SDHQ 2014+ 4Runner Hidden Winch Mount
 

SDHQ presents an easy way to mount a winch on your 2014+ 4Runner while maintaining the stock front bumper. Slight modification and trimming to the stock bumper plastic is required to allow access to the winch line and fairlead. Our winch mount is CAD designed for precise fit and is constructed out of 1/4" thick mild steel. Precision bent and mig welded for strength and durability. After initial construction, the winch mount is powder coated matte black for a nice, long lasting finish that will withstand anything you can throw at it!

The SDHQ winch mount has been designed to fit the Warn Zeon 10 Platinum series of winches with wireless controller. Other winches that are similar in size with the same bolt pattern may fit but are in no way guaranteed to fit by SDHQ or its distributors. We at SDHQ recommend the Zeon Platinum series winches because they have a wireless controller which allows full functionality of the winch. Winches with a manual clutch will not have the ability to "free-spool" unless a device is built to access the winch's clutch release.

Relocating the winch control box on the Zeon series is necessary due to clearance issues. We have optional kit that includes all the wiring and hardware needed to relocate the Zeon series control box. Relocating the control box is possible without our kit; however, the end user will need to source their own wires and hardware.

FEATURES
- Triangulated mounting locations create unmatched strength and durability
- ¼” thick steel plate construction for durability
- Designed specifically for the Warn Zeon 10 & 10-S Platinum
- Included lower bumper support
- Included relocation Control Box Bracket
- Only weighs in at 50lbs!

FITMENT
- Will not fit Limited Edition 4Runners

WHATS INCLUDED IN THE KIT
- Winch Mount
- Lower Support Brackets
- Lower Bumper Bracket
- Hardware Package
- Hawse and Roller Fairlead Cut Template

SOLD SEPARATELY
Zeon Mounting Kit (comes with pre-assembled cables and mounting hardware when relocating the control box for the Zeon Series winches)

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Two questions for you:
1. What's the weight of the mount?
2. Any chance of adding front recovery points?

1. 50 lbs
2. We do not because our hidden winch mount is so far tucked up. Also the OEM recovery points are welded onto the frame and easily accessible already.

Just ordered one.

So far I'm impressed - my email question was immediately answered, a PDF of the 11 page install instructions was readily accessible at SDHQ's website, and the item is in stock and ready for shipment. Website is clear and well put together and this particular product has clear images available. This unit also has extra side braces that other don't appear to.

By contrast - I have been waiting for a week for a three letter company whose name starts with C and ends with I to answer my questions about installation, finish, and lead time AFTER I already bought and paid for their version of the hidden winch mount. No response - even after I called them and talked to a guy - they failed to follow through with what they said they would, which was to email me the install guide. Website sucks and the description for the hidden winch mount is actually for a different product, with just one half-ass photo leaving me to guess how the thing bolts up. Install guides not available online and a 8+ week delay in production of the actual unit, meanwhile my winch sits mocking me on the workbench. Order cancelled, SDHQ gets my business.

Edit, received the mount 3 days after ordering, here's my install post / pics:

SDHQ hidden winch installation

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