I just finished the install of a Rasta hidden winch tray, Warn 9.5 XP, 3/8" viking winchline, and warn wireless remote. I took two evenings to install as I took my time, the fit and finish is awesome. You really don't see it unless you are looking. I had to bend the lever to control the spool clutch and it is a little tight getting your hand in there. I have wound the line twice just getting the line set on the drum right. I did not think it was too hard to get it set right however I was in a parking lot winching myself over to a tree, wife was in the car with foot on the brake. I'm hitting the trails this weekend and will report my experiences.
Wenches, who has 'em and which one did you go with?
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USAFbuckeye
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congrats man!
What would you say you spent on all items?
What would you say you spent on all items?
I got the Rasta Hidden Mount, Warn 9.5XP, Warn Wireless Remote, 3/8" Viking Winchline, Viking 350 large radius Hawse Fairlead, and Mantec front skid plate. My out of pocket cost was $2,166.00. However, I ordered the winch from amazon for $1,054.00 and used $600 in Amazon gift certificates that I got from one of my rewards credit cards. I also used my prime shipping at Amazon to ship the winch overnight for $4!!
Anyway, I think it looks great, adds minimal weight to the front end (have not noticed difference in handling or ride), no change to approach angle, now the test will be functionality and I intend to give that a try this weekend
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pics?
I was going to post some 'action' shots but here are some before it hits the trails 
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I tried to get the mount flush with the bumper. As it is it sticks out about 1/8" on bottom and is behind the bumper about 1/8" on the top. I may bring it out a little more, we'll see.
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I tried to get the mount flush with the bumper. As it is it sticks out about 1/8" on bottom and is behind the bumper about 1/8" on the top. I may bring it out a little more, we'll see.
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Looks great Craig. Nice choice on the black fairlead. May I ask why you did not get the Winchline Saftey Thimble? I highly reccommend them, particularly in this sort of application where you can't see the winch very well.
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That looks really neat..
I do have the LR driving lights on mine..I wonder if with the lights and with the bumper bracketsI wander if there would be enough room for the hidden winch???
I do have the LR driving lights on mine..I wonder if with the lights and with the bumper bracketsI wander if there would be enough room for the hidden winch???
I initially thought that I did not want the Thimble sticking out there. Now I wish I had gone with it initially. I may get one spliced in, we'll see. I do think it would work great with this setup!
Funny, I was thinking about adding those too. Do you know what they connect to under the bumper, i can't imagine that they take up too much room on the underside.
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Anyone have thoughts on a hidden winch on top of a non-winch Aframe? Possible? Thanks.
