Trail Tailor in bumper winch plate install (1 Viewer)

[JetSurfer]

This thread definitely needs more pictures.

I will be sure to take lots of pics when I install.

 

[WoodyCreature]

Just received my winch plate. Will install with pics and progress in the spring. Until then here’s a shot of the TT tow points.

 

[JetSurfer]

Pretty easy install on my 2018 - just take your time.
I would skip the powder coat and just rattle can it yourself. Mine was pretty chipped up on arrival-
Jason promptly refunded the powder cost though. Good product. Good guy.

I am also starting to vinyl wrap my chrome. This was a good time since the “eyebrow” pieces had to come out anyway.

 

[JetSurfer]

Couldn’t attach all pics. Here’s the rest.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

2008- 2012 LX 570 HWM is a confirmed fit.

2013-2019 LX 570 - Received confirmation that the HWM bolted right up and waiting on final fit pics on a 2019 LX. Michael @ Wanderlust Overland has been doing the install for our customer.

 

[RET2]

@Markuson didn't you do the stateside crash testing for TJM a while back?

 

[LALC]

You’re getting that reaction not because expecting very small businesses to wreck an $85,000 truck every time they tweak a bumper is just wildly unrealistic.

There would be no Slee, Trail Taylor or BudBuilt bumpers at all (to name a few) if that they had to spend that kind of $ on something like a winch mount.

Certainly. This has been beaten to death in this thread, but my point is it's a fair question to ask and it's also fair for a small vendor to say no, don't act like I'm a villain (not you, the other guy I was pointing out) for asking because that information is important to me.

 

[tirewater]

There's nothing wrong with your question. It seems people jumped to the conclusion that you were bashing the vendor. The dismissive "if you don't like it, there's the door" attitude of this thread ultimately hurts the vendor rather than helps.

Certainly. This has been beaten to death in this thread, but my point is it's a fair question to ask and it's also fair for a small vendor to say no, don't act like I'm a villain (not you, the other guy I was pointing out) for asking because that information is important to me.

 

[ElRob]

2008- 2012 LX 570 HWM is a confirmed fit.

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2013-2019 LX 570 - Received confirmation that the HWM bolted right up and waiting on final fit pics on a 2019 LX. Michael @ Wanderlust Overland has been doing the install for our customer.

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Just to clarify, the 08-15 mount on your website fits the 08-12 LX570?

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Just to clarify, the 08-15 mount on your website fits the 08-12 LX570?

NO that fits the LC200 08-15... I've worked with two people on the HWM for the 08-12 LX570 and have it where I'm comfortable selling it now. It must be ordered directly from me as it is not on the website yet.

Jason

 

[drillerman]

Did you ever get the finished pics on the 19 LX570? Thanks.

 

[Anibal Sarotto]

Pretty easy install on my 2018 - just take your time.
I would skip the powder coat and just rattle can it yourself. Mine was pretty chipped up on arrival-
Jason promptly refunded the powder cost though. Good product. Good guy.

I am also starting to vinyl wrap my chrome. This was a good time since the “eyebrow” pieces had to come out anyway. View attachment 1925514View attachment 1925515View attachment 1925516View attachment 1925517View attachment 1925518

Hi! Great Install! Did you change the shock springs or add any spacers for the added weight of the mount and winch?

 

[doctorres112]

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Where did you mount the control box?

Thanks,
-Chris

 

[99toylc]

Just to correct some of the information in this thread:
In post #45 above Jason confirmed the fit for LX570, but due to some issues with installations done Hidden winch mount is NOT AVAILABLE for LX570 of any years until further notice.
I just wanted to clarify this for myself and any other LX570 owner who may want to have one for LCDC 6 in July.
Before I get any flame for this... the info is from the source.

 

[BigMF]

@TRAIL TAILOR , @hedd , @JetSurfer received my mount (2011 LX) a few weeks ago but just opened the box. There are no instructions included so I have a few questions but will start with: What hardware is used to mount it to the frame? The same that was holding the aluminum bar onto the frame? I'm hoping to do this install tomorrow morning with a friend coming over. However, I don't want to get started and take the bumper off until I know whether I need to get some more hardware ahead of time.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

@TRAIL TAILOR , @hedd , @JetSurfer received my mount (2011 LX) a few weeks ago but just opened the box. There are no instructions included so I have a few questions but will start with: What hardware is used to mount it to the frame? The same that was holding the aluminum bar onto the frame? I'm hoping to do this install tomorrow morning with a friend coming over. However, I don't want to get started and take the bumper off until I know whether I need to get some more hardware ahead of time.

You ordered a 2008-2015 HWM. I emailed you a install PDF.

TT

 

[CharlieS]

@TRAIL TAILOR , @hedd , @JetSurfer received my mount (2011 LX) a few weeks ago but just opened the box. There are no instructions included so I have a few questions but will start with: What hardware is used to mount it to the frame? The same that was holding the aluminum bar onto the frame? I'm hoping to do this install tomorrow morning with a friend coming over. However, I don't want to get started and take the bumper off until I know whether I need to get some more hardware ahead of time.

When I installed a TT HWM on a '16, I reused the nuts from the factory bumper horn mounts (that go between the aluminum bumper support and the frame).

I had to buy different (longer) fairlead mounting bolts for the F55 mount I chose, but that is probably situational.

 

[cosport]

Lurking for the next batch of 2008 to 2015 HWM plates to be released for sale. Looking forward to getting this installed on my 2014.

 

[BigMF]

All, I've completed my install and posted it here:

LX570 Hidden Winch mount with Mods

All, just wanted to share my experience with installing the Trail Tailor Hidden Winch Mount on my 2011 LX as well as the mods I made for my specific needs. First thing to understand is that the version that I bought is designed for the LC and is not an exact fit for the LX when it comes to the...

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