P500 Bumper manufacturers

[Ketch]

Looking for recommendations of various bumpers/brush guards for the 500/520. What I’ve seen so far
1. Bison
2. Grizzly
3. Strong made
4. Honda oem
5. Extreme metal products
6. Anyone else worth considering?

 

[Admin]

 

[hallic]

Paging @Alan ...

He had a post a while back, Hi-lift makes a 3 foot UTV jack and tube mounts, he's had/has a cool pic of his P5 with the hi-lift jack as a front bumper... I'm sure others do too, his was just one of the first that popped up when I searched for it.

 

[gjbtoyo]

Outkast Fabworx

 

[Alan aka Davinci]

Paging @Alan ...

He had a post a while back, Hi-lift makes a 3 foot UTV jack and tube mounts, he's had/has a cool pic of his P5 with the hi-lift jack as a front bumper... I'm sure others do too, his was just one of the first that popped up when I searched for it.

 

[DaddyDubbs]

You will likely get as many recommendations as there are choices, so here is mine...

I chose the Strong-Made bumper primarily because I like the winch mounted a little higher than on some other setups, plus it gave me a place to mount a small light bar.

Probably no wrong or bad choice, it just depends on what you are looking for.
Good luck.

 

[Ketch]

You will likely get as many recommendations as there are choices, so here is mine...
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I chose the Strong-Made bumper primarily because I like the winch mounted a little higher than on some other setups, plus it gave me a place to mount a small light bar.

Probably no wrong or bad choice, it just depends on what you are looking for.
Good luck.

How was install? Does it go over stock front or use the same mounting bolts?

 

[KyGal83]

Looking for recommendations of various bumpers/brush guards for the 500/520. What I’ve seen so far
1. Bison
2. Grizzly
3. Strong made
4. Honda oem
5. Extreme metal products
6. Anyone else worth considering?

Outkast Fabworx

Shopping for bumpers also. I have the same question. I like the Outkast Front Bumper. However, I would like it without the name cut out and that is apparently not something they can do.

 

[DaddyDubbs]

@Ketch - Install is pretty easy, mount to OEM front bumper assembly by 4 included u-bolts as shown in attached photos, top and front. 2 nuts are a pain to get at as shown by arrow, I can’t remember if I used a crows foot or stubby wrench or both but take your time, cuss a bit and you’ll get it (haha).

 

[rustyneversleeps]

Those Bison bumpers have been high on my list, but not sure I like the lower winch mounting position. Is the Strong Made one the best regarding protection/functionality as far as the winch mounting options go?

Edit - just looked at those OutKast bumpers and they look like they come with tabs for a higher winch mount also.

 

[DaddyDubbs]

Those Bison bumpers have been high on my list, but not sure I like the lower winch mounting position. Is the Strong Made one the best regarding protection/functionality as far as the winch mounting options go?

Edit - just looked at those OutKast bumpers and they look like they come with tabs for a higher winch mount also.

Sorry if this seems like a cop-out reply...
Since I have no experience with any other bumper manufacturer, I can't give an objective answer to your question, I'm sure there are many fine bumper manufacturers and in a certain area, one may outshine another, for example, it looks like some manufacturers have a little more protection over the headlights than the Strong-Made, but so far that hasn't been a problem for me.

I personally like having the winch mounted high, much easier to get to when stuck knee deep in a mud puddle (ask me how I know).
I have been happy with the Strong-Made, but that's not to say I wouldn't be just as happy with any other manufacturer.

 

[highpocket74]

You will likely get as many recommendations as there are choices, so here is mine...
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I chose the Strong-Made bumper primarily because I like the winch mounted a little higher than on some other setups, plus it gave me a place to mount a small light bar.

Probably no wrong or bad choice, it just depends on what you are looking for.
Good luck.

The strong made shop is who is making my talon shifter plates and currently fabricating some boxes for me. I've known Kevin since I was a kid. Everything they make is excellent quality. They are 5 miles from my house! Quite convenient for me.

I have the Honda steel bumbper on my Talon for the winch mounting but it's not very tough. Over priced in my opinion for something that is not very durable. I would not recommend it.

 

[Bigtee]

I have the Strong Made on my P1000-5 and love it. I also have one setting in the garage for my new P520 if it ever delivers.

 

[Bigtee]

Here it is on the P1000-5 with winch and cube lights installed.

 

[Mudder]

Strongmade design. Winch up high and bar to hold on to in slippery mud. Have it on the P500 and the EMP version on my Polaris Ace. Good protection in woods oops situations
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[Peter_72]

The strong made shop is who is making my talon shifter plates and currently fabricating some boxes for me. I've known Kevin since I was a kid. Everything they make is excellent quality. They are 5 miles from my house! Quite convenient for me.

I have the Honda steel bumbper on my Talon for the winch mounting but it's not very tough. Over priced in my opinion for something that is not very durable. I would not recommend it.

I had no idea that they were in Louisiana, and only an hour from where I live. Do they have a storefront or do they let you in because you know him?

 

[highpocket74]

No storefront and I don’t think they sell but through dealerships. They won’t even let me sell! Check their website and see if they sell only but I doubt.

 

[Mudder]

No storefront and I don’t think they sell but through dealerships. They won’t even let me sell! Check their website and see if they sell only but I doubt.

Next time you see your buddy, tell him Thanks from Mudder for making a great bumper. (I’ll overlook that one inside lower nut thats a pain to reach.)

 

[Alan aka Davinci]

Strongmade design. Winch up high and bar to hold on to in slippery mud. Have it on the P500 and the EMP version on my Polaris Ace. Good protection in woods oops situations
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Are those EMP versions fun to ride and are the pretty stable?

 

[Mudder]

Are those EMP versions fun to ride and are the pretty stable?

If talking about the Polaris 570 Ace, its a blast (60 mph). Driver sits low for a better COG, but you can’t get crazy on fast turns, but it will fish tale great for sliding. I take when the wife rides her ATV.
But I don’t drive like this guy on his 325 Ace.

 

[The Green Goat]

If talking about the Polaris 570 Ace, its a blast (60 mph). Driver sits low for a better COG, but you can’t get crazy on fast turns, but it will fish tale great for sliding. I take when the wife rides her ATV.
But I don’t drive like this guy on his 325 Ace.

That fella is almost definitely going to end up with a broken neck.