How the "It Fits" system works
Most of these mounts run on the "It Fits" system, which is the reason they bolt on cleanly instead of getting clamped and shimmed. The "It Fits" Adjustable Spare Tire Mount and the "It Fits" Chainsaw Mount attach to shared locations on the racks, so one set of points carries different gear as the trip changes. There is also the It Fits Universal Tool Mount Gen 2 for the odds and ends. The point of the system is repeatability: a mount that indexes to a known location goes on straight the first time and comes off just as easily.
Per-machine brackets on the same "It Fits" backbone
The "It Fits" backbone runs under both kinds of mount we stock. The per-machine kind gives you a bracket cut for one platform, so the spare tire mounts come model-specific: the Polaris General Spare Tire Mount for the General 1000, the Ranger XP Spare Tire Mount, and the Defender mount are three of them, with the full model list on the Spare Tire Mounts child. The shared-bracket kind uses rack-indexed mounts like the Quick Fist Mount Kit and the Rail and Chase Rack Accessory Mount that attach to a rack you already own. If you have the rack, add the shared bracket. If you do not, the per-machine mount stands on its own.
The three things riders bolt on most
Riders come here for three jobs, and each has its own child. Carrying a spare is the deepest: Spare Tire Mounts covers the "It Fits" adjustable mount plus per-model mounts for the General, Ranger XP, Defender, and more. Hauling a saw is next: Chainsaw Mounts holds the "It Fits" Chainsaw Mount and the Chainsaw Roll Bar Mount for 1.75-inch bars. Carrying a firearm is the third: Gun Mounts is a smaller set right now, anchored by the Polaris RZR Ultimate Gun Rack/Grab Handle/Lug Wrench. Mounts pair directly with the racks under cargo & racks, since the "It Fits" points live on both.
Frequently asked questions
What is the "It Fits" mounting system?
"It Fits" is a bracket system that indexes to shared, known locations on the racks so mounts bolt on straight instead of getting clamped and shimmed. The "It Fits" Adjustable Spare Tire Mount and "It Fits" Chainsaw Mount both attach to those shared points, which means one set of locations can carry different gear as your trip changes.
Can I add mounts to a rack I already have?
Yes. Rack-indexed mounts like the Quick Fist Mount Kit and the Rail and Chase Rack Accessory Mount attach to a rack you already own, and the "It Fits" mounts share rack locations too. If you have the rack, you add the shared bracket. If you do not run a rack, the per-machine mounts, like the model-specific spare tire mounts, stand on their own.
Do the mounts require drilling?
The "It Fits" and rack-indexed mounts are designed to bolt on without drilling, attaching to shared or existing points rather than cutting new holes. Per-machine mounts are keyed to a specific platform's mounting locations for the same reason. Check the individual product page for the exact hardware and mounting points for your machine before you order.
Which mounts fit my machine?
Spare tire mounts come model-specific, so we stock separate versions for machines like the Polaris General 1000, Ranger XP, and Defender, with the full model list on the Spare Tire Mounts child. The "It Fits" Adjustable Spare Tire Mount and It Fits Universal Tool Mount Gen 2 span more machines through the shared system. Confirm your exact model and trim on the product's fitment chart.
From MaxtOffroad
The universal-clamp spare tire mount is a classic trail headache: it never quite indexes, and it works loose over rough miles. What sold us on the per-model mounts here is that they are cut for one machine, so the Polaris General Spare Tire Mount for the General 1000 lands on real mounting points and stays put. Pair it with the "It Fits" system and the same rack carries a saw one weekend and a spare the next, off brackets that go on straight every time.
