I am trying to install the new Warn Axon 35 winch on my 2018 Kodiak. The Axon has several nice features such as internal contactor and temp monitor. However, the Axon is slightly larger with a rectangular shape, instead of tapered on the ends. This appears to be creating clearance issues with the bumper mounts. I have been working with Warn, however, they do not have a Kodiak to test it on. Has anyone installed the new Axon on a Kodiak?
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I am using all Warn products. Nomad, great idea on the shims, unfortunately there was just not enough clearance. Apparently I am not the only one having an issue. Warn and I have tried several mounts and ideas over the past month. We are now going to try the VRX instead. Has anyone installed a VRX 35?
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I think it might be easier to just get a winch that'll fit.
There are two winch plates from Warn...one with an extra set of ears and will work with their plow setup.
There are two winch plates from Warn...one with an extra set of ears and will work with their plow setup.
No Jim, I didn't do enough research. I bought a "New Warn Axon 3500 lb Winch & Model Specific Mount - 2016-2018 Yamaha 700 Grizzly 4x4 ATV" kit and assumed it would work. Lesson learned...
After looking a bit I found a Warn application guide. According to that the Axon 35 should work with my model. But, it doesn't.
After looking a bit I found a Warn application guide. According to that the Axon 35 should work with my model. But, it doesn't.
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I could have made the same mistake...I didn't even know there were application guides.
I have learned after some fitting problems to check and see if there is a certain plate, winch, part, or whatever when it comes to getting the right parts for anything. As you learned there are two Warn winch mounting plates, one for the plow and one that might work. I guess I had the one that might work since when I put my plow on I had to take the plows mounting plate and grind a notch into it where I could get my bumper back on. I have no idea if the other winch mounting plate would of worked or not but since I have to order everything I just made do.
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Glad to hear you got the VRX on it, that's what I put on my 700 this winter and it does fit great with the warn mount.
Were you ever able to install the Axon? I bought a Axon 35 because Warn’s website said it would fit a 2021 Kodiak 700. I even took off the front bumper and can’t get it to fit. I called Warn and they said the Axon won’t fit (only VRX will) but when I sent an email to Warn they said it would. I would like to know if anyone has successfully installed one.
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There are benefits to reading beyond the first post lol.
I'm sorry. Jesus Christ.
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Pretty sure he had nothing to do with any of this. He rode a camel not a Kodiak.
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I just spit my coffee all over the iPad lol.
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i've been called a lot of things in my day but.....
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