Hidden winch mount

[highrisk]

I was looking a for skid plats and ran across a link that to Asfir. As I was looking I noticed they had a hidden winch mount for sale. I know some interest has been expressed in these. Thought I would share.

Hidden winch mount

 

[Markuson]

I was looking a for skid plats and ran across a link that to Asfir. As I was looking I noticed they had a hidden winch mount for sale. I know some interest has been expressed in these. Thought I would share.

Hidden winch mount

They mention that there is room for a "small winch..." but they don't mention how small, "small" is.

 

[highrisk]

12,000 lbs is small........right?

 

[Markuson]

12,000 lbs is small........right?

The vehicle in their photo seems to be one of the older, shorty Rav4's (or similar)...which is small indeed....

 

[RTaylor]

I have an Asfir hidden winch mount but it does not fit. YMMV.

*edited below for search results*

 

[highrisk]

I have an Asfir hidden winch mount but it does not fit. YMMV.

That is good to know. When you say it doesn't fit do you mean that it doesn't even bolt up properly or you can't get an acceptable winch in it?

 

[RTaylor]

That is good to know. When you say it doesn't fit do you mean that it doesn't even bolt up properly or you can't get an acceptable winch in it?

It did not bolt up to the frame rails. Must be a difference in the US specs.

*EDIT: you must remove the end caps on the frame (4 bolts per side) and then it will line up to the frame rails.

 

[highrisk]

That's what I was wondering. Oh well so much for that idea.

 

[Desert Yeti]

check Revoffroad.com, They make nice ones for Tundras

 

[mwm4211]

anyone have experience with the Trail Tailor's:
HIDDEN WINCH MOUNT - 200 SERIES??

200 Series Hidden Winch Mount

Made from CNC cut and bent 1/4" steel with black powdercoating

Designed to fit up to a ComeUp 12.5rs winch with maximum dimensions of 24" W x 8.1" H x 6.3" D

Cutting of the factory grill support and bumper cover are required for install

 

[indycole]

anyone have experience with the Trail Tailor's:
HIDDEN WINCH MOUNT - 200 SERIES??

200 Series Hidden Winch Mount

Made from CNC cut and bent 1/4" steel with black powdercoating

Designed to fit up to a ComeUp 12.5rs winch with maximum dimensions of 24" W x 8.1" H x 6.3" D

Cutting of the factory grill support and bumper cover are required for install

A couple forum members have used this mount. @reevesci may be able to connect the dots.

 

[mcgaskins]

anyone have experience with the Trail Tailor's:
HIDDEN WINCH MOUNT - 200 SERIES??

200 Series Hidden Winch Mount

Made from CNC cut and bent 1/4" steel with black powdercoating

Designed to fit up to a ComeUp 12.5rs winch with maximum dimensions of 24" W x 8.1" H x 6.3" D

Cutting of the factory grill support and bumper cover are required for install

I'd like to get this as well, but the information about it is incredibly sparse. I know 1-2 people here have put it on, but they don't post much and didn't include a super detailed write up or anything. I won't be willing to experiment with it until there is more transparency around what needs to be done to fit it on the truck.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Trail Tailor in bumper winch plate install

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

I'd like to get this as well, but the information about it is incredibly sparse. I know 1-2 people here have put it on, but they don't post much and didn't include a super detailed write up or anything. I won't be willing to experiment with it until there is more transparency around what needs to be done to fit it on the truck.

That's all that's bought it (6 total) between the early and late 200 model. I've posted the install PDF once or twice for people asking; somewhere in the 200 forum.

J

 

[Orange Hat]

I plan on getting this installed by the shop about to do my Tough Dog suspension lift...that is if they do a good job with the lift!

From what I’ve seen, this unit (Trail Tailor) looks to be strongly built and fits well with great customer support to boot.

 

[MTKID]

Any of those 6 sold get into an LX, by chance?

 

[lrowe_csp]

It did not bolt up to the frame rails. Must be a difference in the US specs.

*EDIT: you must remove the end caps on the frame (4 bolts per side) and then it will line up to the frame rails.

Forge Specialties had no problem installing the Asfir hidden winch mount and a Warn Zeon winch on my 2014 200 series.

 

[nalabama]

I got a killer deal on a 10K Warn Zeon winch ($575 OTD), wondering if anyone has tried this winch in the Trail Tailor mount?

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Any of those 6 sold get into an LX, by chance?

Not to my knowledge.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

I got a killer deal on a 10K Warn Zeon winch ($575 OTD), wondering if anyone has tried this winch in the Trail Tailor mount?

It'll work dimension wise... but you have to relocate the controller head (control pack) Warn makes a relocation kit for this.

J