Winch Install - 5th Gen 4Runner - Warn Evo 10s

In this video we will take you through the process of installing a winch on the 5th Gen 4Runner. I chose the Warn Evo 10s for this install due to it's superior build quality but the Smittybilt X20 is also a great choice. Hope you guys find the video useful!
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or
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Edge Trim (for access hole creation): amzn.to/3vTlwzz
Recovery Kit Used At Beginning - Gear America: amzn.to/445LA6Z
Winch Hook Shackle Replacement: amzn.to/4aCMvhH
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[@project_poor_runner]

Just a heads up for anyone buying old stock or used EVO VR 10-S winches, the wireless remotes were recalled and now only ship as a wired only option or you can buy the $89 wireless dongle to use your phone as a remote.

[@sheepdog3828]

So a serious question for you guys. I'm an old man 70+ and we do not off road at all. But we live in farming/small town USA near the famous Shiner Bock brewery. So, in the spirit of community, helping my neighbors; am considering a front bumper w/winch, OR rear hitch with a "D" ring. In 10+ years have encountered people lose control and needing help getting pulled out, but we had to pass them on. I do have a 2018 F250 FX4, I use for hauling equipment during shredding season. So here I present two options for a winch. Either the 4rnr or the F250. Yes, I know it depends on circumstances and the odds of encountering situations where a winch is needed. I have even gone back and get my tractor to pull people out of a ditch. As you can see, the winch question is being asked by one not a over lander, off-road guy nor a apocalypse prepper. So opinions will be wild and varied, I'm ready for that and appreciate the insights from a variety of people. Thanks again folks!!!

[@aoa_T4R]

Soft shackles would be a really good buy, much safer as they don’t carry the energy in the event something would happen. Very unlikely, but there’s always that chance.

[@jakubgruszczynski4069]

Good video, good content.

[@perrylamb6286]

Very nice job!

[@traviscomeaux4520]

Thanks for the torque specs for the winch

[@philipcatalano1]

Budbuilt makes a much better mount and it's not as expensive. Solid steel

[@4runner1grfe]

They only have stuff for limited trim

[@LikeOnATree]

Great install video, thanks very much! I was actually just wondering the other day if I could install a winch bumper and add the winch later without having to take the bumper off. Question answered!! Thanks!

[@ernestoespinosa1421]

nice job. i saw the CBI front bumper install and they said they needed a control pack relocation kit for the winch. did you have to use that?

[@T4Rgarage]

Not with this bumper. I have the body armor hiline

[@ernestoespinosa1421]

@@T4Rgarage cool! thank you for the reply.

[@whitstroben589]

Can you put a 12,000lbs. winch on this bumper?

[@americanmade422]

Whay battery are you running?

[@T4Rgarage]

Odyssey AGM with a voltage booster