I have a 2005 F-150 STX and would like to mount a winch is there a way to do that without getting a off road bumper?

 

Look on line. I think warn had a hidden winch mount for the 04, 05 style bumpers.

 

Thanks i found one. But on the website it doesn't have the price. So i guess ill look for it

 

Any other way to do it besides to break the bank?

 

do you think that this will work? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warn-62289-Hidden-Kit-Winch-Mounting-System-for-Ford-/121230733857?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c39ea3221&vxp=mtr

 

I custom made my own. I custom fit a front hitch then used a hitch winch mount.
https://www.f150forum.com/f4/new-gri...h-pics-231104/

 

has it worked well?

 

Yes it has. I've put it through its paces a few times so far. No problems.

 

That's my plan as well. You can purchase a front hitch for around $125 and then get a hitch mount and winch of choice. This will also allow you to put your winch front or back depending on your situation.

For me it's a win/win!