[blklightning]

i cannot get the self threading screws to start in the holes in the front for mounting,its just stripping the threads of the bolt,both bolts are ruined,anybody else ran into this problem?should i contact polaris and make them aware of this problem or what,the direction say start it by hand but thats way impossible,i couldnt even get it to start using a air ratchet applying force trying to push it in.

 

[RadRed44]

i cannot get the self threading screws to start in the holes in the front for mounting,its just stripping the threads of the bolt,both bolts are ruined,anybody else ran into this problem?should i contact polaris and make them aware of this problem or what,the direction say start it by hand but thats way impossible,i couldnt even get it to start using a air ratchet applying force trying to push it in.

Sounds like the bolts are softer than the bumper mount. You may have to use a real tap. Should be 1/4"-20.

 

[scotty1111]

You can get high quality self tapping bolts from McMaster Carr, McMaster-Carr

 

[rzrs24]

Or just use a bolt that will fit through the hole. use some lock washers and nuts.

 

[jmattor]

Or just use a bolt that will fit through the hole. use some lock washers and nuts.

x2 drill it out and use a real bolt.....and while you're at it, if you want to keep your radiator intact, install a radiator brace.

One slam and the Polaris bumper caves the radiator. :rollfinger:

 

[LouDiamond]

Or just use a bolt that will fit through the hole. use some lock washers and nuts.

x2 drill it out and use a real bolt.....and while you're at it, if you want to keep your radiator intact, install a radiator brace.

One slam and the Polaris bumper caves the radiator. :rollfinger:

+1 for the ThunderHawk Radiator brace.

 

[gunrunner]

use a impact tool to put them in and it will thread them, most times you wont get it to do it by hand. put mine on my 11 in two minutes with mine.

 

[sdroadking]

LOL -- I did the same thing. However, I had already been through that senario with the Polaris Crawl Bars .. stripped them all. I then went to the local COMMERCIAL bolt supplier and bought REAL self-threading bolts and they went right through the Polaris metal.

But it is scary .. with the hood off .. look straight down and the bolts are soooo close, I can't even get my finger between them and the radiator. Just a matter of time before I have a matching pair of bolt holes in the radiator.

 

[scotty1111]

Hence the Thunderhawk brace. It moves the impact point from the radiator mount to the frame.

 

[hoser]

Hopefully Polaris is reading this thread so they can fix the problem.

 

[topgun]

Hence the Thunderhawk brace. It moves the impact point from the radiator mount to the frame.

I thought they mentioned that there was no brace available yet for the 2011?? Working on one though.

 

[Rotzilla]

Installed the same bumper on my 11 standard, ran into the same problem with the front 2 bolts, luckly had 2 real self tapping bolt in my spare b/s bin. Polaris ones stripped out.:rm_thumbdown:

 

[FunRide]

Or just use a bolt that will fit through the hole. use some lock washers and nuts.

x2 drill it out and use a real bolt.....and while you're at it, if you want to keep your radiator intact, install a radiator brace.

I just installed one. It was touch-and-go, but I got it to thread with a lot of pressure.

This radiator brace is not available for the 2011 RZR. Thunderhawk is working on a new one for the '11. I'm getting one for sure.

Thunderhawk Performance

 

[rzrs24]

the 2011 bumper bracket is stouter than the older models. still could use some bracing prolly