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Old May 14, 2017 | 09:08 AM
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Hidden Winch Setup

Anyonf know of a hidden winch setup for the 17's yet? I had rather not put a full blown winch bumper on the truck if I can help it, but I need to get a winch setup on this truck soon.
 
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Old May 14, 2017 | 10:47 AM
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Something like https://fabfours.com/product/winch-mount-3/ ?
Been looking but have not found something that just hits me yet.
 
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Old May 14, 2017 | 11:33 AM
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Winch ready, up to a 16500 winch:

https://www.ranchhand.com/front-bumper-fbf115blr-2.html

Had one on my 15 and the winch sits inside, not easy to see...
 
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Old May 14, 2017 | 12:23 PM
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I'm in the same boat. I have a 16,500 24v warn winch waiting for a bumper I like for the 17s. Nothing so far.

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Old May 14, 2017 | 06:20 PM
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Google kelderman bumpers
 
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Old May 14, 2017 | 06:25 PM
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The way I understood the OP's post is that he doesn't want winch bumper and you guys are all posting winch bumpers.

I think he's looking to see if anyone has setup a winch in a stock bumper that's "hidden" or not so obvious like the giant aftermarket bumpers.
 
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Old May 14, 2017 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by MadeInDade
The way I understood the OP's post is that he doesn't want winch bumper and you guys are all posting winch bumpers.

I think he's looking to see if anyone has setup a winch in a stock bumper that's "hidden" or not so obvious like the giant aftermarket bumpers.
You are completely correct. I'm looking for something to fit behind the factory bumper.
 
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Old May 14, 2017 | 06:59 PM
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I recommend to wait till warn comes out with there Semi-Hidden Kit. Or call them to see if it will work with the 17? I have one on my 2004 and at that time was best bang for my buck, Did not want a full blown bumper have a 16.5 and it has held up great.
 
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Old May 14, 2017 | 08:46 PM
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if you are going to use a winch rated for the truck, I do not see that there would be enough space behind the existing piece of metal they call a bumper.
 
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Old May 14, 2017 | 08:51 PM
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Kelderman Bumpers looks good but I guess at $3,700 plus paint it should look good.

Mark
 
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Old May 15, 2017 | 03:54 AM
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The kelderman bumper setup is awesome. Even how they install is sweet. If I am to ever get on it will be a kelderman. Front and rear painted to match. They are extremely heavy duty grade Steel.

Hell the rear rear bumper can be equipped with a friggin small air compressor!!
 
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Old May 15, 2017 | 04:15 AM
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WARN has their Gen !! Set up now. Winch attaches out front so to speak. No Hidden Bumper arrangement as of yet. That will take a master stroke of genius to get that done.
 
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Old May 15, 2017 | 10:38 AM
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Did the Westin.. It isn't hidden, but it also doesn't make my truck look like it was in a Mad Max movie either.
 
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Old May 31, 2017 | 04:26 PM
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I would like to know what he is using.
 
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Old May 31, 2017 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Rebelz

I would like to know what he is using.
Who knows but I see a SHORT ownership on that truck, those front wheels SCREAM SUE ME, SUE ME...you prob do not remember back in the day when wheels had spinners, then suddenly they did not. Lawsuit when they grabbed a ladies dress and her with it...
 
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