Yankum Groove and Rago Fab hidden winch mount for 5th gen 4Runner [Ironman4x4 winch, synthetic line]

In this video I finally go over the installation of my hidden winch mount and also show a bit of it in use!
For information and links see the details below-
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Disclosure: below includes Amazon Affiliate links. I get a [very] tiny commission, which helps the channel and allows me to provide shortened easy links.
Vehicle:
2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road with KDSS
*[lift] Ironman4x4 Foam Cell Pro
*[wheels] OEM 4Runner
*[tires] 285/70r17 Duratrac - amzn.to/3IukFag
*[wheel spacers] Spydertrax 1.25" - amzn.to/3Pi7Q55
*[roof rack] Sherpa Crestone - • Review: Sherpa Equipme...
*rear platform [custom] - • DIY 4Runner leveling p...
*back seat platform [custom] - • DIY 4Runner back seat ...
*auto dimming dash [DIY] - • DIY auto adjusting das...
*window molle panels - amzn.to/3RmrRc
*[4Runner auto dash lights] - • DIY auto adjusting das...
*[radio] Midland GMRS - amzn.to/3NSFxJz
Recovery & Armor:
*[winch] Ironman4x4 9500lb with synthetic line
*[winch cradle] Rago Fabrication hidden mount
*[winch fairlead] Yankum Groove - no shackle
*[compressor] - IronMan4x4 5.63cfm tire inflator
*[tire inflator] - custom two tire inflator - • DIY two tire inflator ...
*[rock sliders] custom - • DIY sliders for the we...
*[traction boards] Maxsa - amzn.to/3yV7U5l
*[modular shovel] Ironman4x4 3 piece with bag
Camping big items:
*[gazebo] CLAM deluxe 12.5'- amzn.to/3uF0a56
*[tent] Gazelle T4 - amzn.to/3PhOahU
*[insulative window panels] Reflectix custom - • DIY Reflectix window i...
*KLYMIT KLYMALOFT sleeping pad - amzn.to/3P0Kktw
*Jackery 240 - amzn.to/3IuIBuc
*Canyon 55QT cooler - amzn.to/3Pksguo
*[awning] - YESCOM modified - • Solo camping in the 4R...
*[water] Scepter 5gal container - amzn.to/3AIMs5a
*[water] electric faucet - amzn.to/3bZ3mSx
*[fridge] Apicool LGCF45 45QT fridge - amzn.to/3KSWBzd
Camping misc:
*window bug net - amzn.to/3PlwAcy
*Thermacell bug repellant - amzn.to/3Poac2B
*paper towel holder - amzn.to/3NYOyk7
*clothing packing cubes - amzn.to/3O3k4xj
*shamois towel - amzn.to/3uAzHp5
*headrest tablet holder - amzn.to/3uEFDh0
*Plano rifle case - amzn.to/3yX9q78
*Plano 68QT tote - amzn.to/3RqcgJ1
*trash can - amzn.to/3yX6LdB
*broom/dustpan - amzn.to/3PmbcEn
Misc Gear:
*tool roll - amzn.to/3Rnmv0J
*ceiling cargo net - amzn.to/3nVrkAO
*cell phone mount magnetic - amzn.to/3uF1R2s
*[mounts] Quick Fist - amzn.to/3NRR1Nm
Camera and videography:
*iPhone 11
*$5 garage sale tripod
*[camera] DJI Osmo Action Camera - amzn.to/3ldbM9U
*[camera mount] SmallRig cage - amzn.to/3c8fD76
*[microphone] Rode - amzn.to/3yyZvDu
*camera quick disconnect - amzn.to/3PmvQUW
*VLOG tripod amzn.to/3AD2rBt
*[dashcam] Viofo A119V3 - amzn.to/3NX2lIa
*[dashcam] Viofo hardwire kit - amzn.to/3uE0hxY
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[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

That was a very clean installation. It looks really smart and that fairlead looks great. Sounds like you have a similar experience to me using it loads in winter and not at all in summer.

[@GrizzlyPath]

Thanks man! Yeah definitely a winter tool for me too. Nice insurance in the summer, but I typically never need it.

[@OFFICIALUND]

Thanks for the video - I'm a total newb and this helped me consider some options.

[@GrizzlyPath]

Glad I could help!

[@OverlandPNW]

Great video and love that Yankum fairlead!

[@GrizzlyPath]

Thanks a bunch! Looking forward to getting lots of use with it this winter 😎 ☃️

[@seawolfseawolf1015]

Great video and love the way you did this. There is still one thing niggling me and that is wondering if there is conclusive info on what this or any bumper install does to airbag functionality, retracting steering column? Or to insurance for that matter. Still I am going ahead with it 😂

[@GrizzlyPath]

Most bumpers, or in this case the winch cradle, are going to reduce the effectiveness of the crumple zone, absolutely. You’re smart to think about that. They replace the lightweight bash bar up front with something massive and metal. That being said, it doesn’t affect the airbag sensors and best I can tell shouldn’t affect things like steering wheel collapsing function in a crash. How much will something like this or a full bumper or other modifications affect an impact i obviously can’t officially say. What comes to mind are the strict modification requirements in Australia where they have restrictions and need engineering approval on modifications to be street legal. Their bumpers need to retain collapsibility and impact absorbing (see ARB) where as a lot of custom jobs or bumpers in the US have no crumple or weak points built in- it’s often not something a manuf thinks of and costs a lot more to evaluate.

[@peterolfert7477]

Cool video. Great work. Now, at this point, do you wish you would have gone with a stump bumper - like the Covert (CBI) or Greenlane Offroad? Seems like similar cost and effort for the install and a few hassles if / when you need to use it. Thx again for sharing.

[@GrizzlyPath]

Thanks dude! No I’m okay with this, I like the OEM look. One day maybe I’ll do a full bumper but in the mean time I like keeping it low key.

[@cristopherandino3000]

I wonder if this can be done on an SR5, I don't have the valance like you guys.

[@GrizzlyPath]

Hmm, it cuts up your bumper so the valence hides it which is nice. With this particular hidden mount I don’t think you could do it clean, but there might be others that require less cutting. Otherwise I’d look into one of those low pro units that is metal and you cut out the entire lower portion of the bumper.

[@krishnaag7473]

Have you ever used the integrated recovery points that come with the rago winch? I want to see how they hold up. Is the winch is not bolted to the frame?

[@GrizzlyPath]

The Rago mount replaces the front bash bar and bolts straight to the frame. I’ve used the built in recovery points a bunch, they’re great! That’s 90% of the reason I went with Rago, for some reason it was the only one with recovery points built in for these hidden mounts.

[@thrRnz9496]

Rago doesn't make these anymore :(

[@GrizzlyPath]

Dang! The quality is really nice. Seems there aren’t many options for hidden winch cradles, if I were to do it now without options I’d get one of those mid-bumper replacements that replaces the center bottom section entirely.

[@nkalaska1408]

Thx4 share. Have fun. Stay safe. Checkout "breaking down the AZ fatal offroad recovery" by CO 4x4 rescue & recovery vid for important info.