Help with 2011 Trail options

[rihavens]

So I am looking for help on what to do with the front of my 2011 Trail. I love the looks of this thing, but I am wanting a winch and recovery points up front. I know I can get a behind the bumper winch mount (opinions welcome), but I have no idea where to recover it from on the front end. I would love some hooks or something, but I do not want a full steel bumper up front. Is there anywhere I can have something welded on?

 

[BobsTrail]

There are two big loops under the front that can be used for recovery. Not easy to see or reach and you need a shackle to use them. Curt makes a front hitch for our T4s that could be a good recovery point too but may not get along with a winch.

 

[Txwelder35]

They also make hybrid front bumpers that replace just the center area of the front bumper

https://www.southernstyleoffroad.com/product/2014-4runner-slimline-hybrid-front-bumper-custom-order/

 

[rihavens]

There are two big loops under the front that can be used for recovery. Not easy to see or reach and you need a shackle to use them. Curt makes a front hitch for our T4s that could be a good recovery point too but may not get along with a winch.

I was wondering about those. They look really weak though.

 

[LandCruiser]

I was wondering about those. They look really weak though.

Behind the soft plastic front bumper is the best Chinese steel Toyota can buy.

 

[nglayton]

Behind the soft plastic front bumper is the best Chinese steel Toyota can buy.

Don't forget the foam and aluminum..............

 

[wfo9]

I was wondering about those. They look really weak though.

They are not weak at all. Been discussed a million times... on the 5th gen they are perfect for recovery and are already welded on.

But if you put in a winch plate. The winch thimble/hook also becomes a recovery point.

 

[rihavens]

They are not weak at all. Been discussed a million times... on the 5th gen they are perfect for recovery and are already welded on.

But if you put in a winch plate. The winch thimble/hook also becomes a recovery point.

I've read that it's a bad idea to use that as a recovery point, anyway.