Mounting kits are engineered together as a system to provide maximum pulling power while withstanding the stresses encountered in winching operations. WARN mounting systems bolt directly to the ATV's structure - no cutting or fabrication required. During winching, the combination of a WARN winch and WARN mounting kit distributes the weight of the pulling load throughout the ATV's frame, providing extra stability and minimizing the possibility of damaging the ATV or affecting its ride and handling. WARN winches and mounting kits are field tested to full winch capacity to provide the best performance standards in the industry and give you the results you expect.