Hidden winch question (1 Viewer)
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I see MetalTech Goblin front bumpers on stock trucks all the time, and they weigh 104lbs (I have one on order for my truck). I did replace my shocks/struts recently, though, all struts should be replaced no later than 100k miles, so for that reason you may have a small issue. All four corners cost me $280.00, plus I got a $50 Visa gift card back, from Rock Auto (Gabriel shocks/struts for a 2007 V8 4runner).
DIY hidden winch mount ideas
Looking to install 10K winch in a hidden winch mount behind OEM bumper. Anybody willing to share their build pictures and notes. I seen BudBuild hidden winch mount and it seems easy enough to duplicate. SSO hidden winch mount seems to be the obvious easy choice. I already have WARN universal...
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Short term it is fine. More than a year you will see some sag.
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From that thread, I'm understanding that there are not any good incognito options? I don't want to throw a few hundred dollars at this and it be the weak link in recovery. I would rather save and do it right the 1st time. Is a new bumper recommended for optimum strength? I was trying to save weight and money but I'll defer to the fabricators on here that know more about this. I'll wait a while and save more money if that's the right direction to go (new bumper).DIY hidden winch mount ideas
Looking to install 10K winch in a hidden winch mount behind OEM bumper. Anybody willing to share their build pictures and notes. I seen BudBuild hidden winch mount and it seems easy enough to duplicate. SSO hidden winch mount seems to be the obvious easy choice. I already have WARN universal...
ASFIR still makes a hidden winch option for Prado 120 (GX470) and Prado 150 (GX460). Should work.
None are available at the time of my build.
There are a couple option beside SSO group buys that are available now.
lfdoffroad.com
There are a couple option beside SSO group buys that are available now.
LFD Off Road - Adjustable Hidden Winch Mount - GX470
When you want to add a winch, but want to keep your stock look, or don't want the added weight of an aftermarket bumper! Our Adjustable Hidden winch m...
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Thanks!!None are available at the time of my build.
There are a couple option beside SSO group buys that are available now.
LFD Off Road - Adjustable Hidden Winch Mount - GX470
When you want to add a winch, but want to keep your stock look, or don't want the added weight of an aftermarket bumper! Our Adjustable Hidden winch m...
Dan, is this the asfir one you mentioned?
I'm not in any rush for a hidden winch mount or new front bumper. Will probably just wait until an SSO group buy comes around. If this asfir one doesn't have the same concerns that I've read around the bud built one, this seems like a solid option, too.
Look for land cruiser 120 series
I'm an idiot. I saw prado and clicked the most recent year available.
Here's the one for the 120 series crusier (2004 since that's what I have).
Here's the one for the 120 series crusier (2004 since that's what I have).
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JUst dropping this here for future reference.
Please note that the Prado (LandCruiser) 120 and the Lexus GX470 are almost identical and we have had many customers in the USA purchase plates for this vehicle. There is a group on Facebook "GXOR" that you can visit to see how some of them have assembled our products.
However, we have ourselves have never test fitted our products on a Lexus GX470, and as such we cannot confirm that there will be a 100% fit without need for modification. As such, should you decide to purchase any items, the responsibility would be yours only.
The Hidden Winch Plate weighs approximately 25 kg and the Gear & Transfer Plate weighs 11.5 kg. I have attached BOM drawings for your review.
Regarding freight, it would actually be more expensive to send together as both they could not be sent via the cheaper system, whereas separately the Gear & Transfer plate could be, thus saving expenses. Furthermore the freight charge for the plates that can be ordered directly via our web site are largely subsidized by us.
There is no welding or drilling involved in assembly. They are bolted onto the original vehicle holes.
Best regards,
Happy New Year J
Please note that the Prado (LandCruiser) 120 and the Lexus GX470 are almost identical and we have had many customers in the USA purchase plates for this vehicle. There is a group on Facebook "GXOR" that you can visit to see how some of them have assembled our products.
However, we have ourselves have never test fitted our products on a Lexus GX470, and as such we cannot confirm that there will be a 100% fit without need for modification. As such, should you decide to purchase any items, the responsibility would be yours only.
The Hidden Winch Plate weighs approximately 25 kg and the Gear & Transfer Plate weighs 11.5 kg. I have attached BOM drawings for your review.
Regarding freight, it would actually be more expensive to send together as both they could not be sent via the cheaper system, whereas separately the Gear & Transfer plate could be, thus saving expenses. Furthermore the freight charge for the plates that can be ordered directly via our web site are largely subsidized by us.
There is no welding or drilling involved in assembly. They are bolted onto the original vehicle holes.
Best regards,
Happy New Year J
