VICE 2013-2018 RAM 1500 Hidden Winch Kit Installation

Hide a Winch behind your OEM Factory RAM 1500 Bumper! This installation video walks you through every step to make installation easy. Using the Bolt on VICE Design integrated Winch Bracket we install a Warn Industries VR-Evo 12,000 lbs winch with synthetic line into this bumper.
The Mounting kit and accessories can be found here: www.vicedesign.ca/collections...
This kit fits 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 1500's with the metal front bumper (Laramie , Big Horn, Lone Star, Longhorn, Limited, Tradesman). It works with 3.6L V6, 5.7L HEMI V8 and a 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 engines!

[@forthefunofit5487]

Good job on the video installation! Nice and clean looking.

[@yorkrojas1452]

You guys are Masters in your Art!! Big shout out from AZ!!

[@Troche571]

I have this on my list for my 2017 ignition 🍊 Ram, this by far is the best option. With the Rebel Trim Package it fits just perfect with the two 6 inch light bars.

[@timcapuchino3563]

Great job guys

[@germannoches4477]

Excelente trabajo 👏

[@drewrush4636]

With this work with the steelcraft elevation bumper

[@aw_overland]

You will need a bigger washer to attach the winch to the winch mount, other than that, awesome mount!

[@boostwrxsti]

Looks awesome, Finally a clean solution for us 4th gen owners, Do you ship to the US?

[@vicedesigninc]

Thanks! You bet we do. These will be back in stock in about a week. www.vicedesign.ca/integrated-winch-systems/13-18ram1500winch

[@CashJohnston]

I want these guys to install mine

[@ShainAndrews]

Oh I don't know about this outfit. I see a flat biller (bad). Lots of denim (good?). Fitted denim (bad?) A glimpse of an iron ring (good). Shirt pockets (bad). Canadians (good?, bad?). Straight cuts with proper radiused corners (good). Looks like a nice kit gents. I don't even know how I got here. Not looking for winches or bumpers or Ram stuff. LOL. Do enjoy good engineering though. Carry on!

[@dusty9678]

Wish you made one for my 2014 ram 2500 6.7 cummins.

[@kskesler]

Cool kit. Is the pickup at the end of the video the same truck? Or just shot at a later date with updated headlights? Asking because I'm very curious about the dependability of the wireless remote

[@woody4u247]

This would be perfect, I get my winch & still retain clearance for my snowplow mount. Can the clutch side of a winch be removed and Reclock its handle position 180° for winches that have a top side clutch release? I plan to use a Badlands Apex 12k winch ( Harbor Freight, but it's made by warn & rebranded)

[@GearsightMedia]

This is awesome! It looks like this lowers the factory tow hooks a little bit due to the spacers that are installed. Does this cause any problems with the fitment of the factory plastic bezels around the towhooks? (2016 1500 Bighorn).

[@vicedesigninc]

Only 0.18" lower No fitment issues with the bezels and tow hooks :)

[@GearsightMedia]

@@vicedesigninc you guys have done a great job with this. Love it!

[@vicedesigninc]

@@GearsightMedia thanks we love hearing that 👍🏼

[@CarsTrucksWhatever]

Love it does this come with the warn as a kit

[@vicedesigninc]

Winches are sold separate to the bracket but we do sell those too! www.vicedesign.ca/winches

[@jlalvarado024]

will it be available for a 2011 Ram 1500?

[@stomper92]

Any kit for the 2011?

[@blakerogers407]

Awesome guys ! I have a question when I go to order this kit with the warn zone 12-s does it come with two controls ? A wired one and wireless one like I saw earlier in your vid ? Also how much extra weight does this add to the front of the truck ? Thanks

[@vicedesigninc]

Hey Blake the winch comes with one controller but it has a wire that can be plugged into the controller and winch to connect the two. The winch mount is about 58 lbs and the winch with the synthetic line is 65lbs. If you have any questions you can send us an email at [e-mail]

[@blakerogers407]

@@vicedesigninc awesome !!!!! Thanks man

[@dannyjr4968]

Why will this not work on the 2012?

[@erickjaimez1373]

Is there any local dealers that sell install this kit. San Bernardino CA I am disabled person so for me installing it is a no go.

