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Ranch Hand Grill Guard with Winch?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Jrmysell, Mar 23, 2018.

  1. Mar 23, 2018 at 10:57 AM
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    Jrmysell

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    I have a 2014 SR5 DC Tundra and want to put a grill guard and have a winch. I'm leaning towards the Ranch Hand Legend Grill Guard as it's stronger than the Westin HDX, but it doesn't have the winch mount that the Westin does. Does anybody know what mount will work with a Ranch Hand grill guard? I'm leaning towards a Warn VR12 if that makes a difference.
     
  2. Mar 23, 2018 at 11:27 AM
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    I’d think your best bet would be to run one of the hidden winch mounts in the front bumper, though idk if they’re compatible with a grille guard.
     
  3. Mar 23, 2018 at 11:42 AM
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    Something that you may want to consider is weight.
    The ranch hand you are considering is about 255lb, the winch with synthetic rope is about 68lb.
    You’re adding 320+ lbs leveraged out in front of your front wheels.
    What I did before purchasing was to hang the appropriate amount of weight out there chained up underneath and take measurements before and after.
     
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    I'm planning on upgrading to the bilstein 6112/5160 combo as well. I want nose low so I'm leaning towards the 1.9" setting and hoping the guard/winch will drop it slightly.
     
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    The grille guard is only 115 according to Ranch hand’s site, the full blown bumper 185.
     
  6. Mar 23, 2018 at 3:00 PM
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    Well, I just got an email back from Ranch Hand and they said they don't recommend using a winch if you use their grill guard. So I guess Ill just go with the Westin winch mount guard.
     
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  7. Mar 23, 2018 at 3:50 PM
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    I was looking at this from the ranch hand site
    9AF4A9DA-3792-48D8-8690-855CD2819696.jpg
    Regardless, whichever route you go, check the weight. I steered clear of ranch hand for this very reason.
     

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