Here is the mod I did on my 2019 850SP....... I use the 1 1/4" factory receiver, purchased some 1 1/4" square tubing, made a riser, as I wanted the 2" receiver much higher for my hitch haul, and I use a clamp to secure it to the rear factory tube bumper. It is rock solid when installed and clamped. I made a wood pattern, as you can see the bottom OEM receiver is at an upward angle and I wanted the 2" receiver level. It can be installed and removed in under 2 minutes.

I still have the wood pattern......... I had zip tied the 2" receiver to the top of the riser legs where the 2 holes in the wood are as my pattern to weld it up. With the angle the lower OEM receiver is at the riser height is very critical as it rises as its pulled out of the lower receiver.

That location of the 2" receiver gives me many options with different accessories........... Hitch Hall, spare tire carrier, extra gas can carrier ect......

The strap holding up the adapter in the first 2 pictures was temporary during the engineering process.... until I installed the final clamp system with the two 3/8" J bolts.... I have since trimmed the length of the J bolts to be flush with the bottom of the bracket.

 

That’s sweet. I will study on this one. How strong you think it is


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STRONG, I pulled a non running ATV up a very steep hill last weekend (with witnesses that are on this forum) and the tow strap was attached to my ATV between the two riser bars.......
I will tell you it may be the strongest part of the frame.... I had a 240# neighbor sit in the hitch hall and it didn't move, just the rear of the ATV went down with his weight.

 

Here is a picture of it from last weekend with a lot of mud weight on it..... I used it to hold the trail marker sticks when setting up our trail last weekend... Then it started to rain as the ride started and I left it on and it collected the mud.

STRONG

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Looking into that setup now and comparing to what I’ve seen so far. Thanks for your input


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Curious as to why you want to upgrade? Ive used my stock receiver and KFI Tiger Tail to tow some RZR 1000XP's (+-1500#) out of some pretty serious mud and never had an issue.

 

if you don't mind could you post a pic of your TigerTail i seem to can't get mine tucked under good enough its sticking way out

 

It's about all the options available. Most of the add on receiver options are only available in the 2" size. I agree the standard 1 1/4" receiver will support pulling if needed, but its way to low and most accessories will bottom out if used on off road trails. I engineered my set up for my needs and agree everyone's needs are different. I purchased a 3' piece of 1 1/4" tube from Speedy Metals, a 2" receiver from Menards, have a welder, and have less than $30 in what works for my needs.

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I ice fish on Lake Michigan and Lake Erie and have front and rear hitch hauls that support flotation barrels. They install in seconds via a 5/8" hitch pin. Here is a picture of my 2006 800 how I set it up. Also a picture of the new front bumper with a 2" receiver John from ATV-GURU.com made me for my new 2019 850 SP so I can reuse the flotation setup.

Again its what works for my individual needs. Yours may be different!

 

I ice fish on Lake Michigan and Lake Erie and have front and rear hitch hauls that support flotation barrels. They install in seconds via a 5/8" hitch pin. Here is a picture of my recently sold 2006 800 how I set it up. Also a picture of the new front bumper with a 2" receiver John from ATV-GURU.com made me for my new 2019 850 SP so I can reuse the flotation setup.

Again its what works for my individual needs. Yours may be different!

that's sweet set up

 

There are a lot of adapters out therefore the 1 1/4 receivers. Here is the one that I use and it keeps the ball up high and from dragging. The 1 1/4 adapters have the same strength as the 2" units.

 

Nice yes I’m finding more and more ideas. Found something that looked pretty neat on KFIPRODUCTS site


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My 1 1/4" started breaking from ATV wagon on rocky trails so I cut it off and stuck a 1 1/4"-2" adapter into square hole that was left, welded it with gussets, Rock solid now.

 

That’s exactly what I been eyeballing. Let me ask this what could you do if your wanting to put a tiger tail on? You have to take that off every time to hitch up


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https://www.polarisatvforums.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=3466&pictureid=21362
I guess you would unless you had a 2" single to dual adapter like they sell on e-trailer

 

yea I'm just checking these out that may be what i need for real...wished i hadn't pulled the trigger on the KFI product so fast

 

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How did you install this with the stock hitch being welded to the atv already?

 

Busa2009, Take some pictures in the daylight and re-post them, its hard to see them in the dark.....


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Busa2009, Take some pictures in the daylight and re-post them, its hard to see them in the dark.....





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I need at least 3inches of clearance

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I used to make a SS stinger for the 1.250" receiver.

But I stopped making them.

 

yea but I'm looking for a way to get the right amount of clearance from the muffler, maybe i have the wrong hitch receiver adapter

 

I also made a tow loop.

But I don't make it anymore. Perhaps if you used a system that was not susceptible to heat, with a Samson 3/8" Amsteel (rated above 15,000 lbs and floats) tow strap.

By the way those tires would not last in the back country of Idaho.

 

[emoji23]yea they are awful on bare trails.


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