Ok...another question but this is for the install of a WARN RT30.

At WARN's website they do not list a winch mount for the 2009 XP 850, so is it still possible to install this winch?

Can I just use a Polaris winch mount from my local dealer? I want to make sure I do not purchase the WARN if it is not compatible...


Thanks!


biz

 

good question. i know on the older warns say like the ce and cu models they were the same bolt patten as the polaris crap winches, but dont know anything about the new xp sportsmans. i would email or find out from warn on the hole locations or if they offer a mount of not. imo

 

I remember somebody saying they are identical, for what that's worth. Also, take off rings and jewelry when doing a winch install. I don't know how tight the battery is on the XP but on my X2 it was close enough that I almost welded my wedding ring to the engine block. Yes, with my finger in it.... Owww...

 

YES...good reminder. Always remove those things when working on batteries!

Well...I'm going to order the WARN RT30 and purchase a Polaris winch mount. I'll let you all know if they match up...with an update.

Thanks!


biz

 

I'm pretty sure I recall someone saying they were like the old sportsmans

 

Dont know if they are like the older ones and something in my mind is saying there not, but im not 100 percent sure on that ..Try kfi industries thats where i got the mount for my xt 30

Polaris Sportsman XP 550/850 Winch Mount - Winch Mounts - POLARIS - SPORTSMAN - Sportsman 550 / 850 XP - Polaris Sportsman XP 550/850 Winch Mount - KFI ATV Winch, Mounts and Accessories

Theres the link to the one i got, runs 38 bucks ... hope that helps

 

also for the winch not sure what kind of prices your finding for the rt30 but we got ours from gowarn.com about the cheapest place i could find

 

That is a BIG Thanks! I really do appreciate the info...and link. Man-O-Man...that is what this site is all about.

I just ordered mine...


biz

 

Ok...I purchased a WARN RT30 winch and the XP 850 KFI winch mount. The nice thing...is they were both available on eBay...at the lowest price I could find. PLUS...the WARN rebate of $50 for the RT30 model...not bad.

I will try and do the install sometime next week...and will update on the quality of the KFI mount!

Thanks for all the replies...


biz