Yet Another Hidden Winch Mount Install (2016 Land Cruiser) (1 Viewer)

[DallasTide]

Did you guys solve for clutch access somehow?

 

[LTSR]

Did you guys solve for clutch access somehow?

I cut part of my front bumper slats so i can reach my hand in from the front: Media - 200 series picture thread - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/200-series-picture-thread.257436/post-16029136

 

[Mdej3]

Did you guys solve for clutch access somehow?

My hand fits perfect on the driver side lower grille slot to free spool the winch running the WARN VR12S.

For the box, I did a similar bracket as OP and cut the sight shield to be able to install the control in box if needed (it works wireless as well) and cover it up with the same rubber edge guard as the back of the fairlead. Will post some pics later.

 

[Mdej3]

Here you go.
Also installed a Fastronix kill switch.

 

[DallasTide]

Nice and clean. Appreciate the pics.

 

[CharlieS]

I cut part of my front bumper slats so i can reach my hand in from the front: Media - 200 series picture thread - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/200-series-picture-thread.257436/post-16029136

I left that whole top horizontal plastic panel off. Not ideal, but workable. The hidden winch mount is a total compromise, since you can't see the spool.