Hi all. I've searched for this and didn't really find what I was looking for. Anyway, I've got an '02 FX4 Lariat and I just picked up a 1500# winch. I only wanted to pull my tin boat up a hill and 1500# is all I need.

My original plan was to get the hitch mount receiver for the rear hitch so I would just put it in when needed. Now I'm thinking about just mounting it on the front bumper. Seems like I need something other than just bolting it on.

Do I need a bracket or what? I'm sure there's no "simple" way of doing this. Is there something relatively inexpensive since my budget is pretty low. Thanks for any help.

 

You can get a front receiver for your truck and then you can use it in the front or back of the truck

 

Heres what i'd do in your position. Fabricate some plate steel mount and hide it into the lower valance air dam.

 

that is awesome man! can you get us some pics from underneath? or even better the install? that would be great! thank you!

 

It is a prefabbed mount but you'll get the idea.
http://www.4x4trailhunters.com/tech/read/22

 

I've got one also that is hidden mounted.

 

Got any pics?

 

I have a hidden mount for sale if you are interested. It bolts to the tow hooks.

 

It's hidden. Wouldn't be able to see it.

 

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