Product Description
RZR REAR 2" RECEIVER HITCH
- Strongest RZR XP 1000 / XP Turbo hitch available (patent-pending)
- Hitch plate mounts directly to the frame, not just the four radius rod bolts
- Upgrades frame to true double-shear radius rod mounting, increasing strength by 100%
- Easy access for transmission & differential fluid service
- Twin tow hook points
- Reinforced & gusseted 2" receiver tube eliminates flex and bending of hitch
- 150 lb tongue weight rating
- Durable black powdercoat finish
- Made in USA
STRONG, DOUBLE-SHEAR HITCH DESIGN
Thunderhawk's patent-pending double-shear mounting plate design is the key to building the strongest RZR XP 1000 / XP Turbo rear receiver hitch. This is the only hitch available that does NOT apply additional strain to the four radius rod bolts when towing, and strengthens the radius rods and the rear frame at all times. The Thunderhawk rear receiver hitch replaces the original four-bolt radius rod stiffener plate and features additional frame mounting points (at both the top and bottom) to securely mount the hitch directly to the frame without relying only on the four radius rod bolts for mounting. By mounting the hitch to the frame in this fashion, towing loads are transferred directly to the frame to provide superior strength and eliminate damage to the radius rod bolts.
STRENGTHENS FRAME & SUSPENSION
Thunderhawk's patent-pending double-shear mounting plate upgrades the stock RZR's suspension from a single-shear radius rod mount to a much stronger double-shear design. Thunderhawk's double-shear mounting plate creates a second frame mount for the radius rods that is securely attached directly to the frame to support the rear of the radius rods. With the radius rods now supported on both the front (through the stock frame) and the rear (through the Thunderhawk double-shear plate), we have doubled the strength of the radius rod mounts, eliminating frame flex and stopping the problem of deforming, elongating (egging-out) & cracking around the radius rod mounting holes in the RZR XP1000 / XP Turbo frame. Thunderhawk's double-shear design provides a major benefit by increasing frame and suspension strength even when you unhook the trailer and hit the trails.
BUILT FOR EASY SERVICE & DURABILITY
Thunderhawk'S rear receiver hitch features a differential fluid service access hole so that you can easily check and top-off differential fluid without having to remove the hitch, and a durable black powdercoat finish. The receiver tube is an automotive-grade, reinforced 2" receiver tubes for superior strength, durability and proper fitment with standard 2" towing accessories. Double gussets eliminate deflection of the receiver tube when towing, and twin tow hook points provide easy attachment of tow hooks when necessary. The factory tow point is still accessible too. The tongue weight rating for this hitch is 150 lbs. Made in USA. Please Note: Some photos of installed hitches are white or red for photo clarity, all hitches shipped out are powdercoated black.
WHY CHOOSE THUNDERHAWK PERFORMANCE ?
Well, with over 20 years serving the side-by-side UTV community, there are many great reasons to buy Thunderhawk Performance products. It's probably easiest to START HERE for answers to the most common questions, or feel free to give us a call anytime to learn everything you want to know.
Fitment and Installation
FITS :
- 2014 - 2023 Polaris RZR XP 1000
- 2014 - 2023 Polaris RZR XP-4 1000
- 2016 - 2021 Polaris RZR XP Turbo
- 2016 - 2021 Polaris RZR XP-4 Turbo
SPECIAL FITMENT NOTES
- Fits with stock, and most aftermarket radius rods -
- Because the Thunderhawk Double-Shear Hitches feature direct frame mounting, fitment of these hitches are affected by the width of the radius rods (where the bolt passes through at the frame end). Polaris has used two different styles of factory-installed radius rods on the RZR - their standard, straight radius rods (1 3/8" width) and their High-Clearance radius rods with spacers (1 3/4" total width). Thunderhawk Performance makes hitches to fit both. If you have either of these stock radius rods, we know what you need - Just select your vehicle & options and we'll send the correct hitch for your RZR. There are also dozens of aftermarket radius rods which may be 1 3/8" wide, 1 3/4" wide or some other odd-ball dimension. To assure that you receive the correct hitch for any RZR that is equipped with aftermarket radius rods, we ask that you verify the measurement of your radius rods (see photos above) before ordering.
- Does NOT fit with with the Polaris rear bumper or aftermarket frame-mount bumpers with low cross tubes (see photos above) -
- Does NOT fit with aftermarket bumpers using four-bolt radius rod plate for lower mounting (see photos above) -
- If you have one of the light-duty brush-guard bumpers that have a lower mount that uses a four-bolt plate to replace the factory radius rod plate, then you can't fit any hitch (you probably also want to get rid of that bumper before you hit something and damage your rear suspension).
- Does NOT fit RZR XP Turbo S (72" wide model) or RS-1 (single-seat) -
COMPLETE KIT
- Includes all necessary hardware and illustrated step-by-step instructions
- Installs easily in about 45-60 minutes
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
- Thunderhawk RZR Double-Shear Rear Receiver Hitch Instructions
- NOTE: For 2014-2015 RZR please follow instructions included with hitch, which include minor variations in installation details
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Thunderhawk Performance Receiver Hitch, Rear, Heavy-Duty, Double-Shear
fits perfect works great
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High Quality, Beefy Hitch
If you are looking for a heavy duty hitch, this is it. Very solid and the additional mounts above and below the radius arms really beef this up.
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RZR Hitch
Very well built hitch. Extremely fast shipper. Great instructions.
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Receiver hitch
My original intention was to order one of the hitches off of Amazon but, these guys chimed in on a forum post that I posted asking a question. I am glad they did, this product is far superior in strength and has many mor attachment points. I needed it to mount a cargo rack and I think it fits my needs nicely. Mounting was straight forward and had excellent instructions. Highly recommend
