DRT rear bumper

2witzmans · Sep 28, 2024

Hello. We have a XP Ultimate and Wondering if anyone purchased a rear bumper from DRT? We installed it but the brackets don't connect to the bed of it. There's no where to attach the brackets. Wonder if it's because it has a dump bed? Thanks

JTBarlow · Sep 29, 2024

DRT Rear Bumper Installation guide.

2witzmans · Sep 29, 2024

JTBarlow said:
DRT Rear Bumper Installation guide.

Yep that's the instructions we watched. Easy. But the brackets at the end do not mount to anything on the frame. Very odd.
Thanks

JTBarlow · Sep 29, 2024

Ah I see what you mean. The video isn’t really clear on those. The driver side appears to bolt to the outer hinge plate but it doesn’t show what he’s bolting to on the passenger side. You might try calling them and asking for some clarification.

2witzmans · Sep 29, 2024

Yep. Thank you. There is nothing to bolt either side of bumper to unit. Will call tomorrow. Thx

Woodscruiser · Sep 30, 2024

I put one on my Northstar and found it to be a tad bit of a challenge. It did not mention removing and discarding the drip edge under the bed. Then had to cut out a chunk of the heat shield to get to one of the mounting holes. But all in all it went on, looks bad azz, and the lights are great. Would recommend it. Versus ... nothing but plastic!

Woodscruiser · Sep 30, 2024

Here are a couple shots

Woodscruiser · Sep 30, 2024

I'm sure the ADV and yours is different.

RavenGS · Sep 30, 2024

2witzmans said:
Yep. Thank you. There is nothing to bolt either side of bumper to unit. Will call tomorrow. Thx

I agree. This screen capture shows two brackets, which the video says bolt the bumper to. One is above the installers hand with two holes in it, the other to the outboard of the red wire shown on the drivers side.

On my Xpedition XP5 these brackets do not exist; nor are they shown in the service manual on the cargo box frame exploded views.
Will love to hear what DRT has to say.

2witzmans · Sep 30, 2024

Woodscruiser said:
I put one on my Northstar and found it to be a tad bit of a challenge. It did not mention removing and discarding the drip edge under the bed. Then had to cut out a chunk of the heat shield to get to one of the mounting holes. But all in all it went on, looks bad azz, and the lights are great. Would recommend it. Versus ... nothing but plastic!

Mmmmm. We called the manufacturer. They said we were missing two brackets! What? Still don't know how the new brackets could help? Theres just dead space. Did yours have 4 brackets? W e told them it doesn't make sense. We'll see. Otherwise I like the Look of it. But no strength w/o brackets. Thanks!

RavenGS · Sep 30, 2024

2witzmans said:
We called the manufacturer. They said we were missing two brackets!

Love to know what model they were installing the bumper on!

RavenGS · Sep 30, 2024

I got curious, so I took a photo of my XP5. Underside of box looks nothing like theirs.

2witzmans · Sep 30, 2024

RavenGS said:
Love to know what model they were installing the bumper on!

We have a Xpedition XP Ultimate. In description it says it's for all Xpeditions 4&5 seaters

2witzmans · Sep 30, 2024

RavenGS said:
I got curious, so I took a photo of my XP5. Underside of box looks nothing like theirs.
View attachment 3493 View attachment 3494

Top pic looks like ours

RavenGS · Sep 30, 2024

Wonder if Polaris made a late design change to remove the brackets? The Polaris "bumper" attaches a whole different way.
Well sad part is, I won't be buying the bumper! I do like it.
2witzmans - Thank you for surfacing this issue, it's a deal breaker for me.

2witzmans · Sep 30, 2024

RavenGS said:
Wonder if Polaris made a late design change to remove the brackets? The Polaris "bumper" attaches a whole different way.
Well sad part is, I won't be buying the bumper! I do like it.
2witzmans - Thank you for surfacing this issue, it's a deal breaker for me.

We'll post what happens with the new brackets. Again, we do like the look tho.
Husband said to buy the Polaris one then you know it will fit.

2witzmans · Oct 18, 2024

Update to original post. We just rcvd the two small brackets! DRT had to make them . We ran out and did a dry fit and they look like they will work! We're shocked! Didn't think possible. We're hunting now so will update after installed. Like we said we like the look of the bumper. Fueled UTV was on the stick! Impressed with both places. Thanks

cek · Oct 18, 2024

2witzmans said:
Update to original post. We just rcvd the two small brackets! DRT had to make them . We ran out and did a dry fit and they look like they will work! We're shocked! Didn't think possible. We're hunting now so will update after installed. Like we said we like the look of the bumper. Fueled UTV was on the stick! Impressed with both places. Thanks

The guys at fueled are rock stars. Always willing to help. If I need something I always try to buy from them. They are all enthusiasts and enjoy it as much as we do.

2witzmans · Oct 22, 2024

2witzmans said:
Update to original post. We just rcvd the two small brackets! DRT had to make them . We ran out and did a dry fit and they look like they will work! We're shocked! Didn't think possible. We're hunting now so will update after installed. Like we said we like the look of the bumper. Fueled UTV was on the stick! Impressed with both places. Thanks

Finally did final install! THE BRACKETS WORKED! We are so happy . Bumper is very nice and sturdy. Thanks everyone. Love this forum.

fasted54 · Oct 29, 2024

Does the bumper block much of the camera view? Like the hitch area?

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