Hidden Winch Mount Fitment (SDHQ Hidden Winch Mount)

[karrjacked]

BLUF - What are the real differences in hidden winch mounting on GX 460s?

As the title reads I have some questions regarding the fitment of winch mounts between 2010-2013 vs 2014 and up. I have a 2011 GX 460 and without completely chopping up the front want to add a winch. I love how the SDHQ has additional side supports with integrated recovery points and it looks like the most sturdy option as well. The issue is they cannot verify fitment on my model year.

I believe I would have to:

1. Make my own measurements to cut out the fairlead hole.
2. Extend the fairlead with spacers/washers to bring it forward to meet the bumper for proper fitment.

LFD makes a mount that is adjustable for depth and is compatible with all years, making me think it is at least possible but without access to a newer gen I cannot verify the depth measurements.

Does anyone have experience or insight on this?

 

[r2m]

Just keep in mind your pull angles for the fairlead.
I've seen some hidden winches with the fairlead low and slightly recessed, as the GX bumpers on the '14's and up pull inward a little below the belt line.
I'd make sure the that I could pull/be pulled and any steep angle: left, right and upward.
Just my .02¢.

 

[Jstawgn]

Looks like a very nicely built mount. Very expensive. Claims to increase bumper clearance about 4” but not clear of that means you doing bumper chop or not. The bumper needs to be chopped anyway to prevent damage off road. Looks like it comes with filler plate below bumper to replace the splash shield. If this prevent having chopped fender liner. It worth its weight in gold when you have zero plans to install snorkel.