I really appreciate your RUclips. I am installing a Vevor winch with a hidden mount and your instructions were invaluable (I think that means very very very valuable). I had my phone next to me the whole time I was removing the grill and number cover. Thank you again! Cheers! reb
I built my hidden mount for my FJ with a Harbor freight universal winch plate, 25 mins of fabrication and it was ready to go, looks the same as the one in the video. I didn't install the grille , I like to see the cable, and have decent access to the remote connector. I used a warn 8k and a Ramsey fairlead.
Yupper, I also have also installed a US Off Road Winch Box, they make a very heavy duty winch box that sits completely concealed behind the factory bumper with excellent plug and play fit.
I have a hidden mount from another maker and will be installing it and a winch soon. My question is ..... Do you think water might be an issue with the winch mounted low in the FJ? I was going to buy the rough country winch which is rated ip67 BUT i found a Smitty built for a little more money that is ip68 ( it also has a wireless remote)? Do you do water crossings? Any issues for winch?
Hey Mike, great video! I'm looking into doing the same mod, but would want a wireless winch (I know there are kits out there to convert but looking at more factory-equipped). Not sure yet what brand / model, but would want the lightest possible. The question I have is whether any of those winches on the market would fit the Hidden Winch Mount and the FJ OEM valance (with the DIY cut-off). Thanks in advance if you have time to reply!! Best wishes.
Hey man love your videos! My wife and I are actually looking at adding another Toyota to our family. We are expecting our first child soon so need something somewhat family friendly. We checked out the car seat videos of your 4runner and Tacoma. I was wondering if you could possibly do one for your FJ? Those are all three of the vehicles that I am currently looking at.
There's a full playlist that covers everything I've done with the FJ if you want to see more. It is lifted with 295/70/r17 tires and has a hidden winch mount specialist winch mount with a rough country winch - parts are about $800-900 and I installed myself (full tutorial on my channel)
Clean install. Thinking of something similar for my FJ. Maybe I missed it, how do you reach the lever to engage/disengage free spool? Or do you rely on the remote to let line out?
I wonder if you could add a lever extender to go through the front of the bumper for the clutch so that if you’re stuck somewhere you don’t have to open your hood to reach down for the clutch lever?
Excellent video and really like saving the classic appearance.
I really appreciate your RUclips. I am installing a Vevor winch with a hidden mount and your instructions were invaluable (I think that means very very very valuable). I had my phone next to me the whole time I was removing the grill and number cover.
Thank you again!
Cheers!
reb
I built my hidden mount for my FJ with a Harbor freight universal winch plate, 25 mins of fabrication and it was ready to go, looks the same as the one in the video. I didn't install the grille , I like to see the cable, and have decent access to the remote connector. I used a warn 8k and a Ramsey fairlead.
Do you have the measurements? I think I'm gonna fab it myself too. I'm poor lol
Nice job! I know that feeling you get with the security of having a winch setup.. A must have for our situations and environment.
came in handy yesterday :-)
US-offroad sells a really nice hidden winch mount, that's the one I run on my FJ Cruiser.
Yupper, I also have also installed a US Off Road Winch Box, they make a very heavy duty winch box that sits completely concealed behind the factory bumper with excellent plug and play fit.
Smart and necessary item when off-roading
Nice! Doing the same set up with mine.
I also agree keeping the FJ look stock.
Looks really clean and factory!
Exactly what I'm looking for! Can you please send the link where to purchase from thank you
Nice Clean Classic Touch AAA+
great video, why did you not give the radiator cleaning before installing the wench.?
Great video Mike!
omg i lovee this landcruiser so much!!!
Great video loved this!
I have a hidden mount from another maker and will be installing it and a winch soon. My question is ..... Do you think water might be an issue with the winch mounted low in the FJ? I was going to buy the rough country winch which is rated ip67 BUT i found a Smitty built for a little more money that is ip68 ( it also has a wireless remote)? Do you do water crossings? Any issues for winch?
Hey Mike, great video! I'm looking into doing the same mod, but would want a wireless winch (I know there are kits out there to convert but looking at more factory-equipped). Not sure yet what brand / model, but would want the lightest possible. The question I have is whether any of those winches on the market would fit the Hidden Winch Mount and the FJ OEM valance (with the DIY cut-off). Thanks in advance if you have time to reply!! Best wishes.
Hey man love your videos! My wife and I are actually looking at adding another Toyota to our family. We are expecting our first child soon so need something somewhat family friendly. We checked out the car seat videos of your 4runner and Tacoma. I was wondering if you could possibly do one for your FJ? Those are all three of the vehicles that I am currently looking at.
I saw you ask this on another video too. I'll definitely add it to the list of future videos!
Thanks! Looks professional 👌
How do u connect the remote after the bumper is mounted
Its easy to reach and you can see it through the grille. A wireless winch might be nice though.
What other winch can i fit in this set up? What about a warm winch or smittybuilt with a wireless remote?
Beautiful clean looking 👍 got few questions for you is the cruiser lifted? What size tires as well as how much was the package on the winch Thank you
There's a full playlist that covers everything I've done with the FJ if you want to see more. It is lifted with 295/70/r17 tires and has a hidden winch mount specialist winch mount with a rough country winch - parts are about $800-900 and I installed myself (full tutorial on my channel)
@@DrivenCompanion Thank you 👍
Clean install. Thinking of something similar for my FJ. Maybe I missed it, how do you reach the lever to engage/disengage free spool? Or do you rely on the remote to let line out?
I can reach down behind the grille to adjust the throttle and plug in my remote
@@DrivenCompanion thanks for the reply. Good to know!
I wonder if you could add a lever extender to go through the front of the bumper for the clutch so that if you’re stuck somewhere you don’t have to open your hood to reach down for the clutch lever?
How much did they want for this mount. $ ?.
Hard to contact these guys, all is Instagram. I do not use this options.
nice information and video . how do you like it Mike ?
Happy so far but the winch is a tight fit so I'd probably go with a different model if I did it again.
So how do you plug in the remote now that it’s behind the bumper?
Reaching down when the hood is open.. not ideal but it works. A wireless remote would be nice for this setup.
@@DrivenCompanion thanks for reply and video
What size tires and rims?
295/70/r17
Where do you ordered the winch from?
You can get it off Rough Country's website: www.roughcountry.com/pro-series-electric-winch-pro9500s.html
Never buy cheap winches! Always buy Warn!
Is the hiddenwinchmount is legit website to order from? I call the number is was wrong number from Nebraska