL and he mentioned not using a winch bracket, but I still think he made his own if I remember correctly?!! So do I actually NEED a winch plate/bracket or can I just mount the winch directly to the bumper/brushgaurd?
And if I should or have to use one,...could you recommend one that would fit the hole pattern for the Badlands 500lb winch.
Thanks!