VIPER MAX 13000lb 4x4 Recovery Winch with Wireless System & 2" Receiver Cradle

[ditchpanther]

This looks like a great deal! $377, free shipping for 13,000lb winch and cradle. American company and 3-year warranty. Lots of accessories included as well. Auction item ends soon, but it's 'buy it now'. Otherwise MotoAlliance has the same setup on their site costing regularly about $450 (free ground shipping), which is still great when comparing to the Warn setup running about $1,600 for just the 9,500lb winch and cradle ($220 alone).

If I get this, then the next step will be front receiver hitch, but man I hate drilling into my vehicle. Necessary evil I suppose.

https://motoalliance.com/Site.Store.go?action=gotoProductDetails&id=49

Viper Max 13000lb 4x4 Recovery Winch with Wireless System 2" Receiver Cradle | eBay

Amazon from sorting by vehicle/Raptor shows a Reese Draw-Tite receiver (65061) $135, free Prime shipping. **The instructions show "no drilling". *Raptor requires front skid-shield modification. Interesting.
http://amzn.com/B00ANAMBM2
Install instructions:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/91fwbv8tsZS.pdf

These show "no drilling" too and $174 for Raptor model (6504) *Raptor requires front skid-shield modification:
Ford Front Mount | Receiver Hitch | Hitches Online
http://www.hitchesonline.com/pdf/N65054.pdf

I've read SDHQ makes one but I couldn't find the link or price. I believe you have to drill with theirs. Has anyone used the other products listed above?

 

[ditchpanther]

New idea instead of a hidden receiver hitch. Here you can buy plans/drawings (if you need them) to fabricate a 2" receiver mount that replaces your tow hook - mounted in the same location, same factory holes, etc. Then you just have a couple pounds vs. 45 lbs or whatever a front receiver hitch weighs, and you get the same function. Simple but effective. I like it.

Hitch Hooks Replacement Hitch for Front Mounted Receiver Hitch