ATV Upgrades: How To Install Winch on Can Am Renegade (Every Step)

Every step of how to install a winch on your Can Am Renegade. See tools, parts, time required as well as some tips to make sure your winch install goes smoothly.

0:32 Tools Required
0:48 How To Begins Part 1: Removing Stock Parts
1:54 Part 2: Mounting Winch
3:47 Part 3: Winch Wiring
4:16 Mounting Solenoid
6:30 Handle Bar Switch Installation
7:31 Remote Plug Installation

Time Required:12+ Beers
(4+Hours for First Attempt)

Cost: $150+

Difficulty: Medium

Parts Required:
-Winch of Choice (We Used Badland 3500Lb From Harbor Freight)
-Winch I Prefer w/ Bigger Budget: https://amzn.to/2Wnh5bw
-KFI Winch Mounting Kit (Gen 2 Machines 2012+): https://amzn.to/2TsS4YR
-KFI Winch Mounting Kit (Gen 1Machines 07-11): https://amzn.to/2FXl1Jb

Milwaukee Impact and Drill I Use Everyday: (Makes this Job ALOT Easier)
-Best Value Combo W/ Battery: https://amzn.to/2zf7pXJ

Tools Required For Mounting
-7mm, `10mm, 11mm, 13mm, 14mm Sockets: https://amzn.to/3cflFy8
-7mm, 10mm, 13mm, Wrenches: https://amzn.to/2xN21uw
-Pop Rivet Pliers: https://amzn.to/2Wb2AHF
-Plier Set: https://amzn.to/2Wo6kWo
-Screw Driver Set: https://amzn.to/2zkw9gW
-Torx T-29 Torx T-40 Star Bits: https://amzn.to/3ccAu4F
-4mm Allen: https://amzn.to/2SUQWyI
-13mm Ratcheting Wrench: https://amzn.to/2zubK9q
-Sharpie, Zip Locks, Tape: (To Label Parts as they Come off)

Tools Required for Wiring
-Wire Strippers: https://amzn.to/2WOVR5F
-T-Tap Wire Connectors: https://amzn.to/2MFSZCs
-Electrical Tape: https://amzn.to/3fsRSnw
-Di-Electric Grease: https://amzn.to/2YIEkyg
-Zip Ties: https://amzn.to/3bakajy
-Step Up Drill Bit: https://amzn.to/3cdgWNt
-Best Drill Bits IMO: https://amzn.to/3bduVRS


This video is about installing a harbor freight 3500lb badland winch on a 2014 Can Am Renegade, my hope is that it is helpful for anyone installing any winch on any atv.

Let me know in the comments if you have any thoughts or suggestions on how to improve this video, or any thoughts on this topic in general. I'm Danny with Escape Powersports I really want to thank ya'll for watching, and until next time, we'll see ya'll on the trails.



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