[@bendayho]

It says this will not fit Sport\Express. Isn't the slot in the bumper not in the correct height? Seems like it is, but the plastic insert will need to be removed or trimmed. Also the clutch relocation and retainer hook wont be easy since there is no metal to attach to. Not a biggy for some winch hooks. I also noticed that there are upper holes that match the holes for the fairlead mount (2:44). Does this allow the fair lead to mounted higher? Hence the big ass hole for the winch rope. I would prefer that so I can retain my light bar in the bumper. Many Ram owners are mounting the winch higher in the bumper. It looks pretty good.

[@bendayho]

I think I figured it out why. My express has a crossmember for a bumper. Probably not the wisest to remove it. I could work around it but i wouldn't need that fairlead mount. i am pretty sure that winch mount alone would work. I bet other Sport/Express owners would be interested. Looks way better than channel iron that they are using.

[@joemck2218]

@@bendayho I would love to know what you did to make this work. I have a 15 Express and want this set up really bad. Any further advice?

[@jsjdog6969]

Is there a way to make this work with the sensors in the bumper too?

[@vicedesigninc]

Yup its compatible with the sensor bumpers!

[@TheTexasHawk]

What would be needed to work with a 2010 with a sport bumper I can't imagine there's much of design difference from a 2010 to a 2013 and would it change the way the bumper fits to the truck if I did this?

[@vicedesigninc]

Unfortunately the sport bumper has parts that interfere with the mount and it also lacks the support required for the mount. The best route to go is with our MOD series bumper with the winch attachment - it will greatly increase the protection and offroadability, with a minimal weight penalty. Also its completely bolt on! www.vicedesign.ca/collections/bumpers/products/ram-1500-2009-2018-mod-v2-series-front-bumper

[@simplyhandy2769]

Would it fit a 2500? And i have a smittybilt x20 17.5k winch, would it be too big to hide under there? Thank you for an outstanding video too btw.

[@vicedesigninc]

Good questions. The 2500/3500 is built on a different chassis so this one will not work. What year is your truck and what engine do you have?

[@lestopp5594]

I have the 2019 classic. Where do i get one of these setups?

[@vicedesigninc]

The 2019 Classic comes with a few different bumper options. If you have the STEEL bumper you can use this kit: www.vicedesign.ca/collections/hidden-winch-mounts/products/ram-1500-2013-2018-hidden-winch-mount . If you have the PLASTIC one then we recommend a full replacement bumper with the winch option - you can find that here www.vicedesign.ca/collections/bumpers/products/ram-1500-2009-2018-mod-v2-series-front-bumper

[@zipperboy2008]

What do recommend for 2019 Ram 1500 Classic. (Plastic bumper)

[@vicedesigninc]

Best solution is our LoPRO Winch Bumper! www.vicedesign.ca/collections/all-products/products/ram-1500-2013-2018-winch-front-bumper

[@haroldcotten1840]

Will that work on a Ram 1500 Express

[@angelcobos1999]

Para Dodge ram 2010 le sirve y hacen envíos a México

[@3vil8unny]

Lil wd40 while you're using the step drills helps

[@1648alex]

will the fit the 2500?

[@MrNoBolderdash]

Why do you not show how to wire the winch to the battery? the terminals on a 2017 ram 1500 5.7 sucks what do you buy to attach to your battery i mean no info anywhere?

[@vicedesigninc]

There's 8mm studs on the 1500's that you can use. Should be the same as this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6faY6KXnLZ_os0

[@johnlidington5795]

Will this fit on a 2021 1500 classic warlock?

[@vicedesigninc]

We have a very similar kit that will fit - here's the link to that! www.vicedesign.ca/collections/hidden-winch-mounts/products/ram-warlock-2019-2020-hidden-winch-mount

[@ridewild4196]

Can I have this mount and use any winch to put in it?

[@vicedesigninc]

Yup any medium body winch with the standard 10 x 4.5 bolt pattern will fit. We recommend the WARN VR EVO series or Smittybilt X20 winches because they were what the kits were based around and certainly work the best with this mount

[@jongrizz1482]

Will this work on the 2500?

