Description

Hide an 8,000 lb. to 12,000 lb. winch inside the factory H3 or H3T bumper. From the outside it still looks like a stock Hummer. Underneath, the mount is 3/8″ steel, bolted to the frame with four high-strength fasteners: two 5/8″ and two 3/4″. No cutting, welding, or other permanent changes to the truck. Most of the install time is relocating the winch control box. Plan on about 3–4 hours with a qualified installer. Pair it with an aluminum hawse fairlead and synthetic rope — that combination pulls cleaner through the bumper opening and is the safer setup for a hidden mount.

In stock and ready to ship. Hardware and the replacement radiator support are included.

Winch Compatibility and Installation

• What winch models are compatible with the H3 Hummer Hidden Winch Mount? Due to the diverse range of winch models available, we cannot guarantee compatibility for every product. Our mount is designed to accommodate winches with dimensions similar to the Warn M-8000s (21.04″ x 7.6″ x 6.3″). Winches exceeding these dimensions may not fit. We recommend choosing a winch with comparable measurements and a remotely mountable controller.
• Does this winch mount fit the H3T? Yes, our winch mount is compatible with both the H3 and H3T models.
• Are there any permanent modifications required for installation? No permanent modifications are necessary to install our H3 Hummer Hidden Winch Mount.
• Is a synthetic line required? While not strictly required, we strongly recommend using a synthetic line with an aluminum Hawse fairlead for optimal performance and safety.
• What is the bolt size for the Hawse Fairlead? The Hawse Fairlead bolt size is 7/16-inch by 1-inch coarse thread.
• How long does installation typically take? With a qualified installer, the installation process usually takes 3-4 hours.

Hardware Included (McMaster-Carr)

• 2 × Grade 5 Steel Square-Neck Carriage Bolt Medium-Strength, Zinc-Plated, 5/8″-11 × 4-1/2″ Long McMaster 90185A830
• 2 × Grade 5 Steel Square-Neck Carriage Bolt Medium-Strength, Zinc-Plated, 3/4″-10 × 5″ Long McMaster 90185A883
• 2 x Zinc-Yellow-Chromate Plated Steel Washer (for 5/8″) 0.661″ ID × 1.342″ OD McMaster 90850A350
• 2 x Zinc Yellow-Chromate Plated SAE Grade 8 Steel Washer (for 3/4″) 0.812″ ID × 1.469″ OD McMaster 98023A036
• 2 x Medium-Strength Steel Nylon-Insert Flange Locknut Grade F, Zinc-Plated, 5/8″-11 McMaster 93298A170
• 2 x Medium-Strength Steel Nylon-Insert Flange Locknut Grade F, Zinc-Plated, 3/4″-10 McMaster 93298A180
• 2 x Medium-Strength Steel Nylon-Insert Locknut Zinc Yellow-Chromate Plated, M8 × 1.25 mm McMaster 90576A815
• 4 x Zinc Yellow-Chromate Plated Grade 8 Steel Screw Flanged Hex Head, 3/8″-16 × 1-1/2″ Long, Full Thread McMaster 90602A223
• 4 x Medium-Strength Steel Square Nut Grade 5, Zinc-Plated, 3/8″-16 McMaster 98694A120
• 2 × Schwarttzy.com stickers

Installation

Late 2015 I helped a customer install this mount with a Warn VR-8000 synthetic winch. He had the mount and the winch; I had the tools and the order of operations. We were done in about five hours, including two quick parts runs. You’ll want a T-25 Torx bit — that’s what it takes to clock the Warn clutch so you can reach it through the grille.