Winches under factory bumpers?

[JNYD401]

Hey all,
Since I must often wheel alone I don't go nuts as this is my daily driver but I would like to have a small winch as peace of mind. Was wondering if there were any suggestions or examples of a winch mounted beneath factory bumper? Seems to me you could mount a plate and cut out the plastic under lip and mount a small winch there for tough spots or pulling others out of snow banks, etc... Thoughts??

 

[IsaiahC]

There has been a couple threads on this topic including a pretty detailed walkthrough. You're new so I have a friendly word of advice: use the search function before posting a new thread as most topics have been gone over thoroughly. Moving on...
This is the most detailed thread I could find
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/132544-winch-stock-bumper.html

 

[MN4runnerman]

[MENTION=59542]Singtoe[/MENTION] has one in his build thread

 

[st8rocks]

HWMS Undercover will have one for yalls relics soon.

 

[MN4runnerman]

HWMS Undercover will have one for yalls relics soon.

I haven't seen anything on that where did you hear it? Or maybe I'm blind

 

[habanero]

We went with one in a portable cradle because 2 daily driving 4Runners and 3 receiver hitches means options appreciated.

 

[JNYD401]

I did search. I actually stalked this forum for months before I bought by baby. For this topic search I found a bunch of threads with the word 'Winch" in them, and 'Bumper" but not that one. Thanks.

 

[st8rocks]

I haven't seen anything on that where did you hear it? Or maybe I'm blind

You're blind not available yet though.

https://www.facebook.com/undercoverhwms/?ref=ts&fref=ts

 

[MN4runnerman]

You're blind not available yet though.

https://www.facebook.com/undercoverhwms/?ref=ts&fref=ts

That explains everything I don't have a facebook

 

[Brilliant]

 

[snivilous]

How mine was originally

 

[Singtoe]

Here is the write up I did on mine. First one to do it hidden...


Hidden winch

 

[3bears]

Here is the write up I did on mine. First one to do it hidden...


Hidden winch

thanks all, while I did not start this post, I have been thinking about this for the past few weeks

 

[GHARP57]

Here is the write up I did on mine. First one to do it hidden...


Hidden winch

so your selling cad prints or the winch mount right? lol

 

[AZ_UPThereRunner]

HWMS Undercover will have one for yalls relics soon.

I'm new to this site, and to owning a 2001 4runner. I'm VERY interested in this hidden mount! Is there a link directly, to the build, or to a part number for it? I checked on Hidden winch website, and they don't offer anything for a Gen 3. Thank you!

 

[WeakSauz]

I'm new to this site, and to owning a 2001 4runner. I'm VERY interested in this hidden mount! Is there a link directly, to the build, or to a part number for it? I checked on Hidden winch website, and they don't offer anything for a Gen 3. Thank you!

That mount isnt made any longer.

What youre looking for is here. These are awesome, I run one

3rd gen (96-02)4Runner Hidden Winch Mount | AMP'd up LLC

 

[AZ_UPThereRunner]

That mount isnt made any longer.

What youre looking for is here. These are awesome, I run one

3rd gen (96-02)4Runner Hidden Winch Mount | AMP'd up LLC

Thanks!

 

[MelodyRad]

HWMS Undercover will have one for yalls relics soon.

is this your vehicle?

 

[the_welfare_wagon]

Idk If I would count this as "under" the bumper but here is what I did with mine to retain a mostly stock look

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[MelodyRad]

what mounting plate is that? i like that. im trying to keep my factory bumper.

Idk If I would count this as "under" the bumper but here is what I did with mine to retain a mostly stock look

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