Undercover Hidden Winch Mount *Group Buy* Spring 2015

[jicko]

* updated 8/1/2015 *

This GB is moving onto the ordering phase in the next few days.


Jicko Spring 2015 *Group Buy* Series - Undercover Hidden Winch Mount System

* Please don't hate, for real ...........

Finished GBs:
- Gobi Roof Rack (18% discount)
- RCI Skids (15-20% discount)
- Shrockworks (15% discount)

Current GBs:
- Removable Cargo Slider (20% discount)
- SouthernSS Bumper (discounted offering)

Gathering momentum GBs:
- Rigid Industries
- Tepui Roof Top Tent

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Wrapping up the largest group buy Shrockworks EVER does.....

Next up - Undercover Hidden Winch Mount

UndercoverHWMS is featured on TRD Baja chase trucks. SUPER clean install, all the functionality is "under the hood" rather than "being out there screaming". I also like their design due to the fact that the 2 pillar supports to the frame is still there, so, I can see the crash protection will be similar to factory front crash bar.

Undercover HWMS

I believed that I should be able to get us a 20% off deal

If you are interested (and serious), please get on the list! :-D
PM me you name/phone/email, plus your username [vehicle model] (in the format listed below "eg")

We do need the numbers for the GO on this GB (I will post more as we go green).

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eg. Jicko [2015 SR5P/gen5+]
1. cjacob316 [2015 TE/gen5+, +recovery points]
2. 4fun-ar [2014 TE/gen5+, ?]
3. bobopotato [2015 Limited/gen5, ?]
4. Chasfshnfool [2015 Limited/gen5, ?]
5. Longeuayms[2014 TrailP/gen5+]
6. Dieck [2015 TE/gen5+, +recovery points]
7. 4runnertrdpr0 [2015 4runner TRD PRO/gen5+,+recovery points]
8. Def1385 [2015 TRD pro/gen5]
9. SOOTRD [2015 TRDPRO]
10. Ap0c69 [2015 TRDPRO]
11. buffalojay [2015 SR5]
12. WODWorldWide [2014 TE]
13. TS20154Rtrdp [2015 TRD PRO]
14. B984rnr [trail premium 2015/gen5+, + recovery points]
15. meanbaby [ 2015 trd pro + recovery point]
16. the great him [ 2004 Lexus GX 470(4runner v8), Hidden winch plate with two recovery points]
17. jtau1980 [2015 TRAIL EDITION/gen5+/w/ recovery points]
18. Z0MBIEproof [2015 T4R Trail Edition w/KDSS]
19. 15trdp [2015 TRD Pro]
20. barefoot1 [2015 Trail Premium/gen5+]
21. Volley [2015 SR5P]
22. Samsung [2015 TE/gen5/2 D recovery points/powder coated.
23. Greydog [2007 SR5/4th Gen], Bare steel/no coating, +2 recovery points.
24. hamburgerpimp [2014 TE / Looking unpainted with no hook attachments]
25. quick AG surfer [2015 SR5/gen5 bare steel]
26. jamgolf
27. zushwa [2015 TRD PRO]
28. Styer [2015 SR5, +2 recovery points]

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[ur2ez22]

Looks like they have two different fairlead options? Also, do you know if they are already supporting recovery points as an option or is that not yet available? I'm guessing those attach to the same bar and you just have to deal with cutting the factory bumper cover in 3 places instead of just for the fairlead, but they don't really have any information on their website about it.

 

[jicko]

Looks like they have two different fairlead options? Also, do you know if they are already supporting recovery points as an option or is that not yet available? I'm guessing those attach to the same bar and you just have to deal with cutting the factory bumper cover in 3 places instead of just for the fairlead, but they don't really have any information on their website about it.

Yes, +2 recovery points option is good to go. I added a pic.

This will be one of the cheapest winch mount solution - $450 shipped!!!

 

[Carl Fisher]

No 4th gen option?

 

[ur2ez22]

This will be one of the cheapest winch mount solution - $450 shipped!!!

