WARN 79958 ProVantage Side x Side Straight Plow Blade - 72"

My Dislike is Warn has no customer support. I had questions on blade, contacted Warn customer support they responded with support number, Thats the last I heard from them in over a month, failed to respond to 3 emails and customer support number leaves you hanging on phone for 30 min then disconnects. Instruction sheet for mounting looks like it was drawn up by 3rd grade child.

Finding the right parts can be pretty confusing, so allow me to explain the ProVantage System.The entire plow consists of four parts:1. Vehicle-specific mount kit (One of many part numbers. Check the Warn website to find the one for your particular vehicle.)2. Push tube assembly (P/N 92100 or 78100; depending on which type of mounting kit you use)3. A Plow blade (P/N 78950, 78954, 78960, 80954, or 80960; two different styles (straight blade and tapered), three different widths (50", 54", 60")4. Lift (usually a winch w/ roller fairlead. Alternatively, Warn P/N 84600 is a dedicated lifter)For #1 and #2, there are two basic types: Center Mount and Front Mount.Most vehicles have a center-mount kit available, many have a front-mount kit. If you have the front-mount kit available, I would recommend it, as it allows the plow to lift higher. I've found that it lifts high enough that I can reach over the front rack and turn the plow without leaving my ATV.*** If you select a front mount kit, you need to select the front-mount push tube assembly, P/N 92100*** If you select a center mount kit, you need to select the center-mount push tube assembly, P/N 78100#3 is self explanatory, select from one of 5 blade options.#4, If you're buying and installing a winch along with the rest of the components, make sure you read the instructions for the front mount. On mine, parts of the front mount kit replace a couple components on the winch mount kit, so right after you finish installing the winch mount, you've got to take it apart to install the plow mount. Because of this, I strongly recommend buying a WARN winch mount, regardless of what winch you put in it. Warn winch mounts should be compatible with Warn plow mounts.Any decent ROLLER fairlead will work. DO NOT USE A HAWSE-STYLE FAIRLEAD. In addition to their regular fairleads (which will work acceptably) Warn sells a roller fairlead specifically designed for plowing, P/N 69373. This fairlead has a very large bottom roller to reduce the tightness of the bend and extend winch cable life. Warn also sells a 8' synthetic plow lift rope (P/N 68560) to save wear and tear on your regular winch cable. The synthetic rope is much larger than a standard winch line. You'll get a lot more life out of it than a regular wire cable.I recommend a fast winch - you'll be raising and lowering dozens of times while plowing. Make sure you mount your winch control in a convenient location - you don't want to have to reach for it each time.There are a few useful options available:1. Power Pivot (P/N 79360) - Electric motor rotates the plow blade. If you're doing a lot of plowing, this might be useful.2. Bucket Loader Conversion (P/N 83133, 84133, or 85133, depending on blade width) - converts a regular plow blade into a bucket loader for handling loose material (sand, gravel, topsoil, mulch, etc.)There are a few hangups you'll have in certain situations. For instance, if you want to use an assembled plow on two different model ATVs, it may or may not work. The vehicle-specific mounting kit contains two "tabs" that bolt on to the push tube and allow it to quickly attach to the mount. The tabs for one model may or may not be the same height or spacing as tabs for another model.If you're trying to have two plows for one ATV (one regular plow and one with the "bucket" conversion) you'll be missing a set of the aforementioned "tabs" for the second plow, and you'll need to contact WARN to obtain a second set. They've been sending them out for free, but contact them first to confirm.Once you've got all the correct parts, assembly SHOULD be fairly straightforward. Unfortunately, you'll be reading from 3-5 different assembly manuals simultaneously, one for each of the parts you purchased, so it can be a little confusing. This is my only real gripe with the whole kit so far.

Have not actually used this to plow snow yet, I will update the review once I do. However, I am disappointed in the lack of quality instructions to install this plow and with Warn's technical support. Before I purchased this plow system, I called Warn to see if the plow would work with my KFI winch mount plate that I had just installed. The technician replied, sure it should work, and he didn't see any documentation stating that it wouldn't work. Well, when I got the plow sure enough it would work with the mount, so I had to order the Warn winch mount plate. After I got the plate, the install instructions are weak at best. Additionally in order to get the winch contactor installed I had to drill holes in the winch plate since they don't have a place for it on the back of the mount. For the plow since you order 3 parts each come with their own instructions. Make sure you read all three boxes of instructions first. Installation was a pain and doesn't go smoothly. You will probably need two people in parts of the process to make it easier. Finally, the bottom skid plate doesn't fit back on right with the plow installed so you will have to buy longer mounting screws and washers to get it back on. Last but not least, once installed I went to raise and lower the plow and the cheap plastic pulley, they include with this part snapped. I was worried about this when I bought this part since there are plenty on- line reviews with complaints about this part. Well hopefully I can get a warranty replacement pulley from Warn, but I am also going look at metal pulleys. Everything else looks well built, and solid, just disappointed with the process and for this price the installation and pulley quality should be better from a quality company like Warn.

I use it for relocating snow off of our roads, here in Montana.

Had to order parts repeatedly to complete all so was happy as can be when all finally matched up. The plow isn't the issue or the brackett. Each piece was brought in individually! Needs to be a set and all would 5 star perfect!

Bought bucket conversion kit and everything installed well onto the blade.Blade appears well engineered with no manufacturing defects. Satisfied with product at this time.

Good product

Very solid, easy to install, I use it to remove snow in parking for 2 year

Very good and strongly builded

Well constructed, good engineering between components. A little more money than some of the others, but worth it.I would recommend the front mount push tube assembly vs the mid mount now that I've owned both. The front mount plow is smaller to store in the off season, is easier to attach, but most importantly the significantly improved clearance under the ATV when the plow is attached is a huge advantage.