Winch Mount???

[CO Hummer]

Originally Posted by Vettster

About the only drawback to this setup is you have to remove it to open the hood.

I disagree. I ran with one for 3 years like that and I'd bang it quite a bit, especially in Moab. I had to take a lot of steep walls at an angle to avoid banging it. It's not all that bad though- but more of a pain than having it nicely integrated. Also - when your winch sticks out like that you get a lot more rain/water, mud, etc in the winch which requires more overhauling. I'd recommend getting a cover for it if you are going to generally leave it on the vehicle.

Just remember - if you take you car to Jiffy Lube, the dealership, etc - TAKE THE WINCH OFF FIRST. I've forgotten about it and had the Jiffy Lube guys at one point pound it with a hammer to try to get it off (long story). I've also locked in the winch to the mount, dropped it off at the dealership, and drove away - only to have to go back later when they tell me they can't get the hood open.