Smittybilt X20 10k winch with Schwartzy hidden winch plate

[LS12FAST4U]

As the title states I'm wondering if the Smittybilt X20 10k winch will have enough clearance to fit in the hidden winch spot?

 

[digglesworth]

Rascole has that setup I believe... I'm not sure if it's completed or not but theirs a thread a few back I think. The only concern I see is that you need to have access to the control box to turn the winch on. Apparently the clutch lever is accessible with the hidden setup so maybe the control box would be too... Otherwise, just mount it somewhere else. I have the x2o comp 10k and really like that winch so far.

 

[rascole]

lol, I am just walking outside to install it today. I have the 12k, same size as the 10k. The only issue will be the clutch lever. the long ear of the tab will hit the front of the bumper/grill. It can not be clocked to turn it away. I am trimming the ear down to make it fit and drilled a hole to add a 1/4" bolt to make the lever turn side to side instead of back to front.
Write up to come.

 

[LS12FAST4U]

Nice. I look forward to your write up.

 

[rascole]

Nice. I look forward to your write up.

Here is the link.