[@vicedesigninc]

www.vicedesign.ca/pages/coming-soon

[@JuanReyes-do7zy]

Where can I purchase this product?

[@vicedesigninc]

Hi Juan. You can order one on our website. Here's the link www.vicedesign.ca/integrated-winch-systems/13-18ram1500winch

[@coreyray3733]

Will this work on other winches other than the ones listed on your website? I have a 9,000lb badlands winch

[@vicedesigninc]

Yes it will work with your 9000 lbs winch!

[@coreyray3733]

@@vicedesigninc awesome! I placed my order last week!

[@vicedesigninc]

order received thank you!@@coreyray3733

[@Films215]

Do you deliver to Manila Philippines? I can't order on your website

[@vicedesigninc]

Send us a message with what products you're interested in and your shipping address, and we'll see if we can get them to you. here's how you can contact us: www.vicedesign.ca/pages/contact-us

[@S1kr_bullet]

Will this kit works for my 11 ram 1500 ?

[@vicedesigninc]

Yup with a few minor modifications it can! Send a message at this link and I can send you more info. www.vicedesign.ca/pages/contact-us

[@djwalker1260]

still need to confirm that this will work with 2016 ecodiesel. I'd like to purchase but want confirmation first. Tried email through vice website, never got an answer back

[@vicedesigninc]

Hey Dan, Yup this kit works with the 2016 ecodiesel! www.vicedesign.ca/collections/hidden-winch-mounts/products/ram-1500-2013-2018-hidden-winch-mount

[@djwalker1260]

@@vicedesigninc Thank you for the information. purchased the SmittyBilt X20 12K winch, oh, will this affect my parking sensors in the bumper?

[@vicedesigninc]

@@djwalker1260 Good call! The flip up licence plate bracket kit we sell may be detected by the parking sensors, otherwise the mounting kit and all other options are compatible with parking sensors

[@djwalker1260]

@@vicedesigninc anyway to get an email from my purchase ? / tracking number / order number ? just ordered everything I need.... I hope !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@vicedesigninc]

@@djwalker1260 thanks for your order! You never left your email at checkout - send me a message at the link below and I can send you tracking when it ships out. www.vicedesign.ca/pages/contact-us

[@matthewgeary1332]

Will this work with the sport bumper? I love the setup and want to do it to my 2017 1500 sport

[@Defenbach]

I too have a 17' sport. I don't think it will work with this bumper. I know it's been done but but I think they are custom made. Example: www.ramforumz.com/attachments/20140823_114439-jpg.47546/

[@user-tf5kr4qp2i]

Why won’t this fit a 2010 ram 1500?

[@vicedesigninc]

Its a bit more work to get it going on a 2009-2012 but it is possible, others have done it using this kit. Have to drill out a hole in the frame mount and cut an opening in your bumper. For the easiest install we recommend our Mod V2 high clearance front bumper -> www.vicedesign.ca/collections/bumpers/products/ram-1500-2009-2018-mod-v2-series-front-bumper

[@PNW_Rodeo]

Have you thought about doing a 2013+ Ram 2500/3500HD hidden rear winch mount that fits behind an OE rear bumper? My Ram offroad group would keep you slammed building them. Hundred of us wheel, rock crawl and expedition our HD Rams and need someone...anyone to step up and help us out. IG@over_ram

[@gleem1751]

Nice video but its a bad habit step over a line that's being used under tension like the camera man did at the end. Granted its synthetic line and wouldn't have as much recoil as a cable would but still.

[@mweezy]

How much? Do I need to rob a bank?

[@Mandingobull]

This is pretty much useless now that the Evo VR controller has been recalled. No more wireless function

[@thebubbacontinuum2645]

No one loves the 2007 5.9 Cummins.

[@so4real]

2747 hahaha. That's the last 4 digits of my business number. I also use it for the email. These numbers read "As Is" on the keypad. My business name is As Is Auto LLC.

[@Average-Joe]

All you have to do to unlatch the headlight is open that little flap! You don't have to rip open the fender skirt! Do you guys know what a Gearwrench is? LMAO

[@razredge68]

All I'm finding for Gearwrench are products sold by a company by that name. I'm unfamiliar with a tool by that name.