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I am considering maybe getting a winch and store it in the bed, so would need a hidden mount for it in the front. Since I have RWD, would be nice to have JIC, you never know when something might happen, like someone in a 4x4 getting in a ditch and might need my help getting out. I don't want to spoil the looks of my plat if I can help it. Also discovered, no tow hooks? Well guess I should look for a set of black ones for it too. 35 years and never got stuck in snow, but you never know.
Winches need to be VERY well attached. I don't think there is any setup that wouldn't take you like 1/2 to an hour to set up if it was not connected. Not to mention the electrical connection. Also there is another thread today talking about a front hidden winch which you could add to 2014 and earlier. But it looks like there is nothing unobtrusive available for the 18s.
You're looking for a discreet front receiver plus a receiver-mounted winch cradle. I still don't think that setup is rated for a 10,000-lb pull, but it's the only thing I can think of that matches your requirements.
Well, looks like that receiver is only for superduty trucks, not listing the 150. One of the reasons I am looking to not have it mounted is due to the ecoboost intercooler, as it would block it. Power hookup wouldn't be hard, just use a detach like that used for a plow. It can be hidden behind the bumper.
Well, looks like that receiver is only for superduty trucks, not listing the 150. One of the reasons I am looking to not have it mounted is due to the ecoboost intercooler, as it would block it. Power hookup wouldn't be hard, just use a detach like that used for a plow. It can be hidden behind the bumper.
Ah, I didn't notice that. I've seen front receivers on our half-tons, so I know they're out there. But, yeah, having an EB further limits your options.
With the winch on a cradle, you can also run QD 12V in parallel to the rear, so you can use the winch at either end. I just went the way of getting a winch bumper... still no winch yet, though.
Winches work just as well from the rear as from the front of the vehicle. Actually, remembering back, the times I needed my winch I wished it was on the back of the Jeep instead of the front. Run power to the back as mentioned above and use your rear receiver hitch!
Winches work just as well from the rear as from the front of the vehicle. Actually, remembering back, the times I needed my winch I wished it was on the back of the Jeep instead of the front. Run power to the back as mentioned above and use your rear receiver hitch!
Thats a thought. If I do find a front RX, then I can use it at either end. Thanks, this is what I was looking for.
I went the rear receiver mount route. My kid sank the Jeep up to the frame and it was either pay for an extraction or get a winch. Early morning run to Harbor Freight and a successful pull had the el' cheapo winch and bracket paying for itself after 1 day. No wiring needed. I just (right, wrong or indifferent) used a heavy duty set of jumper cables and got the job done.
09-18-2018, 04:59 PM
Removable winch mount?
I don't want to spoil the looks of my plat if I can help it. Also discovered, no tow hooks? Well guess I should look for a set of black ones for it too. 35 years and never got stuck in snow, but you never know.
