Name: H3 Hummer Hidden Winch Mount
SKU: 230429
Price: 465.00 USD
Availability: InStock

In stock (can be backordered)

The H3 Hummer Hidden Winch Mount bolts on to the Hummer with no permanent modification required to mount an 8,000lb. winch. The winch mount is excessively strong, made from 3/8″ steel for unquestionable strength and reliability. Secured in place with 4 massive bolts, 2 x 5/8″ and 2 x 3/4″. Easily installed in a day, and most of that time is just properly relocating the control box solenoid. Designed to be used with an Aluminum Hawse Fairlead and Synthetic Rope, providing the best in safety and strength. In stock, and ready to ship.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are all the winches that fit?
I have no way of answering this question, I don’t have the ability to test every winch out there. I currently have the Warn M-8000s Winch mounted to my H3 Hummer. The width of the Warn M-8000s is 21.04″, the height is 7.6″, and the depth is 6.3″. The depth will not fit anything 1″ deeper, and the height is maxed out. The width could easily be another 5-10″ longer. However, I recommend matching those original dimensions, most quality winches will. Finally, the winch controller needs to have the ability to be remotely mounted.
Cutting or Modifications to the H3 Hummer require?
Absolutely no permanent changes are required, for the H3 Hummer Hidden Winch Mount.
Do I need a Synthetic Line?
Yes, you need to use the synthetic line. The winch mount has been designed with the intended use of an Aluminum Hawse Fairlead, I recommend the SCITOO Universal Aluminum Hawse Fairlead because of the inexpensive price.
What is the Hawse Fairlead bolt size?
7/16-inch by 1-inch course thread
How long is the installation time?
With a competent mechanic, 3-4 hours is plenty of time.
Are the Winch Mounts in Stock?
Yes, all parts are stocked at the warehouse ready to ship in one business day.

Installation

Just before Christmas of 2015, I invited a customer that had purchased the H3 Hummer Hidden Winch Mount over to my house. They brought their Hidden Winch Mount, a Warn VR-8000 Synthetic Winch, and I supplied the tools and knowledge. The install only took 5 hours, with two lengthy trips to town for 4 Gauge Wire for remotely mounting the solenoid, and for a T-25 Torx bit so that we could clock the winches clutch 90° clockwise. Clocking the clutch is necessary to provide access to the winch’s clutch control.

We began by removing 2 bolt from inside the fender on both sides.

Just above those two bolts on each side are plastic clips that needs to be removed too.

The last four bolts holding the bumper on. The Torx bit in the center doesn’t need to be removed.

To remove the bumper lift up and then slide it forward.

This modification to the bumper support is not necessary, but the owner decided to do it. Personally, I recommend it.

Here you see the modified bumper support.

Reattaching the modified support to the bumper.

In this photo I have carefully bent back the A/C line a bit to provide more room for the winch.

We got excited, but the next step is installing the new radiator support that provides the additional clearance need for the winch. The bottom portion now bolts on with the two small bolts that are included on the back side.

Tightening down the 4 huge bolts holding the winch to the frame.

We’ve relocated the winch to just behind the battery and made new longer 4 guage wires to do so.

Securing the ground to the winch before bolting the winch down..

Attaching the final 3 wires to the winch, it’s ready to be used.

Once the winch and wires are ran, put the bumper back on and mark where the Hawse Fairlead lays to cut the plastic insert. We’ve already done that and are now removing the insert.

Having marked the cuts necessary with a marker, we took the bumper back off and cut the plastic for the Hawse Fairlead. In the photo you can see us tightening the final bolt before completion.

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