Is that just for the hidden mount, or does that include the recovery points? Just curious what those additional costs add...thanks!

 

[4fun-ar]

I am definitely interested.

My only question is how to access the clutch for an M8000 or VR10000 winch for free spooling/engaging the winch on this specific mount?

mikemike_bc has done the following (click on the link.)

Also I know that somebody removed the lower part of the grill on his BudBuilt hidden winch mount.

 

[jicko]

Is that just for the hidden mount, or does that include the recovery points? Just curious what those additional costs add...thanks!

Go check their website for detailed pricing. Recovery points (2x) cost $120.

 

[cjacob316]

I am definitely interested.

My only question is how to access the clutch for an M8000 or VR10000 winch for free spooling/engaging the winch on this specific mount?

mikemike_bc has done the following (click on the link.)

Also I know that somebody removed the lower part of the grill on his BudBuilt hidden winch mount.

There are a couple of easy options.
1. Cut a hole in the plastic cover large enough to fit your arm down there (I think someone installed a deck plate to give a clean look)
2. Remove the plastic cover either permanently or just while on the trail
3. Buy a Warn Zeon Platinum (winch pictured on the pro), the clutch release is electronic and on the wireless remote. But, $$$.

 

[4fun-ar]

There are a couple of easy options.
1. Cut a hole in the plastic cover large enough to fit your arm down there (I think someone installed a deck plate to give a clean look)
2. Remove the plastic cover either permanently or just while on the trail
3. Buy a Warn Zeon Platinum (winch pictured on the pro), the clutch release is electronic and on the wireless remote. But, $$$.

Option #3 is out ruled since I'm not willing to pay $1.7K

Options #1 and #2 are more feasible. Thanks for the input. I'll send the pm now.

 

[bobopotato]

Hi Jicko,

PM sent. I am interested if the hidden winch mount fits the 2015 Limited that I have. Still undecided about the recovery points (thinking not likely, since I want to minimize butchering the stock bumper).

Thanks again for organizing this!

 

[cjacob316]

How many do we need to get the discount?

 

[jicko]

Let's try to get more participants.... or else it is not a GROUP buy!!

 

[4fun-ar]

You should post it in the 5th gen section. Here it wouldn't get enough exposure.

 

[jicko]

You should post it in the 5th gen section. Here it wouldn't get enough exposure.

The rules is for GB thread to stay here.

Maybe you can start a thread there to TALK about these mounts (asking for PROs and CONs, asking for experiences etc...)...... then we can point members over here.

I do agree with you but my hands are tied.

 

[4fun-ar]

The rules is for GB thread to stay here.

Maybe you can start a thread there to TALK about these mounts (asking for PROs and CONs, asking for experiences etc...)...... then we can point members over here.

I do agree with you but my hands are tied.

I need to spend more time in reading rules!

 

[Keith_PDX]

If we get 10 people do we get the 20% off? Have you solidified that yet? What about shipping?

Thanks for your efforts!

 

[cjacob316]

No 4th gen option?

Now there is.

 

[jicko]

If we get 10 people do we get the 20% off? Have you solidified that yet? What about shipping?

Thanks for your efforts!

Why do you care? You weren't even on the list. You haven't even show support. I have said multiple times, that I NEED the volume, and that I need the interest. If not, I may just call it off.

Shipping policy is generally the same as what you would get from ordering from the manufacturer or a distributor. I can try to negotiate that, but most of the time, since that cost is pay to the shipper, and the shipper generally do not negotiate "group buy discount" with me (afterall we are not shipping all to 1 spot).

Lastly, some manufacturers do not like publicly published group buy discounts, that undermind their distribution network. It takes a LOT of work to negotiate the terms and put these GB together.

You can ALWAYS sign up and write me a little email staying that if discount is 9% then you are in and if it is 8% then you are out. Not every group buy I can publicly disclose what the end deal is. But the one thing that is guaranteed is that you will know the deal before you pay. LOL.

 

[jicko]

*still active*

Sign up if you are interested.

 

[4runnerTRDPR0]

Jicko! add me to the list .. sending you PM time now....