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OK so here are some long overdue pictures that I have been promising. BTW (still working on putting up some install pics. Pretty much the exact same as installing a All-Pro Bumper).
Finally they are ready. After posting my version of a mount for a winch that still keeps the stock bumper and getting some great support and feedback I have decided to start selling the winch mount under my company "Lucrum."
-The mount is made out of 1/4 inch steel plate and will accomodate any winch that will fit within the following dimensions, 30" long by 7.5" deep by 10" high.
-The winch mount has been tested and is strong enough to lift car by. (I have done it, Also pulled a Chevy 2500 12 passenger van that had been vandalized and was missing three wheels up and out of a 8 foot ditch. Point is you can mount any winch on the mount 8,000 9,000 12,000 whatever pound winch.
-Basically all winches I have looked at fit within this amount of space including Mile Marker, Warn, Super Winch, Ramesy, T-Max, etc.
-The mount is pre-cut and drilled ready to bolt your winch and fairlead to.
-The bolt pattern for the winch is 10" by 4.5" The bolt pattern for the fairlead is 10" with a 2" by 8" cut out. Will work with a hawse or roller fairlead.
-Winch mount will come painted silver to match stock bumper
-Weighs about 50 pounds so it will save your suspension from sagging like the larger bumpers cause and will not cause the front end to dive when you brake.
-Installation can be completed within a hour for a experienced person or a couple of hours for a beginner.
-Winch Mount uses stock mounting points and is a direct bolt on.
If you look in the pictures I have posted you will see my Black FJ. If you look at the bumper and the lower silver plate you will see the mount. The mount also replaces the flimsy plastic piece in the bottom center of your bumper with a 1/8 inch fairlead plate welded to the 1/4 inch steel mount that is painted to match the stock bumper of the FJ. The plate adds additional protection to the FJ by protecting the plastic bumper parts from impact when winching, off-roading, or in a accident. In addition the front plate helps conceal and protect the winch and strengthen the frame.
The pricing for the winch mount is $449.99 plus Shipping or you can pick up if you are in the San Diego area. ALSO if needed and you are in the San Diego area we can deliver and install the bumper and your winch for $150 at your home, provided we don't get to busy, but I will let you know.
There are two additional options to the winch mount;
1. Pair of d-rings (not pictured) with 2" flat mount to be used with winch or as a lift point for a high lift jack +$50
2. Light hoop that bolts through bumper to winch mount with tabs for lights (not pictured) +$75
Additional coatings can be done by request and price will varry accordingly.
So far I have 10 orders and am getting ready to make another run that will be available in about 1 and a half to 2 weeks. If you would like to order one please PM me.
Thanks and please let me know what you think, I am always trying to improve my products and appreciate your feedback.
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Also, forgot to add one thing. There is a third option than can come with the mount.
3. Front Receiver (Tow Hitch) welded to mount concealed within bumper $125 OR $225 for stand alone front receiver.
Thanks Again!!
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Bunch of stuff...pretty much just go to our website and you will know what and why I love LUCRUM. Redefining Off-Road Innovation www.lucrumind.com
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This looks to be well designed and is exactly what I am looking for. I did not want a big front bumper and also did not want to have to put in spacers for the weight that the bumper would require. My FJ should be here withing the next week or two and when it arrives I will be ordering one of these. Thanks for all the hard work and the great support you have shown to the FJ community.